Senior Manager, IT Systems & Operations

Aravo Solutions; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with match

Equity participation

Vacation (4 weeks)

Office amenities

Charitable day of giving

Job summary

Aravo Solutions, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Senior Manager, IT Systems & Operations to lead and scale the internal IT function for a hybrid, distributed workforce.

You will own core IT systems, drive automation, enforce security policies, and partner with Security, Engineering, and HR to deliver reliable technology services. The role requires 5+ years in IT with 3+ years in leadership, experience with AI tools, and a strong track record in SaaS environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience with 3+ years in a management or technical leadership role.
• Strong hands-on experience with a modern IT stack, including AI tools.
• Experience automating user onboarding and offboarding with auditability and traceability.
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as SOC1, SOC2, and FedRAMP.
• SaaS or cloud-first company experience (80-500 employees).
• Ability to scale IT processes in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute and operationalize Aravo's IT roadmap with actionable projects and improvements.
• Lead and mentor a small IT team (helpdesk, systems, IT ops).
• Establish SLAs, KPIs, and user satisfaction metrics; drive continuous improvement.
• Drive tool standardization and rationalization across the technology portfolio.
• Partner with IT leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Oversee strategy and operations of core internal systems, including license management.
• Support a hybrid/remote workforce with effective endpoint, identity, and access strategies.
• Automate onboarding/offboarding, provisioning, and other IT processes.

Skills

IT leadership

Hands-on IT

Automation

Cloud/SaaS

Security/compliance

AI tools

Project management

Job description

• Customer-first mindset

Location:

Hybrid- Employees are required to work out of the nearest office location 2-3 days weekly and for quarterly meetings 1-4 times annually.

Aravo Solutions, Inc., provides leading third-party risk management (TPRM), ESG, and vendor lifecycle management solutions powered by intelligent automation software and designed to meet the needs of TPRM teams at Global 2000 enterprises.

At Aravo, we believe that in an increasingly interconnected world, managing risk is a critical pillar of global resilience. Traditional, manual approaches to TPRM can no longer keep pace with today's scale and speed of disruption. That's why we have pioneered an Intelligence-First™ approach.

Trusted by millions of third-party users in 195+ countries, Aravo provides guidance for the most complex third-party networks in the world, helping them mitigate risk, build business resilience, and protect their reputations. We are fundamentally redesigning how organizations see, understand, and act on risk by embedding AI directly into the core of their workflows.

Joining Aravo means working at the forefront of AI in TPRM and collaborating with a team that views AI as a partner, not a replacement. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, leverage the latest technologies, and contribute to shaping the future of third-party risk management!

Position Overview:

Aravo is seeking a hands‑on, technically strong Senior Manager, IT Systems & Operations to help lead and scale our internal IT function. This role will be responsible for the reliable operation, administration, automation, and continuous improvement of Aravo's corporate IT systems.

The Senior Manager will oversee core IT systems and operations including identity and access management, endpoint management, IT service management, employee onboarding and offboarding, hardware lifecycle, and IT support. This role will partner closely with Engineering, Security, Finance, HR, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient technology services across a distributed workforce.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who can manage people and vendors while also diving into technical problems, improving processes, automating repetitive work, and driving a high‑quality employee IT experience.

Key Responsibilities:

IT Leadership & Operations

• Execute and operationalize Aravo's IT roadmap, translating strategic priorities into actionable projects, initiatives, and operational improvements
• Lead, develop, and mentor a small, high‑impact IT team (helpdesk, systems, IT ops)
• Establish and track SLAs, KPIs, and user satisfaction metrics, driving accountability and continuous improvement
• Drive tool standardization and rationalization, ensuring we are continuously consolidating toolsets and optimizing the technology portfolio
• Partner with IT leadership on budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and cost optimization
• Establish IT operating standards, processes, and governance that support the company's growth and evolving business needs
• Partner closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand needs, prioritize initiatives, and deliver effective IT solutions

Corporate IT Operations

• Own the strategy and operational management of core internal systems, including license management
• Ensure reliable, scalable onboarding/offboarding processes and lifecycle management
• Maintain high availability, performance, and reliability of internal systems
• Support a hybrid/remote workforce across multiple locations with effective endpoint, identity, and access strategies
• Establish scalable operational processes and controls that enable IT to support continued organizational growth

IT Automation & Enablement

• Automate employee onboarding, offboarding, access provisioning, device provisioning, and other repetitive IT processes
• Identify opportunities to integrate HR, identity, SaaS, endpoint, and ITSM platforms
• Establish appropriate processes and controls for adoption of AI-enabled IT tools
• Leverage AI and automation to improve IT efficiency, service quality, and employee experience

Security & Compliance Partnership

• Partner with Security and Engineering to support audit and customer-driven compliance requirements
• Enforce identity, access control, and endpoint security policies
• Establish governance for onboarding AI solutions and usage that adhere to proper security and data practices
• Support audits, evidence collection, and vendor security reviews
• Drive security awareness and best practices across employees
• Partner with Security and Engineering leadership to continuously strengthen the company's overall security and compliance posture

End-User Experience & Support

• Own the IT support function with a focus on responsiveness, quality, scalability, and automation
• Deliver a seamless employee experience across onboarding, support, and tooling
• Continuously improve documentation, self‑service, and internal processes
• Establish a culture of service excellence and accountability across the IT function

Vendor, Asset & SaaS Management

• Own the SaaS application portfolio, licensing strategy, and cost optimization
• Track and manage IT assets and lifecycle (procurement → retirement)
• Negotiate vendor contracts and manage third‑party relationships
• Drive strategic vendor evaluation and consolidation to optimize cost, security, functionality, and employee experience

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in IT, with 3+ years in a management or technical leadership role
• Strong hands‑on experience with modern IT stack, including AI tools
• Automating user onboarding and offboarding with auditability and traceability
• Experience supporting compliance frameworks such as Microsoft SSPA, SOC1, and SOC 2
• Support FedRamp related activities and compliance
• Proven ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on
• Strong project management and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Experience in a SaaS or cloud‑first company (80-500 employees ideal)
• Experience scaling IT processes in a high‑growth environment

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with zero trust security principles
• Exposure to customer‑facing security or audit requirements

Key Competencies:

• Hands‑on leadership with a "roll up your sleeves" mindset
• Self‑starter with entrepreneurial attitude towards managing everything IT
• Strong operational discipline and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a lean environment
• Clear communication with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Customer‑first mindset

Why Join Us:

At Aravo Solutions, Inc., we offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to innovate, grow, and make a meaningful impact. We provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work alongside industry experts on cutting‑edge projects.

Benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical Insurance options for the Employee and Family
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Matching
• Equity Participation
• 4 Weeks of Vacation
• Fully Stocked Kitchens
• Company‑Sponsored Charitable Day of Giving Events

As a SaaS company, we're all about smart technology and forward-thinking innovation. But when it comes to building our team, we're firm believers that people should evaluate people.

That's why we've intentionally turned off the AI-driven screening and scoring features in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). When you apply to Aravo, your application isn't filtered out by an invisible algorithm—it's reviewed by a real recruiter working hand‑in‑hand with our hiring managers. We've also established and enforced a companywide policy governing the appropriate use of AI, including how it can enhance the hiring process for managers without relying on an invisible, unknown entity to make decisions.

If you're taking the time to learn about us and put your best foot forward, we're committed to matching that effort with ours. Technology might power our platforms, but when it comes to recognizing potential, real people will always remain at the heart of our hiring decisions.

Aravo Solutions Inc. is registered as an employer in many, but not all, states. If an applicant is not in or able to work from a state where Aravo Solutions Inc. is registered, they may not be eligible for employment. The eligible states include: FL, GA, MA, MO, NC, NH, NV, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX and UT.