Technical Operations Manager

R.W. Mercer Co.


Job Location:

Wonder Lake, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 22 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Operations Program Manager to lead and optimize operational programs across our technology landscape. This role bridges technical execution and operational excellence ensuring that systems processes and cross-functional initiatives run efficiently and scale effectively.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical knowledge operational strategy and program management expertise with a proven ability to drive continuous improvement in a remote fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage technical operations programs from planning through execution and delivery
  • Oversee operational workflows system performance and process optimization initiatives
  • Collaborate with engineering IT DevOps and business teams to ensure seamless operations
  • Define program objectives KPIs and success metrics aligned with business goals
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions
  • Manage risks dependencies and resource allocation across multiple initiatives
  • Drive incident management root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts
  • Establish and maintain operational standards documentation and best practices
  • Monitor system health uptime and performance metrics
  • Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Technology or a related field
  • 5 years of experience in technical program management IT operations or related roles
  • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure systems operations and cloud environments (AWS Azure or GCP)
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional technical and operational programs
  • Familiarity with Agile Scrum or ITIL frameworks
  • Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

Mandatory Requirement

  • Candidates must be current residents of the United States and possess valid U.S. work authorization. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP ITIL or Agile certifications
  • Experience with monitoring tools incident management systems and DevOps practices
  • Background in scaling operations for high-growth or enterprise environments
  • Experience managing distributed or remote teams

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work environment
  • Health dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and wellness programs
  • Professional development and certification support

Work Schedule

  • Flexible schedule (3040 hours per week)
  • Core collaboration hours aligned with U.S. time zones
  • Occasional after-hours support based on operational needs

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Operations Program Manager to lead and optimize operational programs across our technology landscape. This role bridges technical execution and operational excellence ensuring that systems processes and cross-functional initiatives run ef...