IT Operations Manager (Contract)

Frontera; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly office

Catered lunch

Stock options

401(k) plan

PTO 4 weeks

Job summary

Frontera in Colorado is seeking an IT Operations Manager for a 3-month contract to coordinate day-to-day IT across our clinical and business teams. This is a leadership role; you will own the outsourced MSP relationship and supervise junior IT staff, not fielding tickets yourself.

You will stabilize the environment, drive consistency across multiple sites, and oversee core enterprise apps like Google Workspace, CRM, and CentralReach, ensuring uptime and reliable end-user support.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years IT operations experience with outsourced MSP management.
• Experience coordinating IT across multiple company sites with standardization across locations.
• Proven track record delivering IT projects on time and on budget.
• Ability manage outcomes through vendors and teams rather than doing hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Assess and stabilize the current MSP relationship and manage it day-to-day for the contract term.
• Oversee junior IT staff's work rather than personally fielding tickets.
• Support IT operations across multiple company sites, keeping standards and service consistent.
• Oversee infrastructure basics (hardware, software, networks) at an operational level, holding vendors and staff accountable for reliability and uptime.
• Manage core enterprise applications (Google Workspace, CRM, CentralReach) and keep them running smoothly day-to-day.
• Ensure end-user support runs smoothly through your team or vendor, stepping in on escalations rather than being first line.
• Oversee laptop and device provisioning for clinic and staff use.
• Lead IT operational project(s) to completion within the contract window.
• Build clear, effective working relationships across business and clinical teams for the duration of the engagement.

Skills

IT operations

Vendor management

Project leadership

Multi-site operations

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Google Workspace

CRM

CentralReach

Job description

Frontera is reimagining how children with autism and other behavioral health needs get the care they deserve. We bring together world-class clinicians, technologists, and autism specialists to build cutting-edge AI tools that help care teams work smarter and spend more time with the children and families who need them most.

Our platform is HIPAA-compliant and designed for the real-world needs of behavioral health teams - from psychologists to ABA therapists. By combining evidence-based care with powerful technology, we’re expanding access to high-quality services for families everywhere.

Our Mission

Frontera exists to close the care gap: every child, no matter where they live, should be able to access effective behavioral healthcare.

Role Overview

Frontera is hiring a contract IT Operations Manager for a 3-month engagement to run day-to-day IT operations across our business and clinical teams, with potential to extend based on need. This is a management role, not a hands-on technical seat: you'll own an outsourced MSP relationship and junior IT staff, not the tickets and infrastructure work itself.

We need someone who can step into an existing environment quickly, stabilize what's in place, and be the coordinating layer across vendors, staff, and stakeholders — communication and project management matter here as much as technical depth.

What You'll Own

• Assess and stabilize the current MSP relationship, and manage it day-to-day for the contract term
• Oversee junior IT staff's work rather than personally fielding tickets
• Support IT operations across multiple company sites, keeping standards and service consistent wherever the business operates
• Oversee infrastructure basics (hardware, software, networks) at an operational level, holding vendors and staff accountable for reliability and uptime
• Manage core enterprise applications (Google Workspace, CRM, CentralReach, etc.) and keep them running smoothly day to day
• Ensure end-user support runs smoothly through your team or vendor, stepping in on escalations rather than being first line
• Oversee laptop and device provisioning for clinic and staff use
• Lead IT operational project(s) to completion within the contract window
• Build clear, effective working relationships across business and clinical teams for the duration of the engagement, communicating well with technical and non-technical audiences alike

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of IT operations experience, including managing an outsourced MSP relationship or vendor + junior staff — not just personally working the ticket queue
• Experience operating IT across more than one company site or location, with a clear approach to keeping standards consistent across them
• Track record of leading IT projects (rollouts, vendor transitions, migrations) end to end, on time and on budget
• Comfortable managing outcomes through a vendor or team rather than doing the technical work yourself
• Able to step into an ambiguous, existing environment quickly with minimal ramp-up time

Preferred

• Prior experience in interim, fractional, or contract IT leadership roles
• Has supported IT at a company shipping both hardware and software
• Healthcare or another regulated-industry environment
• Startup or fast-growth company experience, where you had to build process without much existing infrastructur

We have determined a salary range for this position that takes into account several factors including experience, knowledge, education, skills, and abilities. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline and the exact salary will be determined based on the individual’s qualifications and experience, with consideration given to the factors listed above. All full-time employee benefits include a stake in shared success through stock options, health benefits, 401(k) plan, and 4 weeks of PTO per year.

Compensation: $60–80/hour, based on experience.

Why Frontera?

• Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in pediatric healthcare.
• Work on challenging and impactful projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in rural communities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Catered lunch from local Denver restaurants five days a week, plus occasional breakfasts and dinners.
• Robust snack program and great coffee options (including cappuccino machine and cold brew cans).
• Regular team events and low-key socials.
• Up to $150/month commuter stipend, discounted nearby parking, and a discounted Colorado Athletic Club membership.
• Thoughtfully designed space for focus, collaboration, and connection.
• Competitive health benefits, stock options, 401(k), and generous PTO.

Join us in building the future of behavioral healthcare!

We believe talent knows no borders and value contributions from people of all backgrounds. At the same time, due to our current timelines and operational needs, we can only consider candidates who already have unrestricted U.S. work authorization and do not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to sponsor or maintain any visa types at this time (including OPT / STEM OPT, H-1B, H-4 EAD, L-1, J-1, O-1, TN, or EAD-based authorizations such as pending asylum, TPS, etc.).Do you currently have unrestricted U.S. work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident/green card holder, or equivalent) and will not require employer sponsorship now or in the future?