Senior Manager, Infrastructure & Systems

Description

• Leading complex infrastructure and systems projects, including modernization, integration, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Managing vendor relationships and contracts to optimize performance, cost, and lifecycle management across enterprise and field operations.
• Ensuring the reliability, availability, scalability, and security of critical systems essential to business continuity.
• Building and developing a high-performing, cross-functional IT/OT team through mentorship, training, and career development.
• Leading and inspiring a multidisciplinary IT/OT team while fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing the full lifecycle of IT/OT infrastructure and systems, including enterprise and field networks, servers, databases, M365, SCADA, NOC, and cloud environments.
• Ensuring projects meet defined scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives while preserving operational stability.
• Implementing project management best practices and coordinating cross-functional collaboration on new technology implementations.
• Maintaining a strong security posture across IT/OT systems while ensuring operational continuity and performance.
• Supporting ongoing security assessments and audits by providing infrastructure and operational expertise to identify and mitigate risk.
• Setting clear performance objectives, conducting regular reviews, and supporting professional growth and technical excellence.
• Developing and managing IT/OT budgets to ensure efficient and cost-effective allocation of resources.
• Developing and executing a comprehensive IT/OT strategy aligned with future business objectives.
• Partnering with cybersecurity leadership to develop and enforce technology policies and frameworks that will ensure compliance with NERC CIP and other regulatory standards.
• Fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment that promotes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Leading disaster recovery, backup, and system resilience initiatives to minimize downtime and enhance business continuity.
• Overseeing procurement, installation, and maintenance of hardware, software, and infrastructure.
• Partnering with senior leadership to identify and implement technology solutions that will drive business growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Experience in strategic planning, execution, and project management.
• Demonstrate proven expertise in cloud platforms (Azure) with experience in hybrid cloud architectures and migrations.
• Experience with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards and compliance requirements.
• Have hands-on experience with Industrial Control Systems including SCADA systems, PLCs DCSs in critical infrastructure environments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Have experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and DevOps methodologies applied to infrastructure management.
• Have worked in the energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure sectors with understanding of operational requirements and regulatory landscapes around NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) and North America's bulk electric system.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive technology leadership experience in IT/OT operations, with recent senior management responsibility within the last 2-3 years.
• Possess deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 ecosystem including advanced SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform implementations.
• Have successfully led large-scale infrastructure modernization projects or digital transformation initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of technology infrastructure, systems, and applications across IT/OT environments.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills with the ability to prioritize resources cost-effectively.
• Bring experience with enterprise networking technologies, including SD-WAN, network segmentation, and OT network security.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Physical requirements and working conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Position requires ability to work under pressure and maintain tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Cool Open-Office Concept
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Hybrid Work Schedule!
• Paid Family Leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance