IT Systems Manager Jobs

Explore IT Systems Manager opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. IT Systems Managers help organizations keep essential technology reliable, secure, and ready to scale. They guide teams responsible for infrastructure, business systems, networks, cloud platforms, and end-user technology.

What Does an IT Systems Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but an IT Systems Manager commonly oversees the deployment, maintenance, and improvement of technology systems. The role may include setting IT priorities, managing budgets and vendors, leading technical staff, planning upgrades, coordinating incident response, and ensuring systems meet security and availability requirements. Many managers work across departments to align technology investments with business needs.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for a combination of technical expertise and people leadership. Relevant strengths may include IT infrastructure and systems administration, cloud services, networking, identity and access management, cybersecurity practices, disaster recovery, and IT service management. Communication, project planning, vendor management, and the ability to translate technical issues for business stakeholders are also valuable. Requirements differ by employer and seniority.

Career Opportunities in IT Systems Management

IT Systems Managers work in industries ranging from finance and healthcare to technology, manufacturing, and professional services. Depending on experience and organizational structure, the role can lead to positions such as Director of IT, Head of Infrastructure, or senior technology operations leadership. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, work arrangements, and qualifications.

Find IT Systems Manager Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search IT Systems Manager openings and related leadership roles, then review each listing for details about the team, technology environment, compensation, and application requirements.

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$100K - $145K *

Drive the development and management of marketing strategies across face-to-face channels, optimizing campaign performance and enhancing customer experiences while collaborating with partners to achie...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving innovative marketing strategies across face-to-face channels. You'll manage campaigns, enhance customer experiences, and optimize budgets while collaborating with partners t...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $180K *

Champion the development of Advanced Deposition Materials by leading New Product Introductions from concept to high volume manufacturing, ensuring cross-functional alignment and delivering quality pro...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $180K *

Champion innovative product development by leading cross-functional teams to drive New Product Introductions in Advanced Deposition Materials, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $225K *

Optimize your career by leading the Adobe Experience Manager platform, driving digital marketing initiatives, and managing a diverse team to enhance global content delivery and customer experience acr...

Kalamazoo, MIRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $126K *

Transform medical billing operations by leading a team to optimize systems, enhance service delivery, and drive continuous improvement through technology and structured practices, ensuring accountabil...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $166K *

Join a team that's redefining automation and AIOps for state infrastructure. Lead initiatives in AI-enabled operations and drive the evolution of enterprise automation while supporting the Texas Priva...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $85K *

Join a dynamic team to lead a national initiative enhancing AI literacy across PK-12 education. Collaborate with educators and stakeholders to develop interdisciplinary resources and frameworks, ensur...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$86K - $166K *

Advance enterprise access governance by operationalizing transformation initiatives, enhancing customer engagement, and driving automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish scalabl...

Allen Park, MIRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $216K *

Elevate data integration and engineering efforts to enhance the CMS Fraud Prevention System. Collaborate with teams to design and operate data pipelines, ensuring compliance and security while optimiz...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $156K *

Join a team that's advancing cancer diagnostics through innovative EHR integrations. As a Senior Integration Analyst, you'll drive technical solutions, collaborate with partners, and mentor peers to e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $172K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of security and cloud infrastructure, leading a team to optimize AWS environments, implement DevSecOps practices, and enhance automation for secure software del...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and develop complex applications for federal clients, collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality solutions. Utilize modern technologies and best practices to enhance user experience and...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of Account Managers focused on retaining and expanding enterprise accounts. Drive revenue growth and enhance customer relationships while developing your...

Tampa, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining audit practices by leading the transition to an agentic operating model. Collaborate across functions to innovate audit methodologies and drive transformation for clients...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional efforts to drive execution in a fast-paced remote environment, overseeing key product initiatives and customer issues in our Privileged Access Management portfolio, while ensurin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Grow your career with a pivotal leadership role overseeing IT service delivery, project management, and customer engagement. Drive collaboration across teams to enhance infrastructure operations and e...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $145K *

Take ownership of vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring compliance and performance across multiple service categories. Collaborate with teams to drive risk assessments, negotiations, and contin...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $215K *

Drive organic growth by enhancing share of wallet within strategic accounts. Build executive relationships, execute account plans, and leverage cross-portfolio solutions to maximize revenue and custom...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Shape and drive the growth of Empower's Field Sales Program by recruiting, training, and managing sales contractors in new markets, while optimizing processes and ensuring effective team workflows for...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to build scalable web applications and APIs, leveraging modern technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that enhance business workflows...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$117K - $195K *

Champion innovative automation solutions by analyzing and documenting business processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and deliver high-quality RPA implementations tha...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional cost management services for large-scale construction projects. Leverage your expertise in a client-facing role, ensuring project objectives are...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity operations by managing incident response, mentoring SOC analysts, and developing processes to effectively identify and mitigate threats in a 24/7 Security Op...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $118K *

Unlock potential by driving application security initiatives through innovative tooling and automation. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to safeguard cloud platforms and implement security b...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an IT Systems Manager do?question toggle

    An IT Systems Manager leads the operation and improvement of an organization’s technology systems. Duties may include managing infrastructure and systems teams, overseeing upgrades and vendors, supporting security and availability, and aligning IT services with business priorities.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for IT Systems Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek relevant IT experience, knowledge of systems and infrastructure, and experience leading projects or teams. Familiarity with cloud platforms, networking, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and IT service management may also be useful.

  • Which skills are important for an IT Systems Manager?question toggle

    Technical knowledge, problem-solving, communication, project management, and team leadership are important. Budgeting, vendor management, risk awareness, and the ability to explain technology decisions to nontechnical stakeholders can also help.

  • What industries hire IT Systems Managers?question toggle

    IT Systems Managers are employed across many sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and professional services. The systems and regulatory requirements differ by industry and employer.

  • How can I find IT Systems Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for IT Systems Manager openings and review listings for salary, responsibilities, location, and qualifications. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.