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Directive is hiring a Senior IT Manager (Remote Canada)

About the Role

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems while managing a team of technical professionals to support organizational growth and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the development and optimization of IT infrastructure across remote environments
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the IT department with a focus on uptime and performance
  • Lead a team of IT professionals, providing mentorship and performance guidance
  • Develop and enforce IT security policies and compliance standards
  • Collaborate with department heads to align technology initiatives with business objectives
  • Plan and execute technology upgrades and system integrations
  • Ensure data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity protocols are in place
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot critical issues
  • Evaluate and implement new software and hardware solutions
  • Manage vendor relationships and IT procurement processes
  • Drive cloud infrastructure strategy and optimization
  • Support end-user computing needs across the organization
  • Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and configurations
  • Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations and industry standards
  • Lead incident response and root cause analysis for major outages
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement in IT service delivery
  • Oversee identity and access management systems
  • Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to strengthen threat defenses
  • Implement monitoring and alerting tools for proactive system management
  • Guide IT budget planning and cost control initiatives
  • Facilitate change management processes for system updates
  • Support digital transformation projects as needed
  • Ensure software licensing compliance across platforms
  • Optimize remote work infrastructure for scalability and security
  • Stay current with emerging technologies relevant to enterprise IT

Compensation

Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package

Work Arrangement

Remote position within Canada

Team

Part of a growing technology team focused on scalable infrastructure and systems management

Why This Role Matters

  • This position plays a critical role in maintaining the stability and security of company-wide IT systems, directly impacting employee productivity and organizational resilience.
  • The right candidate will shape the future of remote technology operations and influence long-term infrastructure strategy.

What We Look For

  • We value technical depth combined with leadership maturity.
  • Candidates should demonstrate a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Not available

Required Skills
Systems AdministrationCloud SecurityIT GovernanceVendor ManagementNetwork SecurityStrategic Planning
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Directive
Directive Consulting is the performance marketing agency for SaaS and Tech companies. They use Customer Generation, a marketing methodology focused on SQLs and Customers instead of traditional metrics like MQLs. They offer Paid Media, SEO/Content, CRO, and Video services by creating comprehensive digital marketing strategies that help clients hit their SQL targets consistently.
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Posted 6 months ago