Oversees daily IT operations and a team of IT professionals, managing service requests, infrastructure monitoring, project delivery, IT policies, and security. Collaborates with stakeholders and vendors, monitors performance metrics, coordinates incident response and root cause analysis, and drives continuous improvement to ensure reliable, secure technology services.
Job Summary
The Supervisor, Information Systems oversees the daily operations of IT services and systems, ensuring efficient and secure technology support for the organization. This role manages a team of IT professionals, coordinates project execution, and supports the implementation of technical solutions aligned with organizational goals. The Supervisor collaborates with stakeholders across departments, enforces IT policies and security protocols, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, service excellence, and operational reliability.
Essential Functions
- Supervises and mentors IT staff, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure high-quality support and professional development.
- Oversees daily IT operations, including issue resolution, service requests, and infrastructure monitoring.
- Manages IT projects and initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and in accordance with budget and organizational objectives.
- Develops, communicates, and enforces IT policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent and compliant operations.
- Maintains secure and highly available technology systems, supporting operational uptime, business continuity, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Collaborates with internal departments and external vendors to assess technology needs, implement enhancements, and ensure alignment with organizational strategies.
- Monitors performance metrics and service levels to identify trends, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement.
- Coordinates response to technical incidents and participates in root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in IT operations or systems support required
- 1-2 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, and operational support practices.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team, delegate responsibilities, and manage performance.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in project coordination, time management, and resource planning.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
Similar Jobs
Edtech • Information Technology • Software
Lead end-to-end product marketing for enterprise SaaS: define positioning, own go-to-market launches, create messaging and sales enablement, drive adoption/expansion, gather competitive intelligence, and partner cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to measure and iterate on business impact.
Edtech • Information Technology • Software
Lead a North American midmarket Commercial Account Executive team to define and execute sales strategy, hit bookings, coach using MEDDPICC, manage forecasts and funnel metrics, support senior stakeholders, cultivate key accounts, and represent the company at events. Role requires operational rigor and occasional travel (~30%).
Top Skills:
CRMSales AnalyticsSalesforce CRM
Fintech • Financial Services
Lead product strategy and roadmap for rentals across Redfin, Rent.com, and ApartmentGuide. Manage and grow a team of four PMs, drive growth and engagement metrics, run experiments and A/B tests, improve landlord self-service listing, and connect renters to the buyer journey while aligning stakeholders and executives.
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory


