IT managers keep an organization’s technology reliable, secure, and aligned with business goals. They lead technical teams, oversee systems and infrastructure, manage budgets and vendors, and help plan technology investments. Explore vetted IT Manager opportunities on Ladders, focused on professional roles paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by organization, industry, and team size. IT managers may supervise help desk and systems teams, maintain networks and cloud environments, guide cybersecurity and risk initiatives, and coordinate technology projects. They also set priorities, communicate with business leaders, and ensure technology services meet operational needs.
Related titles include Information Technology Manager, IT Operations Manager, Infrastructure Manager, Systems Manager, Network Manager, Service Desk Manager, and IT Security Manager. Scope may range from managing a specialized function to overseeing technology operations across an organization.
Employers often seek experience in IT operations, infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, service management, and project delivery. Leadership, budgeting, vendor management, clear communication, and the ability to translate technical issues into business terms are also valuable. Requirements differ, so review each listing for its specific qualifications.
Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, organization size, specialization, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, making it easier to discover IT management roles aligned with your career goals. Compare job responsibilities and stated compensation as you evaluate opportunities.
Browse IT Manager openings to find roles that match your leadership experience and technical background. Use job details to assess team scope, technology environment, responsibilities, and compensation, then apply to opportunities that fit your next career move.
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by managing a complex network environment, ensuring optimal system performance, and solving hardware/software issues efficiently while supporting end users and maintaining document...
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Lead system administration efforts for a complex, distributed network, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with users and technical teams to resolve issues and maintain documentatio...
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Drive successful delivery of program workstreams by managing schedules, budgets, and Agile teams. Utilize AI tools for planning and reporting while ensuring compliance and quality standards are met th...
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Lead the charge in managing complex project workstreams, coordinating Agile teams, and ensuring compliance with federal standards while leveraging AI tools for effective delivery and reporting...
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Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
$155K - $175K *
Transform cybersecurity by leading risk management and compliance efforts, ensuring the security posture of enterprise information systems while guiding teams through complex authorization processes a...
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IT Procurement / Purchasing Analyst
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Engage in comprehensive procurement processes for IT materials, ensuring alignment with Federal regulations and efficient support for mission-critical operations while exercising independent judgment...
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IT Procurement / Purchasing Analyst
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Join a dynamic team to lead IT procurement efforts, overseeing the full purchasing cycle. Ensure compliance with Government requirements while facilitating timely acquisition of materials for critical...
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IT Procurement / Purchasing Analyst
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Lead the charge in executing IT materials purchasing for a major program, ensuring compliance with Federal regulations while managing the end-to-end procurement process and conducting analysis to opti...
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Solution Manager - Technical Project Manager
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Tackle strategic customer implementations and enhance internal initiatives by leading full lifecycle project delivery and coordinating cross-functional teams, leveraging deep SAP expertise and enterpr...
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Join a dynamic team as you manage the Navy's Logistics Data System, ensuring its performance and security. Collaborate with users and developers, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive system enhancem...
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional financial diligence and transaction services. Leverage your expertise in accounting and project management to build strong client relationships a...
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Senior Analyst, Application Security
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Unlock the potential of secure software development by leading application security initiatives, enhancing security controls, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust protection...
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Support and monitor customer AWS environments overnight, ensuring security and reliability. Manage incidents, respond to security alerts, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with teams to optimize pe...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing consultant engagement and client delivery. As a Client Delivery Manager, you'll foster relationships, support talent alignment, and drive operational excellen...
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IT Developer Enterprise Applications
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Drive innovative solutions by developing and supporting PeopleSoft Financials and ServiceNow applications, collaborating with teams to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable technical outcomes that mee...
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Sr. Manager, IT Security & Risk
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of application security and governance by leading the Security & Controls function for ERP systems. Drive strategic initiatives, manage compliance, and enhance operational efficiency...
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Unlock potential by designing and implementing healthcare system integrations. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless data exchange between Epic and third-party systems, enhancing operational effic...
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Transform your career by managing critical systems operations, enhancing infrastructure, and driving automation in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure high availability an...
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Elevate your career by managing and optimizing our hybrid cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security, compliance, and seamless operations while providing top-notch support to i...
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Support and manage critical network and cloud infrastructure for SMB clients. Play a key role in deploying, automating, and troubleshooting systems, with emphasis on Cisco Meraki, Azure, and infrastru...
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Manage Assurance technology operations, driving user support and implementation initiatives. Oversee daily activities, resolve complex issues, and ensure successful deployment of technologies, enhanci...
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$81K - $135K *
Optimize Assurance technology operations by leading support initiatives, managing complex issues, and driving successful implementation of innovative audit platforms. Foster data quality and enhance u...
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Champion Assurance technology operations by leading support initiatives, managing complex issues, and driving successful implementation of innovative solutions. Elevate user experience and data qualit...
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Lead transformative Assurance technology operations, enhancing user support and driving successful implementation initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective technology adoption and mainta...
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Transform Assurance technology operations by leading support initiatives, managing complex issues, and driving the adoption of innovative solutions. Oversee user support, data quality, and technology...
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What is an IT Manager?
An IT Manager leads technology services or teams within an organization. The role can include overseeing infrastructure, systems, support, cybersecurity, budgets, vendors, and technology projects.
What does an IT Manager do day to day?
Daily work may include prioritizing support and systems work, coordinating projects, managing staff and vendors, monitoring service performance, addressing risks, and working with business leaders on technology needs.
What qualifications are typically required for IT Manager jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for relevant IT experience, team leadership, and knowledge of areas such as infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, or IT operations. Some roles may request a degree or industry certifications.
How much do IT Managers earn?
Pay varies by location, industry, experience, organization size, and specialization. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary details.
Where can I find IT Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse IT Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.