Remote | IT Manager — $60–$75/hour

24-Mag•New York, NY

16h•Remote

About The Position

We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced IT Managers with strong expertise in IT strategy, systems architecture, infrastructure planning, team leadership, vendor management, security compliance, and enterprise technology operations to contribute to an advanced AI training and IT-management evaluation project. Selected professionals will apply real-world IT management experience to evaluate technology strategies, architecture decisions, vendor scenarios, security requirements, and operational processes. The work requires strong judgement across enterprise infrastructure, risk management, technical leadership, and technology planning. No prior experience in AI is required.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as an IT Manager, Systems Manager, Infrastructure Manager, or in a comparable technology-leadership role
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams or managing enterprise-scale infrastructure
Strong expertise in IT strategy and technology roadmapping
Deep understanding of systems architecture and infrastructure planning
Strong vendor-management and third-party integration experience
Familiarity with contract evaluation and technology procurement
Strong knowledge of security compliance and risk-management practices
Experience with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, or comparable standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to varied audiences
Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing IT professionals
Strong ability to evaluate processes, documentation, and operating models holistically
No prior AI-training or model-evaluation experience is required

Responsibilities

Provide expert input on IT strategy development and technology planning
Evaluate infrastructure and systems decisions against business objectives
Assess technology roadmaps for scalability, resilience, and operational feasibility
Identify gaps, dependencies, and risks in proposed IT strategies
Recommend practical approaches to modernising or optimising enterprise environments
Review systems architecture and infrastructure-planning scenarios
Evaluate integration, reliability, scalability, and maintainability considerations
Identify architectural weaknesses or implementation risks
Provide guidance on infrastructure optimisation and system design
Assess proposed solutions from a holistic IT-management perspective
Evaluate real-world vendor-management and procurement scenarios
Review third-party technology proposals and integration approaches
Assess contract, implementation, support, and operational considerations
Identify risks associated with external vendors and technology dependencies
Recommend approaches that improve vendor accountability and system compatibility
Contribute expert guidance on security compliance and technology risk
Evaluate scenarios involving frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, or comparable standards
Identify control gaps, security weaknesses, and compliance concerns
Apply risk-management principles to infrastructure and operational decisions
Recommend practical mitigation strategies aligned with business needs
Share best practices for leading technical teams and IT organisations
Evaluate team structures, ownership models, and escalation processes
Provide guidance on knowledge transfer, mentoring, and technical upskilling
Assess operational workflows for clarity, accountability, and efficiency
Support development of scalable management practices across technical teams
Review IT documentation, workflows, and process designs
Identify ambiguity, inefficiency, or gaps in proposed operating procedures
Provide structured feedback that improves clarity and feasibility
Assess whether documentation supports effective execution and governance
Participate in written assignments and structured discussions involving IT-management scenarios