IT Manager

Clarkston Consulting • Durham, NC

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Come join us as an IT Manager, and in this role, you will provide oversight and management of the entire corporate IT team. What You’ll Do As an IT Manager at Clarkston you will: Lead and support the IT team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. Align IT operations and initiatives with the firm’s Corporate IT Strategy and governance framework. Set priorities for daily IT operations and projects to ensure timely, effective delivery of services. Responsible for resource management and distribution across IT group Develop, implement, and maintain Corporate IT policies and best-practice guidelines. Provide ongoing guidance and decision support for IT issues, events, and escalations. Partner with internal stakeholders to respond to Corporate IT inquiries related to client business development and engagements. Oversee relationships with external IT vendors and partners to ensure quality, value, and alignment. Maintain company hardware, software, and business applications to ensure continuity of operations while driving continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and best practices related to data privacy, security, and disaster recovery. Implement and sustain strong security measures to protect the firm’s technology infrastructure and sensitive information. How You’ll Grow Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will: Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities

Requirements

• Significant professional experience (typically 8+ years) in technical operations, infrastructure management, or related roles.
• Proven experience in IT management, ideally in a professional services or consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and IT service management principles.
• Experience managing IT budgets and financial planning responsibilities.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, enterprise storage systems, and network protocols.
• Broad technical expertise across programming languages, operating systems, and enterprise technologies (e.g., Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory), including backup and recovery practices and systems performance monitoring.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills, with experience building, supporting, and developing high-performing teams.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, enabling productive partnerships with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• The role is based in the Durham, NC area, with the ability to work in a hybrid environment that includes regular in-office collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the IT team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Align IT operations and initiatives with the firm’s Corporate IT Strategy and governance framework.
• Set priorities for daily IT operations and projects to ensure timely, effective delivery of services.
• Responsible for resource management and distribution across IT group
• Develop, implement, and maintain Corporate IT policies and best-practice guidelines.
• Provide ongoing guidance and decision support for IT issues, events, and escalations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to respond to Corporate IT inquiries related to client business development and engagements.
• Oversee relationships with external IT vendors and partners to ensure quality, value, and alignment.
• Maintain company hardware, software, and business applications to ensure continuity of operations while driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and best practices related to data privacy, security, and disaster recovery.
• Implement and sustain strong security measures to protect the firm’s technology infrastructure and sensitive information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees