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Senior Manager, Information Technology

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Location
New York City, NY
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Data
Salary
$195,000 - $230,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, engineering, or a related discipline
  • At least twelve (12) years of progressive information technology experience
  • Leadership responsibility for enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, business systems, and service delivery
  • Experience leading small, geographically distributed technology teams
  • Strong knowledge of cloud environments, networking, cybersecurity, identity and access management, enterprise applications, AI tools, and productivity platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to balance technology strategy and leadership with hands-on implementation
Nice to have
  • Experience leading large-scale technology integrations, separations, deployments, or organizational disentanglements
  • Experience supporting global or geographically distributed operations
  • Experience within science, conservation, education, media, philanthropy, a nonprofit, or another mission-driven environment
What the job really is

The Senior Manager of Information Technology at OceanX will lead the global technology function, overseeing strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and user support. This hands-on leadership role involves managing a small team, collaborating with external partners, and ensuring technology aligns with the organization's mission in science and education. The position requires balancing strategic oversight with operational execution across various initiatives and locations.

Benefits
  • Access to a World Class Exploration Vessel
  • 100% company paid medical premiums
  • 17 company paid holidays
  • Friday summer hours
  • Monthly community happy hours
  • Hybrid work environment
Things to weigh
  • No mention of specific technologies or tools used, which may affect familiarity and adaptability for candidates
  • The role requires flexibility in working hours, which may not suit all candidates
  • The position is in a nonprofit environment, which may differ from corporate tech roles in terms of resources and pace
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