Senior Level IT Operations Manager Jobs
Senior level it operations manager jobs place seasoned professionals in charge of infrastructure strategy, cross-functional delivery, and the teams and processes that keep enterprise environments running. Openings cover 55% remote or hybrid arrangements across Technology & Software, Energy, and Retail, with employers like Xcel Energy, KLA, and Fanatics hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
The IT Operations Manager is responsible for operational IT services and corresponding SLAs pertaining to their respective domain. They will lead the team and oversee day to day activities of their assigned operation. They will coordinate cross-organizationally to support changes that impact their operation, and they serve as a coach and escalation point for their teams on outages and problems. They manage cost of the operation, report operational risks, and support service restoration.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operations Management: Maintain and enforce support procedures. Maintain IT knowledge base information. Oversee, measure and assess performance of services provided by the team. Report performance outcomes and risks, with recommended actions. Lead efforts to identify and deploy continuous process improvement. Serve as an escalation point for service and/or problem resolution. Forecast and manage expenses to budget.
- Leadership: Lead and manage the performance and development of staff. Lead priorities and manage work performance of staff and managed contractors. Provide leadership as needed across multiple sites, and in alignment with Union or other contracts.
- Service Lifecycle: Manage demand for services as it pertains to IT Strategic priorities. Work cross-organizationally to ensure Capital investments have proper engagement from the team for delivery and operation.
- Subject Matter Expert: Provide expert working knowledge of respective domain to team. Stays abreast of industry and technology trends.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position.
- Four years of prior people leadership experience.
- Seven years of related functional experience.
- Excellent communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets.
- Excellent Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results.
- Proficient experience and knowledge of the OSI Model.
- Demonstrated experience effectively managing system or equipment change deployment.
- Experience in the use of system monitoring tools.
- Strong time management skills, technical aptitude and analytical abilities.
- Able to work in accordance with service operation schedules.
- Familiarity with ITIL and/or other formal service management practices.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrates strong decision-making skills by identifying solutions that best support the team while improving efficiency and overall effectiveness.
- Effectively executes senior leadership priorities and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
OUR VALUES
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count on
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave.
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/03/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
The IT Operations Manager is responsible for operational IT services and corresponding SLAs pertaining to their respective domain. They will lead the team and oversee day to day activities of their assigned operation. They will coordinate cross-organizationally to support changes that impact their operation, and they serve as a coach and escalation point for their teams on outages and problems. They manage cost of the operation, report operational risks, and support service restoration.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operations Management: Maintain and enforce support procedures. Maintain IT knowledge base information. Oversee, measure and assess performance of services provided by the team. Report performance outcomes and risks, with recommended actions. Lead efforts to identify and deploy continuous process improvement. Serve as an escalation point for service and/or problem resolution. Forecast and manage expenses to budget.
- Leadership: Lead and manage the performance and development of staff. Lead priorities and manage work performance of staff and managed contractors. Provide leadership as needed across multiple sites, and in alignment with Union or other contracts.
- Service Lifecycle: Manage demand for services as it pertains to IT Strategic priorities. Work cross-organizationally to ensure Capital investments have proper engagement from the team for delivery and operation.
- Subject Matter Expert: Provide expert working knowledge of respective domain to team. Stays abreast of industry and technology trends.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position.
- Four years of prior people leadership experience.
- Seven years of related functional experience.
- Excellent communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets.
- Excellent Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results.
- Proficient experience and knowledge of the OSI Model.
- Demonstrated experience effectively managing system or equipment change deployment.
- Experience in the use of system monitoring tools.
- Strong time management skills, technical aptitude and analytical abilities.
- Able to work in accordance with service operation schedules.
- Familiarity with ITIL and/or other formal service management practices.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrates strong decision-making skills by identifying solutions that best support the team while improving efficiency and overall effectiveness.
- Effectively executes senior leadership priorities and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
OUR VALUES
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count on
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave.
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/03/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
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Senior Level IT Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level it operations manager job?
Employers at this level want candidates who can demonstrate end-to-end ownership of IT operations, not just execution. Highlight experience leading incident response, driving infrastructure roadmaps, and managing vendor relationships. Candidates who can show measurable outcomes, such as improved system uptime or reduced operational costs, and who have mentored junior staff or led cross-functional projects stand out most.
Which companies hire senior level it operations managers?
Companies hiring senior level it operations managers right now include Xcel Energy, KLA, and Fanatics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises with complex infrastructure needs, managed service providers, and organizations undergoing digital transformation or cloud migration.
Are there remote senior level it operations manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and scope of responsibility. About 55% of senior level it operations manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting demand for experienced operators who can manage distributed teams and cloud-based environments without requiring an on-site presence every day.
What makes an it operations manager role senior level?
Senior level it operations manager roles are defined by ownership of outcomes rather than task execution. Responsibilities typically include setting operational standards, owning uptime and reliability targets, leading a team of engineers or analysts, and influencing technology strategy. These roles also carry a mentoring expectation, with candidates expected to develop junior staff and drive process improvements across the organization.
Which industries hire the most senior level it operations managers?
Senior level it operations manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Energy, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large, business-critical infrastructure environments where experienced operational leadership directly affects service reliability and organizational performance.