Senior Manager, Information Technology

Portland Seed Fund; United States; Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Remote work stipend

Professional development budget

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Job summary

Customer.io seeks a hands-on Senior Manager of Information Technology to lead and scale internal tech operations for a globally distributed team. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will oversee IT infrastructure and partner with IT Manager and IT Support Specialist to solve problems and optimize performance.

This player-coach role requires leading a small team while staying close to the work, driving reliability, security, and employee experience as we build more scalable IT operations over

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT experience, including leadership or mentoring others.
• Hands-on leader who balances strategy with execution.
• Experience in high-growth or startup environments with evolving processes.
• Solid understanding of modern IT systems and tooling (IDP, MDM, EDR, VPN, DLP) and SaaS tooling.
• Experience with compliance and security frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Strong operational instincts and ability to prioritize and drive work across teams.
• Clear, proactive communicator across remote, asynchronous environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support day-to-day IT operations across a distributed environment.
• Manage and develop a small IT team with hands-on support.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support onboarding, tooling, access, and security needs.
• Drive improvements in IT processes and systems (identity management, device management, SaaS tooling).
• Support and maintain compliance and security practices (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions to improve speed and user experience.
• Establish operating rhythms (SLAs, ticketing workflows, documentation) to drive accountability.

Skills

IT operations

Team leadership

SaaS tooling

Security & compliance

Identity management

Device management

SOC 2/ISO27001

Remote collaboration

Hands-on leadership

Tools

IDP

MDM

EDR

VPN

DLP

Job description

Senior Manager, Information Technology at Customer.io

Hi, my name is Bill, VP of Operations, and I am seeking a hands‑on and strategic Senior Manager of Information Technology to lead and scale our internal technology operations. Reporting to me, this role is responsible for overseeing IT infrastructure, managing internal systems, and ensuring a secure, reliable, and efficient tech environment for our globally distributed team. The ideal candidate will not only lead but also be comfortable rolling up their sleeves to work directly alongside their team—a capable IT Manager and IT Support Specialist—solving problems and optimizing performance.

This is a player‑coach role — you’ll lead a small but high‑impact team (IT Manager and IT Support Specialist) while staying close to the work. You’ll partner closely with stakeholders across the business to improve reliability, security, and employee experience, while helping build more scalable and efficient IT operations over time.

Over 8,000 companies — from scrappy startups to global brands — use our platform to send billions of emails, push notifications, in‑app messages, and SMS every day. Customer.io powers automated communication that people actually want to receive. We help teams send smarter, more relevant messages using real‑time behavioral data.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support day‑to‑day IT operations, ensuring a reliable and high‑quality experience for employees across a distributed environment


• Manage and develop a small IT team, providing guidance, prioritization, and hands‑on support where needed


• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, People, Legal, Finance) to support onboarding, tooling, access, and security needs


• Drive improvements in IT processes and systems, including identity management, device management, and SaaS tooling


• Support and maintain compliance and security practices (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) in partnership with internal stakeholders


• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions to improve speed, consistency, and user experience


• Help establish and maintain clear operating rhythms (e.g., SLAs, ticketing workflows, documentation) to drive accountability and visibility

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in IT, including experience leading or mentoring others in a team environment


• Strong player‑coach mindset — comfortable leading while staying hands‑on in execution


• Experience working in high‑growth or startup environments, where processes are evolving and adaptability is key


• Solid understanding of modern IT systems and tooling (e.g., IDP, MDM, EDR, VPN, DLP) and SaaS‑based environments


• Experience supporting or partnering on compliance and security frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)


• Strong operational instincts — able to prioritize effectively, manage competing demands, and drive work forward


• Clear, proactive communicator who can work effectively across teams in a remote, asynchronous environment

We believe in transparency. The salary for this role is $158,000 - $180,000 USD (or equivalent in local currency) depending on experience and subject to market rate adjustment.

Zone 1: $189,000 - $216,000 USD
Zone 2: $173,000 - $198,000 USD
Zone 3: $158,000 - $180,000 USD

We know our people are what make us great, and we’re committed to taking great care of them. Our inclusive benefits package supports your well‑being and growth, including100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and supplemental insurance premiums for you and your family. We also offer16 weeks paid parental leave, unlimited PTO, stipends for remote work and wellness, a professional development budget, and more.

No gotchas, no trick questions - just a clear, human process designed to help both of us make an informed decision.

• 30‑minute call with Recruiter


• 45‑minute video call with Hiring Manager


• 3 x 30‑minute video call with Cross‑Functional Partners


• 45‑minute Case & Case Review Call with Team

All final candidates will be asked to complete a background check and employment verifications as part of our pre‑employment process.

Customer.io recognizes the stifling impact of systemic injustice on diverse communities. We commit to using our influence to increase inclusion and equity within the tech industry. We strive to build an inclusive team culture, implement bias‑free hiring practices, and develop community partnerships to expand our global impact.

Zoom is the only video conference platform that we use, virtual interviews will be conducted using the video capability (i.e., not via the chat), and offers will be extended in writing on official Customer.io letterhead. Please be vigilant in all of your job search activity, and if you have any questions please contact [e-mail] .

Check out our careers page for more information about why you should come work with us! We believe in empathy, transparency, responsibility, and, yes, a little awkwardness. If you’re excited by what you read —