IT Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA
IT Manager jobs in San Jose are in strong demand, concentrated in North San Jose, Downtown, and the Santana Row corridor across enterprise software, semiconductor, and cybersecurity sectors. Employers hiring right now include Adobe, AMD, and BDO USA. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerAdobe
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
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Sr. Category Manager - IT
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Align Technology
Sr. Category Manager - IT
San Jose, California
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IT Manager and IPM (Initiative Portfolio Manager)
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Sanmina
IT Manager and IPM (Initiative Portfolio Manager)
San Jose, California
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Sr. Manager, IT, Microsoft Platforms
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Synaptics
Sr. Manager, IT, Microsoft Platforms
San Jose, California
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Senior Manager IT Storage Engineering
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AMD
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San Jose, California
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IT Audit Manager
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Sr. Category Manager - IT
Align Technology·San Jose, California
Job functions:
$132k - $181k/yr
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Description
This position is ideal for mid-level sourcing/procurement professionals to join the Indirect Sourcing team as a Sr. Category Manager – IT, leading RFPs and negotiating best-in-class terms for SaaS, Hardware, and Telecom. You work within a growing global team based out of San Jose, CA, with peers and business partners globally, with key locations in North Carolina, Arizona, Switzerland, Poland, and China. In concert with key business partners, you will promote adoption of the procurement guidelines and ensure the proper resources are engaged at the appropriate time. Expectations for this role include creating and executing category strategies, with the aim of increasing managed spend, driving incremental savings, and managing sourcing events at a global level. You must be comfortable working with and influencing senior executives both internally and externally.
Role expectations
- Identify business partner priorities and requirements
- Shape category strategies aligned with business partner priorities, requirements, and company growth objectives.
- Manage business partner relationships.
- Execute sourcing engagements.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Understand market trends and gather insights.
- Manage key supplier relationships.
- Monitor supplier spend and compliance to contract metrics.
- Continuously develop yourself and coach others.
What we're looking for
- 6+ years of IT Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and/or Supplier Management.
- Experience in the Medical Devices, Manufacturing, High Tech, or Management Consulting industry is a plus.
- Effective communication and data interpretation skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfort and experience in developing and defining processes, versus following processes.
- To be a self-starter and independent thinker.
- Experience with cross-functional teams.
- Effective project and time management skills.
- Global experience is a plus.
Pay Transparency
If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
General Description of All Benefits
General Description of All Benefits
We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees:
- Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan
Employee benefits. Align offers its employees:
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
- Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
- 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
- Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
- Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
- 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
- If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
- Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?
Explore Align's culture here!
Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.
Applicant Privacy Policy:
Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
Align Technology
Sr. Category Manager - IT
San Jose, California
Added 4d ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
$132k - $181k/yr
Job Description
Description
This position is ideal for mid-level sourcing/procurement professionals to join the Indirect Sourcing team as a Sr. Category Manager – IT, leading RFPs and negotiating best-in-class terms for SaaS, Hardware, and Telecom. You work within a growing global team based out of San Jose, CA, with peers and business partners globally, with key locations in North Carolina, Arizona, Switzerland, Poland, and China. In concert with key business partners, you will promote adoption of the procurement guidelines and ensure the proper resources are engaged at the appropriate time. Expectations for this role include creating and executing category strategies, with the aim of increasing managed spend, driving incremental savings, and managing sourcing events at a global level. You must be comfortable working with and influencing senior executives both internally and externally.
Role expectations
- Identify business partner priorities and requirements
- Shape category strategies aligned with business partner priorities, requirements, and company growth objectives.
- Manage business partner relationships.
- Execute sourcing engagements.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Understand market trends and gather insights.
- Manage key supplier relationships.
- Monitor supplier spend and compliance to contract metrics.
- Continuously develop yourself and coach others.
What we're looking for
- 6+ years of IT Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and/or Supplier Management.
- Experience in the Medical Devices, Manufacturing, High Tech, or Management Consulting industry is a plus.
- Effective communication and data interpretation skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfort and experience in developing and defining processes, versus following processes.
- To be a self-starter and independent thinker.
- Experience with cross-functional teams.
- Effective project and time management skills.
- Global experience is a plus.
Pay Transparency
If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
General Description of All Benefits
General Description of All Benefits
We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees:
- Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan
Employee benefits. Align offers its employees:
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
- Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
- 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
- Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
- Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
- 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
- If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
- Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?
Explore Align's culture here!
Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.
Applicant Privacy Policy:
Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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Who's Hiring
- Adobe60
- AMD20
- BDO USA20
- Sanmina20
- Synaptics20
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software40
- Accounting & Auditing20
- Electronics & Hardware20
- Consulting & Professional Services20
IT Manager Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a it manager job in San Jose?
Focus on the sectors that drive San Jose hiring: enterprise software, semiconductor manufacturing, and cybersecurity. Companies in North San Jose and the Downtown core look for candidates who can manage cross-functional teams and vendor relationships in fast-moving tech environments. Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, IT governance frameworks, and budget management gives you a clear edge over candidates with only generalist backgrounds.
Which companies hire it managers in San Jose?
Employers hiring it managers in San Jose right now include Adobe, AMD, and BDO USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Jose's hiring base is anchored by large semiconductor firms, enterprise software companies, and healthcare networks, each of which maintains sizable internal IT organizations with ongoing management needs.
Are there remote it manager jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though with limits since it manager roles often require on-site presence for infrastructure oversight, vendor coordination, and team leadership. About 0% of it manager openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, skewing toward roles at software and SaaS companies where most systems are cloud-hosted and day-to-day operations do not depend on physical access.
How can I get a it manager job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is moving up from a senior systems administrator or IT team lead role inside a mid-size tech or semiconductor firm. San Jose employers regularly promote from within when candidates demonstrate project ownership and vendor management skills. Pursuing a PMP or ITIL certification signals readiness for a managerial step and stands out with local hiring managers who screen heavily on structured IT process experience.
Which industries hire the most it managers in San Jose?
Most it manager openings in San Jose sit in Technology & Software, Accounting & Auditing, and Electronics & Hardware, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Jose's concentration of semiconductor headquarters, enterprise software providers, and large regional healthcare networks creates consistent demand for IT managers who can operate within complex, compliance-sensitive environments.
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