IT Service Desk Manager

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you. Braze, Inc is seeking an IT Service Desk Manager to play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day operations of our EMEA IT service desk team. This role oversees the support of our remote employees as well as our offices throughout EMEA. This role’s primary responsibilities ensure service desk targets are met, and team processes are documented and accurate. You will improve upon current operational inefficiency by collecting data via KPIs and reporting on the current operational state to the team and leadership. You will be responsible for developing the team and scaling the team per business needs. You will oversee the incident response for any outages/emergency activities affecting the organization. Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operations of our service desk Effectively manage, develop and mentor our high-performing global service desk team Ensuring employee satisfaction with their requests Oversee management of incident response Oversee post-mortems of an incident and drive a detailed review of root causes Identifying opportunities for improvement and driving change Develop daily, weekly and monthly reports on the team’s performance and service desk trends Manage budget and licenses for services managed by the service desk team Ensure all processes used by the service desk are thoroughly documented, audited for accuracy, and improved regularly Support company growth through hiring and developing team members’ skill sets. Uphold SLA compliance and address SLA breaches Manage team OKRs and report on team performance Serve as the top-tier escalation point for the team and manage escalated issues Follow up on customer-satisfaction issues and user-feedback responses Ensure team compliance with policies and procedures Manage team schedules Oversee monitoring of service uptime, maintenance windows, and scheduled service outages Who You Are You view your role as supporting your team and the company to meet their business objectives You have built a cohesive team and can manage people effectively Has established processes and procedures for a service desk team Has built reporting of KPIs and service trends Experience managing and growing a global service desk team Utilize data-driven decision making You can manage multiple priorities in a fast pace and high-volume environment Have excellent written and verbal communication skills You are flexible and adaptable, open to new ideas and prepared to go the extra mile WHAT WE OFFER Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment. From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as: Competitive compensation that may include equity Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans Flexible paid time off Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work® ABOUT BRAZE Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences. The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2025. Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News & World Report, a 2025 America’s Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®, among other accolades. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore. The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo. BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization. Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you. We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. 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