IT Manager VA

A senior IT Manager runs your technology function day to day, leading the support team, managing vendors and budgets, and keeping systems secure and reliable so the business can grow without IT getting in the way.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the IT support and infrastructure team, setting priorities, standards and performance targets.
  • Own service delivery including help desk performance, SLAs, incident and problem management using ITIL practices.
  • Manage the IT budget, licences, hardware lifecycle and vendor contracts, and negotiate renewals.
  • Plan and deliver IT projects such as migrations, new office setups, system rollouts and security improvements.
  • Maintain the IT roadmap and advise leadership on technology investments and risks.
  • Oversee security practices including access control, patching, backups, endpoint protection and staff awareness.
  • Manage relationships with managed service providers, ISPs, software vendors and consultants.
  • Ensure policies, documentation and compliance requirements are kept current and followed.
  • Report on IT performance, costs and risks to executives in plain terms.
  • Step into hands-on troubleshooting when needed to keep the business running.

Software & Tools

Microsoft 365 ServiceNow Jira Intune Microsoft Azure Power BI

Requirements

  • 5+ years in IT with at least 3 years managing an IT team or service desk.
  • Broad technical grounding across Microsoft 365, networking, cloud platforms, endpoint management and security.
  • Experience managing budgets, vendors and contracts, and delivering IT projects to schedule.
  • ITIL Foundation is required, with PMP, PRINCE2 or Microsoft or cloud certifications preferred.
  • Track record of building processes, documentation and team capability.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills in English, comfortable presenting to executives and coaching staff.
  • Dependable high-speed internet with backup power, and availability across the client's business hours.

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