IT Manager

Position Summary

The Manager of IT Support Services provides leadership and oversight of the IT Support Services team and third-party service providers responsible for supporting Children’s Aid technology. This role manages the day-to-day activities of the IT Support Services function, ensuring service levels are consistently met or exceeded while continuously evaluating processes, systems, and workflows to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of technology support services. Working closely with IT leadership and key business stakeholders, the Manager of IT Support Services helps ensure appropriate support for existing and modern technology solutions while fostering solid professional relationships across the organization. The role promotes a culture of exceptional customer service, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the IT Support Services team, including oversight of third-party service providers supporting Children’s Aid technology.
• Ensure IT Support team meets or exceeds service level agreements(SLAs) and provide regular reporting on key performance metrics and service attainment.
• Manage operational and business functions including customer service, liaison activities, and system and network inventory management, IT project coordination, communications, and staff oversight within the context of network and system support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Customer Service & Continuous Improvement

• Foster a customer-focused environment that emphasizes responsiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Promote awareness of emerging business needs and technology developments that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Contribute to a high performing, collaborative team through effective communication, partnership, and shared accountability.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop IT Support Services staff while fostering an environment that encourages professional growth, engagement, and retention.
• Provide technical guidance, career development support, and meaningful performance feedback that aligns individual growth with departmental and organizational goals.
• Create an environment that supports innovation, continuous learning, and the adoption of modern technologies.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with IT leadership to ensure appropriate support service levels for existing and modern technology solutions.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationship with IT colleagues, business stakeholders, and service providers to support effective communication and service delivery.
• Collaborate effectively with individuals possessing varying level so technical expertise to resolve issues and support organizational objectives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Regular in-person collaboration with team members and cross functional partners is an essential function of the role and supports effective communication, operational execution, and service delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of IT operations in technology, service delivery, or IT support leadership.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing IT teams, contractors, or third-party vendors, including performance oversight and service delivery accountability.
• Experience managing IT support operations including service support performance, incident and request coordination, and service level agreement (SLA) monitoring.
• Experience overseeing IT operational functions such as customer service, IT project coordination support, and liaison functions between IT and business stakeholders.
• Strong project leadership experience with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and priorities.
• Experience working with third-party contractors and cloud-based technology environments.
• Proficient analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and service metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in environments with shifting priorities, ambiguity, and time-sensitive operational needs.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Great verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience developing, coaching, and evaluating staff performance in alignment with organizational goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools preferred.
• Experience with IT service management or project tracking systems (e.g., SysAid, Asana, or similar platforms).
• Commitment to continuous improvement in IT service delivery, operational effectiveness, and customer service.
• Commitment to Children’s Aid’s mission and values.