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Information Technology (IT) Operations Manager

About Us:

The Visterra Landscape Group platform is ranked among North America’s top 20 landscape service providers. Collectively, Visterra partner companies bring more than 200 years of expertise in landscape maintenance, enhancement, construction, sweeping, portering, and critical winter services, with a reputation for excellence in client service.

Incumbent partner leaders guide day-to-day operations with teams that value and prioritize safety, employee well-being, and dynamic career pathways.

Visterra’s partner companies include Outdoor Pride and Riverside Services in New Hampshire and Massachusetts; Dyna-Mist, Texas Landscape Group, and Qualitiscape in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas; Oberson’s and GroundsPRO in Ohio and Kentucky; H&M Landscaping in Northeast Ohio; Land Corps in Tennessee; Full Care serving Missouri and the broader Midwest region; and Clover, serving Alabama. For more information, visit VLGLLC.com.

Role Overview:

The Information Technology Operations Manager leads Visterra’s day-to-day technology operations, including IT service delivery, infrastructure support, vendor performance, acquisition integrations, and the overall employee technology experience. This position leads the internal IT operations team and partners closely with the Vice President of Technology to provide reliable, scalable, secure, and business-aligned technology services across the organization

Key Responsibilities:

People Leadership:

• Lead and develop a lean, high-performing IT operations team, including Systems Administration, Tier II, and Tier I support.
• Hire, coach, develop, and support team members while building a responsive, accountable, and service-oriented culture.
• Establish clear priorities, performance expectations, and operating standards for the IT operations function.

IT Service Delivery & Operations:

• Own IT service management end to end, including establishing and monitoring SLAs, overseeing service desk operations and ticket queue performance, and driving improvements in response time, resolution time, and first-contact resolution.
• Evaluate, implement, and continuously improve IT operations tools and platforms, including ITSM, endpoint management, and monitoring solutions, in partnership with the Senior Systems Administrator.
• Establish standards and operating practices that improve reliability, scalability, security, and the employee technology experience.
• Serve as the final escalation point for Sev-1 critical infrastructure incidents, supported by the organization’s 24/7 external MDR partner.

Vendor & Financial Management:

• Own the co-managed vendor ecosystem, including security/MDR services, incident response retainers, and tenant-migration partners.
• Establish and monitor technical SLAs and hold external partners accountable to contractual commitments and service expectations.
• Manage the IT operating budget, software licensing, vendor contracts, renewals, and related technology spend.
• Evaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

M&A Integration:

• Own and continuously improve the IT integration playbook supporting Visterra’s acquisition pipeline.
• Coordinate technology onboarding for acquired businesses, direct migration partners, and ensure each acquisition is integrated according to consistent technology, security, and operational standards.
• Partner with acquisition and business leaders to identify technology requirements, risks, dependencies, and transition priorities.

Business Partnership:

• Partner closely with the VP of Technology to ensure day-to-day IT operations remain aligned with broader technology and internal platform initiatives.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand operational needs, identify technology opportunities, and ensure IT services effectively support a distributed workforce.

Key Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 3 years in an IT leadership role with responsibility for teams, vendors, budgets, or comparable operational functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading a service desk or IT operations function with accountability for service levels and operational outcomes.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, with the ability to establish standards, evaluate technical recommendations, and effectively oversee internal and external technical resources.
• Experience managing and developing IT professionals, including performance management, coaching, and workload prioritization.
• Proven experience with vendor management, contract negotiation or oversight, and SLA management.
• Experience supporting a distributed workforce with office, remote, and field-based technology and hardware needs.
• Experience with M&A technology integration, organizational change, or complex technology transitions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, prioritization, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 5–10% for strategic site visits and acquisition-related meetings.

Benefits:

Visterra offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

• Paid Time Off
• Health and Wellness Coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

The above description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Visterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v). We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Compensation:

Visterra offers competitive pay commensurate with experience in a similar position. The range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 annually. The actual compensation offered may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity, among other considerations.