Director, IT Services

About ASCAP

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world’s most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com, on X and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook.

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Job Description:

ASCAP technologists live our mission; we are passionate about what we do for our users, and we practice what we preach. Our technologists serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our business partners and members achieve their goals and realize their dreams. We have an infectious and lively culture. We stand behind our mission and are committed to delivering results. Bottom line? We outthink the ordinary. Discover what you can do with technology at ASCAP!

The Director will play a critical role in organizing and integrating ASCAP technology services models across all business units. The individual in this position will be responsible for developing and managing best-in-class IT Support functions and ensuring superior technical support and service across the organization. They will evolve the support organization, making it more user-friendly and delivering seamless IT services. This individual will also be responsible for measuring and reporting against predefined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The Director will be responsible for the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of the underlying services to ensure operating metrics and SLAs meet or exceed our commitments. This role requires a technology enthusiast with strong relationship-building skills who can effectively organize a team of experts to meet company needs and make decisions that support our mission. They will need to communicate effectively with senior executives across the company, be user-focused, and possess strong problem-solving skills. The Director will be open, think outside of the box, and not be afraid to challenge the status quo. The individual will work to develop their team members and provide guidance. The Director, IT Services within the Global Technology Solutions department is based in the New York office and reports to the AVP, Infrastructure & Platform Services.

Areas of Responsibility & Accountability:

• Lead and motivate Support Technicians to ensure that overall output and service quality meet business requirements and align with predefined SLAs.
• Manage and coordinate urgent and/or complicated support issues.
• Lead optimization efforts, service integration, and service improvement across business units.
• Experience supporting conferencing systems or AV related events.
• Act as the escalation point for all business-critical requests and incidents.
• Train, coach, and mentor Support Technicians, including both technical skills and career development.
• Provide data and regular reporting on KPIs and trends to the Department and others.
• Drive optimization efforts by identifying the correct problems to solve and actively developing improvement strategies.
• Regularly analyze support calls to ensure quality of service and propose/implement changes to drive better outcomes.
• Develop and maintain procedural documentation for use by Service Desk and Support Teams.
• Oversee all process improvements, audit preparation, and documentation practices.
• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with key stakeholders.
• Engage with vendors and manage relationships.
• Establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management.
• Develop your team's roadmap, informed by the business requirements of other departments.
• Be a driver for changes to bring in process, procedural, and support efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in a technology field is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ITSM (Information Technology Service Management).
• Minimum 8 years of professional working experience with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Prior experience managing a team with a minimum of four (4) direct reports.
• Experience managing teams who support conferencing systems and AV events.
• Ability to work independently, with little to no supervision.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a strong drive to resolve issues and problems in a timely manner.
• Outstanding communications skills, including the ability to develop rapport and credibility across the organization, promote ideas and proposals persuasively, and communicate with key stakeholders.
• User-oriented, has a positive attitude, and leads by example.
• Process-driven with experience following ITIL practices.
• An ability to work under tight deadlines and within varying technical and non-technical constraints.
• Superior program and project management skills that will drive excellence on the team.
• Experience with inventory systems such as Flexera is preferred.
• This position requires the incumbent to be in the office three days per week.

Compensation/Benefits:

Besides providing a unique and dynamic work environment, there are a few other reasons you should consider ASCAP in your career planning. We also offer generous benefit options that are comprehensive and provide the flexibility that most employees want and need. These health care and financial plan options include the following:

• A choice of either network-only provider medical and dental plans or more flexible medical and dental plans where you can see providers in or out-of-network
• Vision plan that offers both in and out-of-network provider options
• 401(k) Plan that offers pre-tax, Roth, and an after-tax employee contribution option which includes a company match.
• An additional employer paid discretionary profit share contribution, regardless of your participation in the 401(k) Plan
• Generous time-off policy
• 12 company holidays
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term disability insurance/salary continuation and long-term disability insurance
• Company provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee gym discounts at select gyms
• Commuter benefits
• Voluntary pet health insurance
• Voluntary auto and homeowners insurance
• Voluntary employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance options
• Voluntary ID protection Coverage

Occasional travel for in-person meetings may be required.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $135,000 to $155,000 and will be determined on an individualized basis depending on several factors that are unique to each candidate including geographic location (due to differences in the cost of labor), skills, education and prior relevant experience.

Please be aware that ASCAP is not a nut-free or other allergen-free workplace.

ASCAP is an equal opportunity employer. All ASCAP employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications and performance and not on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, genetic information, disability, handicap, color, creed, religion, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.