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Job Location drjobs

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 114400 - 143000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

We are PEAK6 a leading investment firm using technology to find a better way of doing things. The companys first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading and over the past two decades the same formula has been used across a range of industries asset classes and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6s core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management PEAK6 Strategic Capital Apex Fintech Solutions FOCUS We Insure Evil Geniuses Poker Power Zogo and Bruce Markets.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Shared Technology is a key driver of PEAK6s success. We create and maintain state-of-the-art people-centric solutions that enhance efficiency and enable growth across the organization. Our mission is to provide reliable technology systems secure infrastructure and data-driven analytics while delivering a seamless and unified technology experience for our employees.

As the Manager Information Technology within Shared Technology you will lead a team thats responsible for critical technology systems including cloud platforms server management and application deployment. Your focus will be on making operations invisible boosting workforce productivity and ensuring a flawless technology experience from onboarding and beyond. Your work will support employees across all areas of the PEAK6 portfolio enabling them to perform at their best every day.

The ideal candidate is resourceful creative and takes ownership of their work. You will lead projects that require clear communication and timely execution while managing cloud server and application environments. We are looking for someone who has a passion for setting performance standards thrives in a dynamic team environment and can deliver fully integrated technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a distributed team across multiple geographies.

  • Identify gaps and areas of opportunity within the business to improve technology offerings.

  • Architect and implement technical solutions that enhance the overall employee experience across various organizations.

  • Lead the technical aspects of complex projects including migrating legacy applications to the cloud and ensuring smooth operations for all employees.

  • Drive M&A initiatives from an IT perspective including full implementation and integration.

  • Develop KPIs and performance metrics to guide team goals and organizational objectives.

  • Mentor team members fostering their professional growth and development.

  • Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders and executives.

  • Partner with key business units to ensure that their technology needs are met.

  • Collaborate with Procurement Legal and Finance to ensure timely and flawless execution of IT-related activities.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

  • 10 years of experience in Information Technology including at least 3 years in a leadership role.

  • Proven experience managing a distributed workforce across multiple time zones.

  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

  • Expertise in managing firm-wide technology adoption and driving operational efficiency.

  • Hands-on experience with Google Workspace Microsoft Office and Atlassian tools like Confluence and Jira.

  • Knowledge of SaaS solutions and best implementation practices.

  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS GCP and Azure.

  • Proficiency in developing and tracking KPIs with the ability to analyze and implement metrics for success.

  • Experience with ticketing platforms and service management.

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OUR REWARDS

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits including healthcare benefits (medical dental and vision EAP) competitive PTO 401k match parental leave and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits enhancing your overall compensation package.

Base Salary Range

$114400-$143000

PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability veteran status marital status or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact our HR department at We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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