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Manager, Technology Operations, Service Desk

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Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:As our next Manager, Technology Operations, Service Desk,

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The Technology Operations department at Arc’teryx is dedicated to delivering a seamless and enterprise-level technology experience for users across our organization, no matter their role. By providing intuitive and reliable equipment, connectivity, software, and support, we empower professionals to focus on excelling in their craft. Our team ensures that employees have access to the devices, productivity tools, and connectivity solutions they need, whether they’re working in our offices or remotely across the globe. We are committed to developing tailored support solutions to meet the unique needs of our diverse workforce.

Managing the Technology Service Delivery model - leading L1 and L2 support across Retail and Corporate Technology to deliver a consistent, premium service experience for Arc'teryx employees

Leading senior technical team members, and team leads, and specialized staff members, including guiding their careers, managing their performance, and coordinating their efforts

Understanding the evolving demands on the systems and services your team provides, investigating systems and processes to address those demands, and executing projects to implement those solutions

Collaborating with other operations teams to address common challenges and projects, and integrate workflows as appropriate

Monitoring team performance KPIs and tracking solution effectiveness against enterprise-appropriate SLAs

Organizing team efforts within the department project delivery framework, and ensuring coordination of those projects alongside relevant departments

Building and owning your department budget to ensure funding is used efficiently and effectively to meet our company objectives

Managing technology hardware inventory and procurement for Retail and Corporate users and overseeing the timely ordering and replacement of equipment through established procurement processes, maintaining accurate asset records

Informing, creating, and socializing best practices, department codes of conduct, incident response plans, and other documentation core to department functionality

Engaging with Amer Sports IT counterparts to leverage support materials, standards, and documentation while adapting them to reflect Arc'teryx's brand

Taking a hands-on leadership approach by stepping in alongside the team during high-demand periods, troubleshooting complex issues, and providing direct support to ensure continuity of service and team success under pressure

Evolving the Technology Service Delivery model as the organization grows with programs such as regional support, executive support, and increasing service user experiences

Expanding the Service Delivery model to incorporate emerging support domains — including eCommerce channels and guest-facing applications

Working with solution vendors, industry peers, and department leadership to monitor industry trends and changes, and integrating appropriate changes into our long-term strategy

Seeking out tasks and requests that create disproportionate demand on department capacity, and make appropriate changes to reduce their impact

Redeveloping existing solutions to work for broader audiences to support our evolution as a global enterprise

You have 5+ years in support technology with 3+ years of formal people leadership experience in a service desk domain

You have experience leading service desk operations in a multi-site enterprise environment

You have experience in retail technology support across multiple time zones

You have communication skills to understand the needs of the departments that depend on us, as well as the listening skills to understand the needs of your team

You have hands-on scripting experience with PowerShell and/or ScriptRunner for Jira to automate service desk workflows, reporting, and integrations across enterprise toolsets

Familiarity with ITIL or a similar service management framework is an asset, you understand incident, request, and problem management practices and can apply them pragmatically in a fast-moving environment

You can track complex budgets, projects, and key performance indicators to inform stakeholders and deliver success

You can balance the demands of day-to-day operations with the important tasks of team leadership and development

You have hands-on experience with service desk platforms such as Jira Service Management, ServiceNow

You can proactively identify opportunities, and enact change in a way that delivers value and includes your team in that success

You can adjust your plans to react to changing needs, and develop a team culture that is able to respond to those changing needs effectively

You truly believe in the potential of technology to be a force multiplier for your colleagues and are excited to see the results of providing these tools to the people around you

You are able guide the creation of clear documentation, as well as set expectations with your team to follow documented procedures and update the documentation as solutions evolve

You work well under tight deadlines and surges in demand for your time while maintaining a collaborative attitude and maintaining the quality of your work.

Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living

The salary range for this role is CAD$ 125,000 - CAD$164,000

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

 *Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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