Senior Manager – Information Technology (TIS)

DESRI; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

DESRI is seeking a Senior Manager, IT to build and scale the internal IT function, defining strategy, managing enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and end-user support across the organization.

You will lead a global team across the US and India, establish IT governance, manage budgets, and deliver modern, secure technology solutions that support business growth and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including responsibility for enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and end-user support functions.
• Experience leading IT operations in a multi-site, cross-border environment across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience building, scaling, or transforming internal IT organizations.
• Demonstrated success managing distributed or global technology teams.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, endpoint management, networking, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing enterprise workloads in Microsoft Azure.
• Experience managing enterprise SaaS ecosystems, including Microsoft 365 and related collaboration technologies.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management, vendor management, and budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute DESRI's IT roadmap aligned with business objectives and growth.
• Establish internal IT operating model, governance, policies, and processes.
• Build and lead a global IT team across the U.S. and India.
• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and service providers.
• Develop and manage the IT budget including software, infrastructure, and staffing.
• Oversee infrastructure, networking, cloud services (Azure), identity management, endpoints, and collaboration tools.
• Ensure secure, scalable IT services across locations and remote workers.
• Lead hardware lifecycle management and onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in end-user experience and IT service delivery.
• Lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, and security programs.
• Establish security policies, controls, and monitoring capabilities.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage cyber risk, incident response, and business continuity.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Collaborate to optimize technology solutions and workflows.
• Oversee ERP/enterprise apps like M365, Entra ID, HRIS, and collaboration tools.
• Establish IT service management processes, a Help Desk, and performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of responsiveness, accountability, and customer service.

Skills

IT leadership

Cloud infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Budgeting

Vendor management

Project management

Executive communication

Cross-border leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Information Technology

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Azure AD / Entra ID

HRIS systems

Job description

About DESRI

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market‑leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 11.9 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 80 renewable energy projects in 24 states. DESRI is run by a dynamic team with offices located at New York, Denver, and Hyderabad (India).

About The Role

DESRI is seeking a Senior Manager, Information Technology, to build and lead the firm's internal IT function which is currently run by an MSP. This is a unique opportunity to establish and scale a modern IT organization within a growing infrastructure company. Reporting to senior leadership, Senior Manager, IT will be responsible for developing DESRI's overall IT strategy, managing enterprise systems and infrastructure, overseeing cybersecurity and compliance initiatives, and delivering exceptional end-user support across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute DESRI's enterprise IT roadmap aligned with business objectives and long‑term growth plans.
• Establish the firm's internal IT operating model, governance structure, policies, and processes.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing global IT team across the U.S. and India.
• Manage relationships with external technology vendors, consultants, and service providers.
• Develop and manage the IT budget, including software, infrastructure, and staffing investments.
• Oversee enterprise technology infrastructure, including networking, cloud services (primarily Microsoft Azure), identity management, endpoint management, and collaboration platforms.
• Ensure reliable, secure, and scalable technology services across multiple office locations and remote employees.
• Lead hardware lifecycle management and employee technology onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in end‑user experience and IT service delivery.
• Lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operational security programs.
• Establish and maintain security policies, controls, and monitoring capabilities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external experts to manage cyber risk, incident response planning, and business continuity programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable security, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Partner with Human Capital, Finance, Legal, Development, Asset Management, and other teams to optimize technology solutions and workflows.
• Oversee implementation, administration, integration, and support of enterprise applications, including Microsoft 365, identity platforms (Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD), HRIS systems, and collaboration tools.
• Establish IT service management processes, a Help Desk, and performance metrics.
• Create a culture of responsiveness, accountability, and customer service within the IT organization.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues while maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8‑10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including responsibility for enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and end‑user support functions.
• Experience leading IT operations in a multi‑site, cross‑border environment, including support for geographically distributed operating assets, remote facilities, and corporate offices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience building, scaling, or transforming internal IT organizations.
• Demonstrated success managing distributed or global technology teams.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, endpoint management, networking, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Hands‑on experience deploying and managing enterprise workloads in Microsoft Azure.
• Experience managing enterprise SaaS ecosystems, including Microsoft 365 and related collaboration technologies.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management, vendor management, and budgeting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting rapidly growing organizations.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001.
• Experience implementing AI‑enabled productivity tools and automation solutions.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, ITIL, Azure, AWS, or equivalent.