Senior Manager, IT Operations

Airwallex; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Annual bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Manager for IT Operations. In this role, you'll lead the delivery of exemplary IT support and manage regional IT Operations teams.

Your primary focus will be on aligning IT with business goals, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and implementing efficient processes. You should possess strong communication skills, technical expertise, and experience in leading diverse teams across various locations.

The role offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to shape IT strategies in a growing company.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in multinational, tech-driven environments.
• Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of IT support for employees.
• Manage IT Operations team across regions.
• Drive internal process efficiencies.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication

Experience leading IT teams

Expertise with Apple technologies

Proven AI implementation

Hands-on technical expertise

Vendor management skills

Performance management

Tools

SaaS tools (Slack, Google Workspace, Okta)

Job description

About Airwallex

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,200 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.

Attributes We Value

We hire successful builders with founder‑like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role‑related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor.

You’re humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end‑to‑end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next.

About the team

The Corporate IT team at Airwallex is dedicated to providing exceptional IT support, building robust technical solutions, and leading complex, strategic projects across the business. We are focused on supporting Airwallex’s employees—our core customers—by delivering secure, delightful, and trusted experiences through our IT Operations, IT Engineering, and IT Business Partnerships teams. Our mission is to be the engine that amplifies the impact of every Airwallex team member.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Manager on the IT Operations team, you will play a pivotal role within Corporate IT at Airwallex. You will lead the delivery of a best‑in‑class support experience for our employees, lead new office launches and regional expansions, and ensure fast, effective service desk support. You are an excellent communicator, comfortable with both written and verbal communication, and skilled at collaborating with colleagues locally and internationally. Acting as a bridge between IT support and operations, you will keep our business running smoothly while serving as a “player‑coach” for your team. You’ll set the standard for excellence, act as an escalation point for complex issues, and proactively tackle challenges as they arise. Your focus will be on streamlining our internal workflows and continuously improving our technology, documentation, systems, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Corporate IT leader for your region, ultimately owning the end‑to‑end IT experience in region.
• Guide, mentor, and manage the regional IT Operations team, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and excellence.
• Ensure high-quality and consistent IT support for Airwallex staff, acting as an escalation point for complex issues.
• Collaborate with global and regional leadership teams, effectively communicating priorities and managing high‑pressure situations.
• Drive internal process efficiencies, vendor management, procurement, and oversee office expansions or decommissions.
• Partner with INFOSEC and IT Engineering on security priorities and innovation initiatives.
• Monitor and report on key IT metrics/KPIs, ensuring optimal service delivery and ongoing IT health.
• Leverage AI technologies and emerging tools to streamline workflows and enhance team effectiveness.

Who you are

• Exceptional written and verbal communicator, fluent in English.
• 4+ years of experience leading IT teams in multinational, tech‑driven environments.
• Expertise with Apple technologies and SaaS‑driven organizations.
• Proven ability to successfully implement and utilize AI in operational settings.
• Strong leader with a player‑coach mindset and hands‑on technical expertise.
• Demonstrated experience as an administrator for core SaaS tools (Slack, Google Workspace, Okta, etc.).
• Regional leadership experience managing multiple offices and international teams.
• Skilled in performance management and driving team improvement.
• Familiar with procurement processes, vendor management, and related technologies (ERP, PR/PO, finance systems).
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborate globally, and adapt standards to local needs.

Equal opportunity

Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Compensation

$175K – $280K - Offers Equity - Offers Bonus

Airwallex promotes fair compensation practices in accordance with applicable national, federal, state, and local law.

These expected base pay ranges are based on information at the time this post was generated and represent the company’s good faith minimum and maximum ranges for this role at the time of posting.

The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills and other qualifications, geographic location as noted, internal equity, and other external market factors.

Certain roles may be eligible for other compensation including, but not limited to, annual bonuses, commissions, RSUs, or other forms of compensation in addition to the established salary range.

Benefits vary by country and employment type in accordance with local statutory requirements. All employees receive at least the statutory minimum for paid annual leave and public holidays, with many of our locations offering additional company‑provided vacation days.

For example, for US‑based employees, they are eligible to participate in medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, short‑term and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, and well‑being benefits. US‑based employees also receive 20 paid days of vacation and 12 paid days of company holidays in a calendar year.

Further details about our compensation and benefits package are available upon request by contacting our Talent Acquisition team.