Director, Managed Services (Remote)

Trace3; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Training programs

Snacks and beverages

Collaborative culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

Trace3 is seeking a Director of Managed Services to oversee all aspects of service engagements, operational performance, initiatives, and governance for Client Experience and Service Delivery Management. You will manage the department’s deadlines, resources, and profitability while aligning with Trace3’s strategy.

The role requires leadership across a distributed team, strategic financial planning, and collaboration with senior executives to drive transformative initiatives and client success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing complex, multi-tenant infrastructure tools and systems including on-premises and cloud-connected technologies.
• 8+ years in a multi-tenant service provider environment.
• Experience with ITIL v4 framework standards.
• Strong strategic planning, analytics, execution, and service delivery excellence.

Responsibilities

• Direct a 24x7x365 operations team with distributed resources across multiple states.
• Oversee staffing, training, cost estimation, scheduling, quality control, delivery and operational oversight.
• Develop department goals, metrics and KPIs; benchmark against industry standards.
• Create and refine standard operating procedures with control mechanisms.
• Ensure accountability for deadlines, schedules and services; manage resources.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational management

Financial planning

P&L management

Vendor management

ITIL v4 knowledge

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

ITIL v4 framework

Job description

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

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Street-Smart-Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

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Teamwork -Humble, Hungry and Smart

About the Role:

Reporting to the VP, Managed Services Operations, the Director of Managed Services oversees all aspects of service engagements, operational performance, transformative initiatives, direct and indirect resource management, contractual lifecycles, financial profit and lost statements, governance and reviews, vendor management, and escalation management through issue resolution for the Client Experience and Service Delivery Management teams.

The position manages, at the department level, all deadlines, responsibilities, and deliverables, and ensures readiness for all deliverables for internal and external stakeholders across all components of engagements with minimal direction or oversight. The ideal candidate will lead financial planning and forecasting for the business unit and work with the Trace3 Managed Services leadership team to set and execute the vision and strategy for the Client Experience and Service Delivery Management teams.

The ideal candidate will work on assignments of a diverse scope where analysis and decisions require critical evaluation of definable factors. The candidate will exercise judgment with minimal direction within defined practices and policies to select methods and techniques for delivering solutions and act as the SPOC between executives, customers, departments, and support teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Direct a 24x7x365 operations team with distributed resources across multiple states while incorporating leveraged resources in remote capacities.
• Direct planning, staffing, training, cost estimation, proposal preparation, scheduling, quality control, delivery, and operational oversight.
• Develop and maintain department goals, metrics, and KPIs specific to operations; conduct routine benchmarking and revision against industry standards and trends.
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures with control mechanisms to ensure seamless operational integration and delivery.
• Ensure accountability for identifying and enforcing engagement deadlines, schedules, and services while managing direct and shared resources to meet client requirements.
• Support and manage teams, championing a culture of growth and mentorship to motivate team members to support their professional development.
• Assess financial reports (e.g., utilization, P&L) and maintain consistent profitability levels aligned with business objectives; optimize through targeted efficiencies through COGS analysis.
• Serve as subject matter expert and client liaison; manage customer expectations based on Managed Services operational capabilities and limitations.
• Operational leadership duties as assigned by your manager.

Summary of Transformative Job Functions:

• Remain current with new and existing best practices to innovate Client Experience and Service Delivery operations to industry standards and accepted norms.
• Identify operational strengths and weaknesses to reinforce deliverable objectives and create strategies for additional improvement.
• Collaborate, recommend, and assist with implementation of new tools, technologies, and processes to enhance operational efficiency and market differentiation.
• Create processes and manage operations that combine internal and shared vendor capabilities with client expectations to design creative, efficient solutions that meet customer demands and requirements.
• Define a milestone-driven roadmap from baselined operations or gaps, and implement strategic initiatives targeted to improve processes and tools based on industry-leading frameworks.
• Transformative leadership duties as assigned by your manager.

Qualifications & Interests:

• Proven ability to lead a team that works 7x24 and is geographically distributed.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex, multi-tenant infrastructure tools and systems comprised of on-premises and cloud-connected technologies
• 8+ years of experience working in a multi-tenant service provider environment.
• Experience working with and managing outcomes following ITIL v4 framework standards.
• Strong strategic planning, analytics skills, execution, and service delivery excellence.
• Financial acumen – understanding of gross profit, net income, and other business financial terms and formulas.
• Problem-solving – leverage relationships, customer skills, business acumen, and creativity to solve problems.

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email [e-mail].