Customer.io
Senior Manager, Information Technology
Customer.io
$158k - $180k
Worldwide (Remote)

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

Fueled by first-party data, create personalized journeys across all channels with our customer engagement platform.


All Job Openings at Customer.io