About the role

  • Director of IT Operations ensuring reliability, security, and operational maturity of technology services. Leading Service Desk, Systems Administration, and Systems Engineering with a focus on accountability and metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the reliability, security, and operational maturity of enterprise technology services
  • Ensure IT operates as a disciplined, metrics-driven service organization
  • Provide end-to-end leadership across Service Desk, Systems Administration, and Systems Engineering
  • Oversee operational execution, team development, vendor oversight, KPI monitoring
  • Act as operational air traffic controller across Tier 1–3 teams
  • Build and sustain high-performing technical teams through structured coaching, clear performance metrics
  • Manage relationships with external engineering and support partners
  • Oversee patch compliance and backup integrity
  • Provide input into operational budgeting and staffing forecasts

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related area or commiserate experience
  • 10+ years of progressive infrastructure and IT operations experience in enterprise environments
  • 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing multi-tier technical teams
  • Strong knowledge of IT service management (ITIL principles preferred)
  • Experience managing KPIs and driving measurable performance improvements
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through structure, process discipline, and accountability
  • Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership
  • ITIL certification preferred
  • Experience in Microsoft-centric environments (M365, Entra ID, Intune, endpoint management)
  • Experience in hybrid cloud environments (Azure preferred)
  • Experience leading IT operations in regulated environments (healthcare, finance, government)
  • PMP or other operational/project management certification

Benefits

  • Medical or religious accommodations to be discussed during recruitment process

Job title

Director of IT Operations

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$111,485 - $139,357 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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