IT Operations Manager

Presidio, Inc.•Morristown, NJ

73d•Remote

About The Position

Presidio IT Operations Manager will play a key role in managing the financial and operational functions of the IT department. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the IT budget-including both operational (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) expenditures-managing vendor relationships and coordinating internal purchasing processes to ensure efficient and compliant procurement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of balancing financial management with operational execution in a fast-paced technology environment. This individual will report to the Director of IT Operations & PMO.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or related field) or the equivalent work experience and/or military experience
3-5 years of experience in IT operations, finance, or procurement roles
Strong understanding of IT budgeting concepts (OPEX vs. CAPEX)
Proficiency in financial tracking tools, ERP systems, and vendor management software
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with IT contract negotiation and lifecycle management.
Familiarity with SaaS licensing, cloud service billing, and hardware asset management.
Advanced Excel skills.
Knowledge of accruals, managing budgets, financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes.

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and manage the IT department's OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
Track actual spending versus budget forecasts, identify variances, and prepare regular financial reports for leadership.
Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate forecasting, accruals, and expense reconciliation.
Support annual and quarterly budget planning cycles, providing data-driven insights into IT investments and cost optimization.
Manage internal IT purchase requests, ensuring proper approvals and alignment with budget allocations.
Oversee the end-to-end procurement process-from request to purchase order to payment.
Maintain an organized system for tracking orders, renewals, and contract terms.
Coordinate with internal teams to evaluate and prioritize purchasing needs for hardware, software, and services.
Serve as the primary point of contact for IT vendors and service providers.
Work with IT budget owner, security and legal to negotiate contracts, renewals, and service agreements to ensure favorable terms and performance standards.
Maintain an updated vendor database, including compliance, insurance, and contact details.
Assist the Director of IT Operations with reporting, documentation, and operational project tracking.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and financial management processes.
Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, and Procurement) to ensure alignment with company policies and procedures.