Manager, IT Operations

Kyverna Therapeutics

$135K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in IT operations or related enterprise IT roles.
  • 3+ years of experience managing or leading IT support teams.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows, macOS, and hardware support.
  • Proven leadership skills in optimizing helpdesk operations and workflows.
  • Experience with IT asset management and lifecycle planning.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily IT operations and end-user support delivery.
  • Manage and mentor IT support staff or vendor resources.
  • Serve as escalation point for high-priority users and complex issues.
  • Oversee endpoint lifecycle management and asset tracking.
  • Administer workflows for core SaaS platforms like Microsoft 365 and Zoom.
  • Partner with multiple departments for onboarding and compliance processes.
  • Own corporate A/V support and hybrid collaboration spaces.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and recommend process improvements.
  • Coordinate with vendors for timely issue resolution.
  • Build and maintain IT documentation and training materials.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment in Emeryville, CA.
  • Opportunity for performance bonuses.
  • Participation in the company's stock plan.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Title: Manager, IT Operations

Reports to: Director, IT Infrastructure & Security
Location: Emeryville, CA (Hybrid)

The Manager IT Operations leads day-to-day IT operations and end-user support, with a focus on service delivery, team leadership, endpoint management, SaaS administration, onboarding, and executive support. This role also drives process improvements, documentation, asset management, vendor coordination, and secure employee technology experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily IT operations and support delivery for helpdesk, endpoint, collaboration, and employee technology services.
  • Manage and mentor IT support staff or vendor resources, setting expectations for ticket quality, SLA performance, documentation, and customer experience.
  • Serve as escalation point for high-priority users and complex issues across Microsoft 365, Windows, macOS, mobile devices, connectivity, peripherals, and productivity tools.
  • Oversee endpoint lifecycle management, including procurement, deployment, MDM enrollment, asset tracking, repair, refresh, and retirement for Apple and Windows devices.
  • Administer and improve workflows for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Intune, Jamf, Okta or equivalent identity tools, Zoom, Fresh Service, and other core SaaS platforms.
  • Partner with Security, Compliance, HR, Facilities, and Finance on onboarding, offboarding, access changes, device compliance, asset recovery, and audit-ready procedures.
  • Own executive, conference room, and corporate A/V support, ensuring meetings, events, and hybrid collaboration spaces are reliable and professionally supported.
  • Perform root-cause analysis for recurring incidents, access issues, endpoint problems, and support bottlenecks; recommend long-term process, automation, or training improvements.
  • Coordinate with Level 3 teams, vendors, and service providers when needed, ensuring timely and documented resolution.
  • Build and maintain IT runbooks, user guides, knowledge base content, and training materials to improve self-service and support consistency.


Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in IT operations, end-user support, helpdesk management, infrastructure support, or related enterprise IT functions.
  • 3+ years of experience leading, managing, mentoring, or supervising IT support teams, technical operations staff, contractors, or vendor resources.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Windows, macOS, Apple and PC hardware, MDM, SaaS administration, identity workflows, and corporate A/V systems.
  • Proven ability to lead helpdesk operations, optimize ticket workflows, maintain SLA discipline, and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with IT asset management, procurement, vendor coordination, lifecycle planning, documentation, and secure support operations.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment and respond effectively to shifting priorities and confidential information.


The San Francisco Bay Area salary range for this position is $135K to $150K USD annually. This salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation individual education, experience, tenure, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible for bonus, benefits, and participation in Company's stock plan.

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