It Manager

Oben Electric Vehicles; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oben Electric Vehicles in Bengaluru, India, is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee our IT infrastructure, ensure compliance, and drive reliable, secure technology operations. You will manage networking, servers, data centres and cloud, coordinate vendors, conduct IT audits, maintain asset inventories, and lead IT process digitization with tools like Zoho and SAP.

This leadership role requires strong problem-solving and collaboration across departments to minimize downtime and align IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field. A masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP) would be a plus.
• 8-12 years of experience in IT management roles.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and security protocols.
• Experience in IT audits and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple IT projects and vendors.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT Infrastructure & Networking Management across servers, networks, data centres, and cloud solutions.
• Ensure network stability, security, and performance with ongoing monitoring and optimization.
• Coordinate with vendors for IT support, licensing, procurement, and cloud services.
• Lead IT process digitization using tools like Zoho and SAP.
• Conduct IT audits, maintain policies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee asset & inventory management, lifecycle, procurement, installation, and disposal.
• Maintain server configurations, updates, and security patches.
• Provide guidance to the IT team and escalate issues as needed.
• Oversee troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain documentation for IT assets, processes, and troubleshooting.

Skills

IT leadership

Networking

IT governance & compliance

Audits & controls

Vendor management

Security best practices

Asset & inventory management

Project management

Documentation & reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Masters or relevant certifications (ITIL, PMP)

Tools

Zoho

SAP

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

ITIL (cert)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced IT Manager to oversee and ensure the efficient functioning of our IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have expertise in IT compliance, audits, networking, asset management, and vendor coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• IT Infrastructure & Networking Management:
• Oversee the management and maintenance of the companys IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, data centres, and cloud solutions.
• Ensure network stability, security, and performance by continuously monitoring and optimizing the IT infrastructure including servers, networks, software applications, IT Security systems (firewalls, antivirus, access controls)
• Collaborate with the vendor to ensure the implementation and troubleshooting of network-related issues.
• IT Process digitization like Zoho, SAP etc.
• Compliance & Audit: Conduct IT audits, maintain IT policies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Asset & Inventory Management:
• Ensure proper tracking, procurement, and maintenance of IT hardware, software, and peripherals.
• Manage the lifecycle of IT assets, including procurement, installation, maintenance, and disposal, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Networking: Maintain and troubleshoot network infrastructure, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Server Management: Oversee server configurations, updates, and security patches.
• Troubleshooting & Technical Support:
• Oversee troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network-related issues to ensure minimal downtime.
• Provide guidance to the IT team in resolving complex technical issues, escalating when necessary.
• Vendor Management:
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors for IT support, software licensing, hardware procurement, and cloud services.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage IT vendors for hardware, software, and services procurement.
• Negotiate contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and ensure vendors meet performance expectations.
• Security & Compliance:
• Ensure the organization's IT systems are secure and compliant with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Implement and maintain IT security policies, including data protection, backups, and disaster recovery plans.
• Reporting & Documentation:
• Provide regular status reports on IT performance, issues, and initiatives.
• Maintain detailed documentation for all IT assets, software, processes, and troubleshooting

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, IT, or a related field. A masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, or similar) would be a plus.
• 8-12 years of experience in IT management roles.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and security protocols.
• Experience in IT audits and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple IT projects and vendors.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.