The IT Operations Manager at Daniels Health drives healthcare safety solutions through innovation, ensuring compliance, and optimizing technology processes within a supportive environment.
At Daniels Health, we’re on a mission to make healthcare safer and more sustainable. As a global leader in medical waste management and healthcare safety solutions, we combine innovation, compliance, and care to protect people and the environment. Our success is driven by our people — passionate professionals committed to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
We are seeking an experienced IT Operations Manager to lead and develop our team of IT Support Specialists. This position is responsible for the daily operations of our global Service Desk, ensuring all Daniels Health employees receive exceptional technical support and a world-class user experience.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values process improvement, and is passionate about delivering efficient and reliable IT services. You’ll also collaborate with our Systems Administration, Cyber Security, and Development teams to maintain secure and effective IT operations across all functions — from field to office.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the IT Support Specialists team to deliver exceptional service and results
- Oversee Service Desk operations, ensuring timely, high-quality support and resolution
- Manage IT asset and software lifecycle processes, including licensing and inventory
- Analyze service metrics and trends to improve performance and efficiency
- Build and maintain vendor relationships and manage service contracts
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure security, compliance, and system reliability
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT support, including 7+ years in a leadership capacity
- Strong knowledge of ITSM tools (e.g., FreshService, ServiceNow)
- Experience with Microsoft 365, networking, and asset management systems
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- ITIL Certification preferred
At Daniels Health, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, and people. We offer a supportive, growth-oriented environment where you can make a real impact — helping us deliver safer, cleaner, and more sustainable healthcare solutions worldwide. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare safety!
Daniels Health Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
111 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States, 60604
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