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IT Manager

IT Manager

CompanyConviva
LocationSan Mateo, CA, USA
Salary$160000 – $200000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years of proven experience as an IT Manager or similar role, preferably in the SaaS or software industry.
  • Hands-on expertise in systems administration, cloud services, networking, and endpoint management.
  • Strong technical foundation in tools and platforms, such as: Okta, Azure, Google Workspace Admin, Office 365 Admin, Jamf, MaaS360, Intune, Jira, Slack, Zoom, ZenDesk, Active Directory, Meraki, Cisco AnyConnect, VPN & Wi-Fi troubleshooting.
  • Experience managing Mac and Windows environments, as well as mobile device management.
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver IT solutions that scale with the business.
  • Skilled at identifying opportunities for automation and process optimization across IT workflows.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex IT issues into business-friendly terms.
  • Comfortable working in regulated environments and supporting security and compliance audits.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Project management experience (Agile familiarity a plus).

Responsibilities

  • Own the architecture, deployment, and maintenance of IT infrastructure and SaaS applications while guiding day-to-day IT operations.
  • Define and improve IT processes around incident response, SLAs, security, onboarding/off-boarding, and asset management.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, HR and other internal stakeholders to deliver seamless IT experiences aligned with business objectives.
  • Own the global IT roadmap, from infrastructure upgrades and system implementations to compliance initiatives and IT automation.
  • Oversee IT onboarding for new hires – including device provisioning, account setup (Okta, O365, etc.), and orientation.
  • Create and maintain documentation and policies for IT operations, data security, backup, disaster recovery, and acceptable use.
  • Manage vendor relationships and procurement of IT assets, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of services.
  • Lead key IT projects, such as endpoint management improvements, VPN/A/V upgrades, and SaaS application rollouts.
  • Ensure systems are compliant with security and regulatory standards (e.g., SOX, GxP), partnering with internal audit, security, and compliance teams.
  • Monitor and improve IT performance using analytics and KPIs to drive decisions around support efficiency and system reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project management experience (Agile familiarity a plus).