Baird & Warner · 2 weeks ago
IT Operations Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expBaird & Warner is a recognized leader in the real estate sector, known for its commitment to employee empowerment and a positive workplace culture. The IT Operations Manager will oversee the daily operations of the IT service delivery, drive the implementation of the ITIL framework, and lead a team to ensure efficient IT service management aligned with business goals.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Supervise the service desk, system administration. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Service Delivery: Ensure the high-quality delivery of IT services by monitoring performance against SLAs and key performance indicators (KPIs). Coordinate resources and implement improvements as necessary to maintain service levels
ITIL Process Management: Implement and mature key ITIL processes, including: Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management and Request Fulfillment within the IT Service Desk and across other IT areas
Vendor Management: Manage relationships and contracts with third-party vendors and service providers, ensuring optimal service delivery and value
Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce IT policies and security protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Partner with the security team on incident response and vulnerability management
Reporting and Analysis: Use service management tools (e.g., Fresh, Jira) to produce and present regular reports on IT service performance, budget, and improvement initiatives to senior management
Coach and Mentor other team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
5+ years of experience in IT operations, with at least 2-3 years in a management or supervisory role
ITIL Foundation certification (v3 or v4)
Strong practical knowledge of the ITIL framework
Expertise with ITSM platforms such as Fresh Desk, Fresh Service and Jira Service Management
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience in a multi-location or enterprise-scale environment
ITIL Intermediate or Expert certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Other relevant technical certifications (e.g., in cloud computing or security)
Experience with IT budgeting, forecasting, and vendor negotiations
Benefits
PTO
VTO
Medical
Dental Vision
401K
Company
Baird & Warner
Established in 1855, family-owned Baird & Warner is Chicagoland’s largest independent real estate services company.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Alter Warden
Senior Advisor to the CEO
Steve Baird
Owner and CEO
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