Director of IT Operations

Inspire Communities • Greenwood Village, CO

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About The Position

For more than thirty years, Inspire Communities and its predecessor companies have developed, acquired, and managed manufactured housing communities nationwide. Today we are one of the country’s largest owners and operators of manufactured housing communities and recreational vehicle resorts. We create vibrant, affordable communities for working families and retirees and attractive vacation destinations for seasonal travelers. With financial sponsorship from one of the world’s largest alternative investment managers, we bring institutional discipline to our entrepreneurial roots and are positioned for continued significant growth.

At Inspire Communities, we empower our employees to grow, succeed, and make a difference—both in our communities and in their careers. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your work is valued, apply today!

Reporting to the Vice President of IT, the Director of IT Operations will lead the IT operations function inclusive of networking, telecommunications, helpdesk support, systems administration, asset management, etc. This is a hands-on position actively performing these duties with their direct reports, in addition to direct oversight of vendors providing complimentary services. This position will be expected to plan, organize, lead, and complete projects that involve IT operations functions. This position will work with community staff, vendors, and other team members to accomplish this work. The position is expected to bring a proactive approach and incredible customer service skills in serving our team members.

Requirements

• High degree of emotional intelligence & ability to facilitate, negotiate, influence, and build consensus in crucial conversations.
• Provide clear written and verbal explanations on complex technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Advanced analytical and forward-thinking skills to define, analyze, and solve complex operational challenges.
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational skills, attention-to-detail, follow-through, and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks for multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently with a high degree of urgency and initiative.
• Proven track record of balancing high departmental efficiency with an uncompromising commitment to service excellence.
• Proactively communicates and responds with urgency to meet the evolving needs of both employees and the broader organization.
• Ability and desire to learn, configure, and train on new software/hardware/systems at a fast pace; ability to become a recognized expert on those systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, hire, and mentor a 3-person IT Operations team in a hands-on "player-coach" capacity, overseeing internal helpdesk support, enterprise application access (Active Directory, M365), and vendor/partner performance to meet established KPIs and SLAs.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and support the end-user hardware ecosystem (PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, and printers), enforcing automated endpoint OS patching and software deployment routines.
• Architect, configure, and maintain enterprise server environments and cloud systems (Microsoft Azure), executing routine server patching, firmware updates, backups, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure high availability.
• Configure, document, and manage switches, routers, firewalls, and Wi-Fi infrastructure according to corporate standards, maintaining security posture through regular device firmware updates and threat monitoring.
• Direct and optimize corporate telecom systems, including VoIP/cloud phone platforms, mobile fleet management, and ISP service delivery to support seamless office and remote communications.
• Financially manage the full lifecycle of hardware inventory, software licensing, hardware refresh cycles, and software renewals while maintaining compliance standards.
• Implement and enforce organizational security controls, identity management, and access protocols while actively responding to security alerts in coordination with external partners.
• Lead end-to-end technology projects from business case to operational handoff, actively driving system automations and integrations to reduce manual overhead and scale cost-effectively. Create and maintain roadmaps for this groups’ project work to align strategies and resources.
• Identify and implement administration automations and application integrations to reduce manual overhead, lower operating costs, and enable scalable business growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple plans so you can choose the coverage that best suits the needs of you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts, (FSA) and other options to help manage expenses with eligible plans
• Retirement savings program with a company match
• Competitive time off, including ten holidays, vacation, sick time, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeBalance discounts, and other wellness resources
• Professional development resources and opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for qualifying programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed