IT Service Manager Jobs

IT Service Manager jobs are open across healthcare, financial services, government, and technology, at every level from junior ITSM analyst to director, with specializations in ITIL process management, service desk leadership, and incident and change management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles377+
Top stateTexas
Top employerGovCIO
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type60% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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IT Service Desk Specialist- Level I
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IT Service Desk Specialist- Level I
Comptech Computer Technologies
Charleston, South Carolina
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support
Systems Administration
On-Site
Associate of Applied Science

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IT Specialist (CUSTSPT) (Service Branch Director Type II)
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IT Specialist (CUSTSPT) (Service Branch Director Type II)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Oakland, California
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$56.2 - $82.89/hr
On-Site
Military encouraged
10,000+

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IT Service Desk Level 1 Support
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IT Service Desk Level 1 Support
Gutor
Houston, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$60k - $70k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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12145 IT & Cyber PMO Governance & Process Mgr
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12145 IT & Cyber PMO Governance & Process Mgr
PSEG
Bethpage, New York
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$121k - $199k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business
10,000+

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IT Operations Service Delivery
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IT Operations Service Delivery
HP
New York, New York
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$24 - $34/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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IT Service Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

GovCIO9 open roles
AstraZeneca4 open roles
Risen Bits4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Energy
  • Education
  • Medical Devices

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in IT service manager jobs.

  • ITIL 4 Foundation certification or higher is required or strongly preferred
  • Three or more years managing a service desk or IT support team
  • Experience with enterprise ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow or Jira Service Management
  • Demonstrated ownership of SLA targets, incident management, and change control processes
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
  • Strong communication skills for reporting to business stakeholders and senior leadership

Tips for Your IT Service Manager Job Search

Quantify ITSM outcomes on your resume

Hiring managers want numbers, not duties. Replace phrases like 'managed service desk' with metrics: ticket resolution rates, mean time to restore, SLA compliance percentages, and team size. Concrete figures from your ITSM platform reports make your resume stand out in applicant tracking systems.

Align your certifications to the job description

Some postings require ITIL 4 Foundation, others prioritize COBIT or HDI certifications. Read each job description before applying and lead with the certification they name first. Listing every credential in a generic order signals you haven't read the role.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists it service manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by ITSM tool stack

Many it service manager roles are built around a specific platform like ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or BMC Remedy. Search for openings that name tools you've administered at an enterprise level, since hands-on configuration experience often outweighs general management background in technical screenings.

Prepare a change management story for interviews

Interviewers for it service manager roles almost always ask how you've handled a failed change or a major incident. Prepare a specific example using the STAR format that shows your post-incident review process, stakeholder communication, and what you adjusted in the change management workflow afterward.

Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else

Before discussing compensation, clarify whether the role owns problem management, change management, and vendor contracts, or just service desk operations. Scope determines workload and career trajectory, and misaligned expectations after you start are harder to fix than a compensation gap.

IT Service Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most it service managers?

The companies hiring the most it service managers right now include GovCIO, AstraZeneca, and Risen Bits, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, federal contractors, and large financial institutions consistently post the highest volume of these roles.

How many it service manager jobs are remote?

About 40% of it service manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in regulated industries like government and healthcare. Sub-areas such as ITSM process consulting, vendor management, and reporting-focused positions tend to have the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements.

How do you become an it service manager?

Start by building hands-on experience in a service desk or IT support role, then earn your ITIL 4 Foundation certification to demonstrate process knowledge. Move into a team lead or senior analyst position where you own SLA reporting and incident coordination. From there, a track into management becomes straightforward when you can show measurable operational improvements and experience with ITSM platforms at scale.

How do you get hired as an it service manager with little experience?

Focus on roles titled service desk lead, ITSM analyst, or IT support supervisor, which are common stepping stones before a full manager title. Earning an ITIL 4 Foundation certification signals process knowledge even without years of management experience. Highlight any ownership of ticket queues, on-call scheduling, or vendor communication in your current role, since those responsibilities directly overlap with what it service managers handle.

What does the it service manager interview process look like?

Most it service manager interviews run three to four stages. A recruiter screen assesses background and baseline ITSM knowledge, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on incident and change management experience. A panel interview with IT leadership and sometimes business stakeholders tests your communication and prioritization judgment. Some employers add a practical exercise asking you to review a sample SLA report or walk through how you'd handle a P1 incident.

Where can I find and apply to it service manager jobs?

You can find and apply to it service manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, industry, or preferred ITSM platform, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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