Role: Senior End User Services Technician

Company: Pearson

Division: Digital Workplace Services (DWS)

Location: Durham, North Carolina - Hybrid

Pearson Background

We are the world’s learning company, with over 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment powered by services and Technology to enable more effective teaching and personalised learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes, so do people.

Position Summary

This role will focus on continual improvement and delivery of Digital Workplace Services (DWS) within Pearson. You will be the responsible for identifying and implementing opportunities to ensure that service to Pearson employees improves over time, with a focus on improving self-service adoption. You will need to work with the existing Technology Teams to facilitate and be part of a team to champion continuous improvement. Success will be measured by a reduction in tickets requiring human intervention and employee happiness with DWS services.

Responsibilities

• Work with an extended team to develop, deliver, and maintain the continuous improvement strategy for DWS.

• Ensure that self-service needs of end users are met in a timely, effective, and efficient manner. This includes effective provision of virtual agent(s), knowledge articles and training materials.

• Proactively work with support teams and super users to ensure self-service capabilities are being used and fit for purpose.

• Contribute to the Knowledge Management process both in DWS (and Pearson-wide?) by writing and reviewing articles. Ensure articles are simple to use, easy to access and can be easily maintained in-line with organisational needs.

• Manage cases within the Problem Management process in DWS.

• Undertake regular trend analysis to identify potential improvements.

• Undertake regular quality assurance reviews of tickets.

• Undertake regular reviews of self-service effectiveness, including knowledge articles and virtual assistant.

• Produce management reports, including metrics, so performance can be regularly reported to senior leadership.

• Work closely with new projects / change teams to identify and deliver appropriate materials to support the implementation of new technology and ensure self-service capabilities are relevant and available to end users.

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• 5-7 years of hands-on deskside support experience is required.

• Demonstrative experience and knowledge supporting various operating systems across multiple device platforms including mobile devices.

• Must possess a strong customer service orientation.

• Must be adaptive and flexible and have good problem-solving skills.

• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Must have knowledge ofMicrosoft & Apple PC Operating Systems and iOS and Android mobile OS.

• Must have functional as well as support capabilities for software, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Teams and other productivity suites and applications.

• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair hardware.

• Ability to manipulate tools and components used to install, repair, or otherwise maintain computers, mobile devices, and network hardware.

• Occasional climbing, crawling, and lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds.

• Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Endpoint Management (MEM), Active Directory, SCCM, InTune

• Must have experience in Autopilot, Apple DEP (Apple Business Manager)

Desirable:

• A+ certification a plus.

• Evidence of certification from major hardware vendor (i.e. Dell, HP) a plus.

• Jamf certifications a plus.

• Microsoft/Azure Certifications a plus.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This person must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for a reasonable length of time typing and reading.

• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time, handle multiple priorities simultaneously and operate in a demanding work environment is important.

• Reliable attendance and punctuality are critical to successful performance in this role.

The Person we are looking for:

• Proactive and self-sufficient.

• Able to challenge the status quo and colleagues.

• A team player who is non-territorial.

• Able and willing to own and manage activity from concept to deployment.

• Able to apply practical strategies to identify quick and effective paths to resolution for relevant issues.

• Able to matrix manage resources as appropriate.

• Able to work effectively with all levels of the organisation.

• Willingness to go above and beyond on occasion to ensure the “job gets done”.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 17170