IT Operations Leader: Strategy, Security & Growth

Flatrock; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Flatrock is seeking an IT Operations Manager to lead and evolve our IT operations and roadmap across Michigan. You will oversee our Microsoft 365 suite, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Entra ID, while mentoring IT staff and enforcing security standards.

You will own budgeting and cost optimization, drive cybersecurity best practices, and lead cross-functional technology projects to improve uptime, reliability, and efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 5+ years of experience in IT operations or systems administration.
• 2+ years in a leadership or senior-level role.
• Python coding and Power BI experience, required.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 administration and security.
• Proven experience managing vendors and leading IT projects.
• Solid understanding of modern cybersecurity best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the organization’s IT operations and roadmap
• Oversee and optimize our Microsoft 365 environment (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Entra ID)
• Manage and mentor IT staff, building a strong, scalable team
• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and security standards
• Champion cybersecurity best practices (MFA, endpoint protection, monitoring)
• Oversee onboarding/offboarding and access management processes
• Monitor system performance, ensuring uptime, reliability, and efficiency
• Own the IT budget, forecasting, and cost optimization efforts
• Lead technology projects and continuous system improvements
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements
• Maintain clear documentation of systems and processes
• Act as escalation point for complex technical issues
• Communicate IT initiatives and performance to executive leadership
• Foster a positive, service-first IT culture across the organization

Skills

Leadership

IT Operations

Problem Solving

Vendor Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

Python

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Job description

Flatrock is seeking an IT Operations Manager to lead and evolve our IT operations and roadmap across Michigan. You will oversee our Microsoft 365 suite, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Entra ID, while mentoring IT staff and enforcing security standards.

You will own budgeting and cost optimization, drive cybersecurity best practices, and lead cross-functional technology projects to improve uptime, reliability, and efficiency across the organization.