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IT Operations Manager (MSP)

Datamasters, Winston-Salem

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Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced IT Operations Manager to lead our technical operations team within a fast-paced Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day IT service delivery, ensuring operational excellence, and managing client relationships from a technical perspective. You will play a key role in coordinating service desk functions, managing infrastructure projects, and improving service quality across our client base.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage daily IT operations, including the service desk, network operations, cloud services, and on-site support.
  • Lead a team of technicians, engineers, and support staffensuring high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met or exceeded across all client engagements.
  • Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation to ensure consistent service delivery.
  • Manage escalations, incident response, root cause analysis, and problem resolution across client environments.
  • Oversee onboarding of new clients and ensure smooth handoffs from sales to technical teams.
  • Monitor system and infrastructure health using RMM tools, responding proactively to alerts and system issues.
  • Collaborate with sales and account management teams to identify technical upsell opportunities and support client growth.
  • Drive process automation, efficiency, and tool optimization across the MSP stack (e.g., PSA, RMM, ticketing systems).
  • Stay current on technology trends relevant to MSP service delivery and client success.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in IT operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role within an MSP or IT service provider (preferred).
  • Proven experience managing service desk teams, technical support staff, and field engineers.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, Azure, VMware/Hyper-V, firewalls, and networking fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with PSA/RMM platforms (e.g., ConnectWise, Autotask, Kaseya, N-Able).
  • Demonstrated success in managing SLAs, ticketing workflows, and client satisfaction metrics.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead under pressure, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a client-facing, multi-tenant environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certifications: ITIL, CompTIA (Network+, Security+), Microsoft (MCSA/MCSE), Cisco (CCNA), or equivalent.
  • Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell).
  • Project management experience or certification (e.g., PMP, Agile).
Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Information Technology
  • Industries
    IT Services and IT Consulting

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