Super Micro Computer, Inc

GM, IT Operations

Super Micro Computer, Inc$225K — $265K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's preferred)
  • 15+ years of IT operations experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles
  • Strong experience in IT service management (e.g., ITIL framework)
  • Hands-on experience with SOX compliance, ITGC controls, and audit processes
  • Proven track record in managing helpdesk, infrastructure, applications, and security operations
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary liaison between business and IT; manage demand intake and prioritize initiatives.
  • Oversee helpdesk and support functions; enforce SLAs/KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure reliability, performance, and scalability of IT systems and applications; lead incident, problem, and change management.
  • Govern user access lifecycle; enforce RBAC and maintain audit-ready records.
  • Oversee operational cybersecurity, including monitoring and incident response.
  • Own ITGCs and ensure control effectiveness and audit readiness.
  • Establish operational governance and reporting; lead and develop teams for efficiency and alignment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Eligibility for other forms of compensation, including bonus and equity award programs
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 28903

Job Summary:

Supermicro is seeking an experienced IT leader to oversee all IT operations at our headquarters. The General Manager, IT Operations is responsible for leading end-to-end IT service delivery and operational excellence across the organization. This role serves as the primary liaison between business users and IT, ensuring effective intake, prioritization, and delivery of IT services. The GM oversees helpdesk operations, system and application support, account provisioning, and security operations, while ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements, including SOX.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • IT Service Leadership & Stakeholder Management
    Serve as the primary liaison between business and IT; manage demand intake, prioritize initiatives, and ensure high-quality service delivery and user satisfaction.
  • End-User Support & Helpdesk Operations
    Oversee helpdesk and support functions; enforce SLAs/KPIs and drive continuous improvement in responsiveness and user experience.
  • Systems, Infrastructure & Application Operations
    Ensure reliability, performance, and scalability of IT systems and applications; lead incident, problem, and change management.
  • Access Management & Provisioning
    Govern user access lifecycle (onboarding, changes, offboarding); enforce RBAC, least-privilege principles, and maintain audit-ready records.
  • Security Operations
    Oversee operational cybersecurity, including monitoring, incident response, and adherence to security policies and standards.
  • SOX Compliance & IT Controls
    Own ITGCs (access, change management, operations); ensure control effectiveness, audit readiness, and timely remediation of findings.
  • Governance, Reporting & Team Leadership
    Establish operational governance and reporting; lead and develop teams, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and alignment with business goals.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 15+ years of IT operations experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles
  • Strong experience in IT service management (e.g., ITIL framework)
  • Hands-on experience with SOX compliance, ITGC controls, and audit processes
  • Proven track record in managing helpdesk, infrastructure, applications, and security operations
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills


Salary Range

$225,000 - $265,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc

Super Micro Computer, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells server solutions based on modular and open architecture. The company offers a range of server, storage, and networking solutions, as well as application-optimized software. Super Micro Computer's products are used in data centers, cloud computing, enterprise IT, big data, high performance computing, and embedded systems. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Super Micro Computer, Inc
Size
4,155 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$88.5 million
5 Year Trend
+15.9%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
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