Workforce Services Leader

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Tokyo, JPN
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Professional Services • Software • Consulting
The Role
Leads enterprise workforce services, including end-user computing, service desk, digital workplace, collaboration technologies, employee experience, automation, and workforce productivity. Develops strategy, oversees global managed-service delivery, improves self-service and AI-enabled support, manages vendors and budgets, establishes governance and service metrics, and drives workplace transformation. Requires extensive IT service delivery leadership, Microsoft workplace platform expertise, service management knowledge, and experience leading large-scale transformation programs.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for a Workforce Services Leader to lead End User Services (EUC), Service Desk, Digital Workplace Services, Employee Experience, Workforce Productivity, Service Delivery, Automation, and Workplace Transformation across a large-scale managed services environment. The role focuses on omnichannel support, AI-enabled service management, self-service adoption, workforce productivity, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

The role is responsible for the delivery, transformation, and continual improvement of workforce technology services that enable employees to work effectively, securely, and efficiently across the enterprise. It provides strategic and operational leadership for End User Computing (EUC), Service Desk, Digital Workplace Services, Collaboration Technologies, Employee Experience, and Workforce Productivity solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

Workforce Services Strategy & Leadership

  • Define and execute the enterprise Workforce Services strategy aligned with business objectives, digital workplace initiatives, and technology transformation programs.

  • Develop a roadmap for modern workplace services, employee productivity platforms, collaboration technologies, and user support services.

  • Lead transformation initiatives that enhance employee experience through automation, self-service, AI-enabled support, and service modernization.

  • Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs and ensure technology services support business growth and operational effectiveness.

  • Establish service delivery objectives, governance structures, and performance measures for workforce services.

End User Computing & Digital Workplace Services

  • Lead the delivery and operation of End User Computing services, including devices, operating systems, virtual desktop environments, collaboration platforms, and endpoint management.

  • Ensure employees have reliable, secure, and modern workplace technology solutions that support both office-based and remote working environments.

  • Drive lifecycle management strategies for workplace technologies, devices, software, and collaboration services.

  • Oversee workplace technology standards, service catalogs, and support models.

  • Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration of workforce technologies into the broader IT ecosystem.

Service Desk & User Support Operations

  • Lead enterprise Service Desk operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality support across all channels.

  • Establish omnichannel support capabilities, including self-service portals, virtual agents, knowledge management, and assisted support channels.

  • Drive improvements in first-contact resolution, service responsiveness, and customer satisfaction.

  • Implement workforce support strategies that reduce incident volumes through proactive service management and automation.

  • Ensure support services meet agreed service levels, operational targets, and business expectations.

Employee Experience & Service Excellence

  • Champion employee experience initiatives that improve the usability, accessibility, and effectiveness of workplace technology services.

  • Establish Voice of Customer programs, user satisfaction metrics, and continual service improvement mechanisms.

  • Lead adoption and change management programs to maximize utilization of digital workplace capabilities.

  • Develop strategies to increase self-service adoption and reduce friction within employee technology interactions.

  • Promote a customer-centric service culture across all workforce support functions.

Automation, AI & Productivity Enhancement

  • Drive the adoption of AI-enabled support services, virtual assistants, intelligent automation, and predictive service capabilities.

  • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive support activities and improve operational efficiency.

  • Leverage analytics and service intelligence platforms to identify trends, predict service issues, and enhance workforce productivity.

  • Support implementation of knowledge-centered service management and AI-powered employee self-service solutions.

  • Partner with architecture and automation teams to deliver innovative workforce service capabilities.

Service Governance & Performance Management

  • Establish operational governance frameworks, KPI reporting, service reviews, and continuous improvement programs.

  • Manage workforce services performance against agreed SLAs, operational targets, and employee experience metrics.

  • Lead service improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, cost optimization, and user adoption.

  • Provide executive reporting on workforce services health, customer satisfaction, service risks, and transformation progress.

  • Ensure compliance with security, operational, and regulatory requirements affecting workforce technologies.

Vendor & Partner Management

  • Manage relationships with workforce technology vendors, managed service providers, and strategic partners.

  • Oversee vendor performance, contract obligations, service quality, and continuous improvement activities.

  • Support vendor consolidation initiatives and operational optimization programs.

  • Ensure third-party services align with organizational service standards and governance requirements.

  • Participate in sourcing and procurement decisions related to workforce technology services.

Financial & Resource Management

  • Manage workforce services budgets, demand forecasts, resource planning, and operational expenditure.

  • Drive cost optimization initiatives through service standardisation, automation, and modernization.

  • Ensure workforce services resources are aligned with business demand and transformation objectives.

  • Develop workforce capability plans, succession strategies, and organizational development initiatives.

  • Promote a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and customer success.


Requirements
Candidates should have the following qualifications, experience, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related discipline.

Professional Experience:

  • 12+ years of experience in IT service delivery, workplace services, digital workplace transformation, or infrastructure operations.

  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing large-scale End User Computing, Service Desk, or Workforce Services environments.

  • Proven track record leading enterprise workplace transformation and modernization programs.

  • Experience operating within global, multi-vendor managed services environments.

  • Demonstrated success improving employee experience, service quality, and operational efficiency.

Technical Expertise:

  • Strong knowledge of End User Computing (EUC), Digital Workplace Services, Service Desk operations, and collaboration technologies.

  • Experience with modern workplace platforms such as Microsoft 365, Teams, Intune, Endpoint Management, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, and collaboration services.

  • Understanding of IT Service Management frameworks and operational best practices.

  • Experience implementing self-service, knowledge management, automation, and AI-driven support solutions.

  • Familiarity with monitoring, analytics, reporting, and workforce productivity platforms.

  • Knowledge of endpoint security, identity management, compliance, and workplace technology governance.

  • Understanding of cloud-based workplace technologies and modern service delivery models.

Leadership & Business Skills:

  • Strong leadership, people management, and organizational development capabilities.

  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

  • Ability to translate business requirements into workforce technology strategies and service improvements.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

  • Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation and change initiatives.

  • Strong customer focus with a commitment to delivering exceptional employee experiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ITIL Foundation, Managing Professional, or Expert certification.

  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.

  • Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator or equivalent certification.

  • Certified Digital Workplace Professional (CDWP) or equivalent.

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification.

  • Lean Six Sigma certification.

  • Relevant cloud platform certifications.


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related discipline
  • 12+ years of experience in IT service delivery, workplace services, digital workplace transformation, or infrastructure operations
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing large-scale End User Computing, Service Desk, or Workforce Services environments
  • Experience leading enterprise workplace transformation and modernization programs
  • Experience operating within global, multi-vendor managed services environments
  • Demonstrated success improving employee experience, service quality, and operational efficiency
  • Strong knowledge of End User Computing, Digital Workplace Services, Service Desk operations, and collaboration technologies
  • Experience with Microsoft 365, Teams, Intune, Endpoint Management, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, and collaboration services
  • Understanding of IT Service Management frameworks and operational best practices
  • Experience implementing self-service, knowledge management, automation, and AI-driven support solutions
  • Familiarity with monitoring, analytics, reporting, and workforce productivity platforms
  • Knowledge of endpoint security, identity management, compliance, and workplace technology governance
  • Understanding of cloud-based workplace technologies and modern service delivery models
  • Strong leadership, people management, and organizational development capabilities
  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
  • Ability to translate business requirements into workforce technology strategies and service improvements
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to lead large-scale transformation and change initiatives
  • Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering exceptional employee experiences
  • ITIL Foundation, Managing Professional, or Expert certification
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
  • Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator or equivalent certification
  • Certified Digital Workplace Professional or equivalent certification
  • Project Management Professional or PRINCE2 certification
  • Lean Six Sigma certification
  • Relevant cloud platform certifications
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The Company
17 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

NexusCorp LLC (operating as Nexus Corporation) helps businesses achieve their goals through custom software development, IT consulting, statement-of-work delivery, contingent workforce and direct-hire solutions, and payroll services. It designs, builds, tests, and maintains scalable digital applications; analyzes systems to improve technology use; and supplies specialized professionals and structured project delivery. Its client-first approach emphasizes compliance, integrity, innovation, and tailored business outcomes.

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