
Senior Manager, Information Technology
Overview
Customer.io is seeking a hands-on and strategic Senior Manager of Information Technology to lead and scale our internal technology operations.
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
- - 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
Required Skills
- - 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
Benefits
- - 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and supplemental insurance premiums for you and your family
- - 16 weeks paid parental leave
- - Unlimited PTO
- - Stipends for remote work and wellness
- - Professional development budget
- - More benefits available
About the company
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