IT Manager (Remote)

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• IT Manager (Remote) Location : Highland Park, CA or Denver, CO Duration : Fulltime Overview : We are seeking a driven and professional IT Manager to lead the technology operations of a newly combined service company built through four recent acquisitions.
• This role will be the company’s first dedicated IT leader and will be responsible for consolidating and optimizing IT infrastructure and vendor partnerships across all business units.
• Reporting to the CFO and supported by the PE firm’s IT leadership, the IT Manager will serve as the primary point of accountability for IT.
• This is a unique opportunity for an individual with strong business relationship skills and technical grounding to grow into a senior IT leader as the company scales.
• Key Responsibilities IT Vendor Oversight & Optimization Serve as the primary point of contact for managed service providers (MSPs) supporting infrastructure, end-user computing, applications, and security.
• With support from PE company, negotiate and manage vendor contracts to improve service quality and reduce costs.
• Monitor service delivery, ensuring accountability and performance metrics are met.
• Technology Roadmap & Governance Develop, communicate, and execute the IT roadmap aligned with company strategy.
• Establish IT processes, policies, and procedures to standardize operations across the newly integrated organization.
• Partner with leadership to prioritize and deliver IT initiatives.
• Infrastructure, Security & Project Management Oversee infrastructure health across servers, storage, networks, firewalls, and cloud services.
• Ensure cybersecurity practices are embedded in daily operations and vendor management.
• Lead efforts to consolidate email, collaboration, and infrastructure environments following acquisitions.
• End User & Business Application Support Provide escalation support for end-user technology needs (primarily via MSPs).
• Ensure effective support for business applications, including ERP and industry-specific systems.
• Promote user training, adoption, and satisfaction.
• Leadership & Relationship Management Act as a trusted partner to the executive team and a liaison between IT and business stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across the organization, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and clear communication.
• Provide leadership in integrating acquired companies into standard Microsoft infrastructure.

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