Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Asset Management, Best Practices, Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Improvement, Customer Acquisition, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Desktop Administration, Desktop PC, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Engineering Management, Establish Priorities, Forecasting, Help Desk, Identify Issues, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Knowledge Base, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing Data Management, Metrics, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Remote Access, Reporting Dashboards, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Service Delivery, ServiceNow, Staff Development, Support Documentation, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management, Trend Analysis, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Willing to Travel, Windows PowerShell, iManage
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Desktop Engineering Manager
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Director of IT Operations
Location: Dallas; however, applications from candidates based within cities for Jackson Walker's other office locations will also be considered.
FLSA: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Desktop Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the Firm’s Desktop Engineering function, including end-user support services, endpoint lifecycle management, and desktop engineering operations across all office locations. This role provides leadership to the Desktop Engineering team, drives service excellence initiatives, and partners with Firm leadership to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing technology support services. The position combines people leadership, operational oversight, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement responsibilities within a multi-office legal environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, coach, and develop the Desktop Engineering team by providing direction, performance feedback, and professional development support.
- Assign workloads, prioritize resources, and ensure appropriate coverage across Firm offices.
- Support hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of desktop engineering staff.
- Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex, high-impact, or executive-level technology support issues.
End-User Support & Service Delivery
- Ensure delivery of consistent, high-quality end-user technology support for attorneys and business professionals.
- Partner with office administrators and IT leadership to align desktop support services with business needs.
- Establish and maintain service standards, workflows, and escalation processes to improve resolution times and customer satisfaction.
- Serve as a visible IT leader during office visits, major rollouts, and Firm initiatives.
Endpoint & Asset Management
- Oversee endpoint lifecycle management, including deployment, refresh cycles, maintenance, and retirement of Firm technology assets.
- Ensure accurate inventory tracking and asset management across all office locations.
- Conduct periodic site visits to verify inventory and update asset records.
- Partner with IT leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and hardware lifecycle planning.
- Manage large-scale device refreshes and office technology transitions.
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
- Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, connectivity, and peripheral issues.
- Support Firm-standard applications and technologies, including Windows OS, Microsoft 365, VPN, iManage, and related legal technology tools.
- Serve as a Tier 2/3 escalation resource for Service Desk and regional support teams.
- Utilize remote support tools and diagnostic methods to efficiently resolve incidents for onsite and remote users.
- Document support activities, resolutions, troubleshooting guides, and process documentation within Firm systems.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, applications, and support teams to deliver unified technology services.
- Support Firmwide technology rollouts, upgrades, testing, and end-user training initiatives.
- Analyze ticket trends, service metrics, and user feedback to identify process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Maintain and enhance documentation, knowledge base content, and operational runbooks.
- Contribute reporting, metrics, and analysis for IT leadership dashboards and service reviews.
Professional Development & Technical Leadership
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to desktop engineering and end-user support.
- Provide technical coaching and guidance to team members and end-users.
- Participate in initiatives supporting Firmwide technology adoption and user experience improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 7 years of desktop engineering or advanced end-user support experience required, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365, remote access technologies, and legal applications such as iManage and Litera.
- Experience supporting endpoint management and deployment technologies, including SCCM, Intune, and MDM platforms.
- Experience with Active Directory, VPN technologies, image deployment, and ticketing systems (ServiceNow preferred).
- PowerShell scripting experience preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
- Preferred Certifications:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- MD-102 Endpoint Administrator
- AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
WORK CONDITIONS:
This position operates in a professional office environment with standard office equipment. Occasional travel to Firm offices and training locations may be required. Extended hours may be necessary to support operational and business needs.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us at
BusinessProfessionalRecruiting@jw.com