ServiceNow Platform Support (Custom Applications) Team Lead

1 Month ago • 6-8 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and service-oriented Helpdesk Team Lead to manage frontline support operations for custom-built applications on the ServiceNow platform, with a focus on the Service Portal interface. This role is crucial for ensuring timely incident resolution, effective queue management, and high customer satisfaction within an ITIL-aligned framework. The team lead will manage L1 support analysts, oversee ticket triage and escalation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain platform stability and drive continuous service improvement. This is a leadership opportunity to shape the user support experience in a dynamic environment.
Must have:
  • Lead L1 Helpdesk team for ServiceNow custom applications.
  • Oversee ticket triage, prioritization, and escalation.
  • Ensure adherence to SLAs and ITIL best practices.
  • Act as first escalation point for L1 issues.
  • Support custom ServiceNow applications and Service Portal.
  • Perform basic ServiceNow configuration and user administration.
  • Collaborate with L2/L3 teams for escalations.
  • Track and report on KPIs like FCR, MTTR, CSAT.
  • Maintain and improve support documentation.
  • Lead response to major incidents.
  • Strong experience in ServiceNow platform support.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript and ServiceNow scripting.
  • Hands-on experience with REST/SOAP API integrations.
  • Familiarity with Now Experience UI Builder.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL practices.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead under pressure.
Good to have:
  • Degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • ITIL Foundation certification.
  • Experience in Agile or DevOps environments.
  • Experience with ServiceNow reporting and dashboards.
  • Strong analytical mindset.
  • Exposure to ServiceNow AI/automation features.
  • Coaching and mentoring skills.

Job Details

Role Name:

L1 Helpdesk Team Lead – ServiceNow Platform Support (Custom Applications)

Experience Range:

6–8 years overall, with 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role in IT support, and 2–4 years of experience in ServiceNow platform support

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and service-oriented Helpdesk Team Lead to manage frontline support operations for our custom-built applications on the ServiceNow platform, with a strong emphasis on the Service Portal interface. This role is central to ensuring the timely resolution of incidents, effective queue management, and high customer satisfaction — all within an ITIL-aligned framework.
You will lead a team of L1 support analysts, oversee ticket triage and escalation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure platform stability and continuous service improvement. This is a leadership opportunity to shape the user support experience in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operations

  • Lead and manage the L1 Helpdesk team, ensuring timely and high-quality resolution of incidents and service requests.
  • Oversee the onboarding of new team members, ensuring they are trained on ServiceNow tools, support processes, and customer service standards.
  • Ensure all incidents and service requests are resolved within defined SLAs and OLAs.
  • Monitor and manage the helpdesk queue, ensuring accurate triage, prioritization, and escalation of tickets.
  • Coordinate staffing schedules, shift rotations, and workload distribution to ensure 24/7 support coverage.
  • Mentor and coach team members, conduct performance reviews, and identify training needs.

Incident & Escalation Management

  • Act as the first point of escalation for unresolved or complex L1 issues.
  • Lead the response to major incidents, ensuring timely coordination, stakeholder communication, and resolution.
  • Conduct post-incident reviews and contribute to root cause analysis and preventive actions.
  • Ensure adherence to ITIL best practices for Incident Management, Service Request Fulfilment, and Knowledge Management.

ServiceNow Platform Support

  • Oversee L1 support for custom ServiceNow applications and the Service Portal interface.
  • Perform basic configuration tasks, user account administration, and access management within ServiceNow.
  • Collaborate with L2/L3 teams for escalations, platform enhancements, and bug fixes.
  • Participate in testing and validation of new ServiceNow features, upgrades, and patches.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

  • Track and report on KPIs such as First Call Resolution (FCR), Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR), Customer Satisfaction (CSAT), and many more.
  • Analyze recurring issues and recommend improvements to reduce ticket volume and enhance user experience.
  • Maintain and improve support documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
  • Conduct regular quality audits of tickets and support interactions to ensure consistency and service excellence.
  • Prepare and present reports on helpdesk performance, trends, and improvement initiatives to leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Maintain clear, timely, and effective communication with end-users regarding ticket status, guidance, and resolution timelines.
  • Manage customer escalations with professionalism, ensuring timely resolution and user satisfaction.
  • Act as a liaison between the L1 team and other IT functions (e.g., Application Support, Infrastructure, Product Teams).
  • Represent the support team in operational meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in ServiceNow platform support, particularly with custom applications and Service Portal.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript, client/server-side scripting, and ServiceNow components such as Business Rules, Script Includes, UI Policies, and Data Policies.
  • Hands-on experience with REST/SOAP API integrations, UI Pages, UI Macros, HTML, CSS, and AngularJS.
    Familiarity with Now Experience UI Builder, Integration Hub, and Mobile Agent capabilities.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL practices with ITIL v3/v4 Foundation Certification and related service management principles.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead under pressure, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions.
 

Preferred Attributes

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent.
  • Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments.
  • Experience with reporting and dashboard creation in ServiceNow.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Exposure to ServiceNow’s AI and automation features (e.g., Virtual Agent, Predictive Intelligence).
  • A natural coach and mentor with a passion for developing talent and fostering team growth.

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