Technical Operations Manager
Wonder Lake, IL - USA
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Flexible schedule (3040 hours per week)
- Core collaboration hours aligned with U.S. time zones
- Occasional after-hours support based on operational needs
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.