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Technical Operations Manager

R.W. Mercer Co.


Job Location:

Wonder Lake, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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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.