Alight Solutions

Senior Operations Manager - Virtual

Alight Solutions$130K — $170K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Deerfield, IL
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 7+ years of IT operations experience; 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Direct management experience with Control-M and similar enterprise schedulers.
  • Proven expertise managing AWS infrastructure services like EC2, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch.
  • Experienced in data transmission protocols and high-volume print workflows.
  • Track record in managing high-severity production incidents.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy and improvement for Managed File Transfer and associated platforms.
  • Establish and monitor key performance metrics and service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Direct incident management and disaster recovery programs to ensure service resilience.
  • Drive the adoption of AI and automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Identify uses for Generative AI to improve operational documentation and support.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to align technology services with business objectives.
  • Oversee client onboarding and resolve critical operational issues promptly.
  • Build strategic vendor relationships and manage ongoing performance.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package.
  • Continuing education and training opportunities.
  • Tremendous potential for career growth within a global organization.
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a high-performing Senior Manager of Technology Operations to lead our core infrastructure, automation, and support teams. In this role, you will oversee enterprise file transfer systems, workload automation, print fulfillment, and AWS cloud environments. You will drive operational excellence by managing critical vendor relationships, establishing robust support frameworks, and leading a high-performing team of engineers and analysts.

** Please NOTE: Applicants must reside in the United States in one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia in order to be considered for this role. **

**US Citizenship requirements- as this role supports services provided to the federal government and/or a federal government contractor, proof will be required to verify US citizenship status at time of hire.**

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy, performance, security, and continuous improvement of Managed File Transfer (MFT), Control-M, Control-D, print fulfillment platforms, and associated AWS-hosted infrastructure.
  • Ensure high availability and operational excellence through the establishment, monitoring, and reporting of key performance metrics, SLAs, and system health indicators.
  • Direct incident management, escalation, disaster recovery, and business continuity programs to minimize risk and ensure service resilience.
  • Drive the adoption of AI, AIOps, and automation solutions to enhance monitoring, reduce operational complexity, streamline workflows, and improve service reliability.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage Generative AI and intelligent automation to improve technical documentation, knowledge management, support operations, and user experience.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and external clients, aligning technology services and operational capabilities with business objectives.
  • Lead client onboarding activities and act as the senior escalation point for critical operational issues, ensuring timely resolution and a positive service experience.
  • Build and manage strategic relationships with technology and business partners, including vendor selection, contract renewals, licensing, and ongoing performance management.
  • Establish and mature 24x7 support capabilities, driving root cause analysis, process improvements, and proactive measures that enhance system stability and reduce recurring issues.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of engineers, analysts, and technology professionals, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture.
  • Promote continuous learning, accountability, innovation, and cross-functional partnership while supporting career growth and organizational success.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of experience in IT operations, with at least 3+ years in a formal people management or leadership role.
  • Direct experience managing Control-M (or similar enterprise schedulers), Control-D, and MFT platforms.
  • Proven experience managing infrastructure operations within AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch).
  • Demonstrated experience with data transmission protocols (SFTP, AS2, HTTPS) and high-volume print fulfillment workflows.
  • Proven track record of managing high-severity production incidents


Application and Interview

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Please be aware that Alight is a camera-on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations.

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum :
130,000.00 USD
Maximum :
170,000.00 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: Wellbeing and Benefits Selector Page - Alight

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

About Alight Solutions

Alight Solutions is a leading provider of integrated benefits, payroll and cloud solutions. With more than 15,000 professionals across 29 countries, Alight provides leading-edge benefits administration and ERP technology and services to more than 3,250 clients including 50% of the Fortune 500. Alight?s combination of data-driven insights and technology expertise creates unique value for clients.
Learn more about Alight Solutions
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Founded
2017
NASDAQ

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