The IT Manager leads the day-to-day operation, security, and advancement of the organization's technology environment across corporate and property locations. Operating as a senior individual contributor, this role combines deep hands-on technical ownership with strategic leadership — running the Microsoft 365 and endpoint ecosystem, safeguarding the organization against cyber threats, and modernizing how the business works through automation and artificial intelligence. The IT Manager is the go-to technology expert for the organization, partnering with the Director of Technology, business leaders, and vendors to deliver a secure, reliable, and forward-looking digital workplace.
Duties
Technology Operations & Digital Workplace
- Own and administer the Microsoft 365 environment, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, ensuring a secure and productive workplace across Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms.
- Manage the full device lifecycle using Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, Apple Business Manager, and Datto RMM — from provisioning, configuration, and shipping of new-hire equipment through retirement.
- Administer identity and access management through Entra ID, enforcing Conditional Access, MFA, and device compliance policies.
- Handle user provisioning, group management, and licensing across Microsoft 365 and third-party SaaS platforms.
- Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, including account setup, device configuration, and access control.
- Support collaboration technologies such as video conferencing, Teams Rooms, and meeting-room hardware.
- Maintain hardware and software inventory, asset lifecycle, and clear documentation of system configurations, procedures, and user instructions.
End-User Support
- Provide end-user support through FreshService, resolving device, application, and connectivity issues while adhering to defined SLAs and escalation protocols.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Lead cybersecurity operations across the organization, monitoring and responding to threats using Darktrace, Microsoft Defender, and Barracuda.
- Drive security awareness and phishing-resistance through KnowBe4 training programs.
- Ensure compliance with security, access, and data-handling standards, and participate in audits and remediation.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement AI and automation solutions that streamline IT operations, strengthen security, and reduce manual, repetitive work.
- Apply artificial intelligence to enhance threat detection, support delivery, and business processes, and champion responsible AI adoption across the organization. Projects, Vendors & Strategy
- Lead IT projects end to end, including software implementations, system migrations, infrastructure modernization, and technology deployments for new and acquired properties.
- Serve as the primary liaison for technology vendors and service providers, managing licensing, contracts, and performance.
- Assist in developing and managing IT budgets and technology purchasing decisions.
- Support property-critical platforms including property management systems, resident portals, access control, surveillance, and VoIP.
- Partner with the Director of Technology to shape and execute strategic technology initiatives, and provide flexible support across systems, operations, and cross-functional needs.
Work Experience
- 5+ years of progressive IT experience in support or systems administration, ideally within a multifamily, property management, or corporate environment.
- Hands-on expertise with Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot, and endpoint management required.
- Experience with cloud-first environments and modern identity/security tools (Entra ID, Conditional Access) required.
- Demonstrated experience leading technology projects and managing vendor relationships.
- Experience applying AI and automation to improve IT operations or business processes strongly preferred.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both internally and externally, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and independent decision-making skills.
- Able to be discreet with confidential and sensitive information.
- Able to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency while meeting deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and a high degree of accountability and ownership.
- Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and the strategic use of technology platforms.
- Excellent understanding of computer systems, security, networks, systems administration, databases, and telecommunications.
- Extensive software knowledge and a forward-thinking, innovation-driven mindset toward AI and emerging technology.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Foundation, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, and PMP or equivalent.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Stand, walk, and climb stairs.
- Ability to hear and see as needed in a general work environment.
- Able to receive information through verbal and written sources.
- Occasional stooping, crouching, reaching overhead, and lifting/carrying materials.
- Pass criminal background screening prior to employment.
Working Conditions:
- Regular office environment.
- Work schedule and location based on position and supervisor requirements.