Manager, IT Operations (New York)

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!Figma is looking for a Manager, IT Operations to lead our New York team. We are looking for someone with a proven record leading a technical and cross-functional team in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environment that moves quickly to support a growing organization. You will drive and execute against the team's roadmap, handle performance management, SLA's, provide leadership with relevant metrics and serve as an escalation point for the team.You'll report to IT Operations leadership and play a key role in shaping how IT Operations scales alongside Figma's growth in New York.This is a full time hybrid role that will be held from our New York Hub with at least 2 days in office per week.What you'll do at Figma:Lead and develop IT Operations in New York Hub by coaching and supporting the New York IT Operations team and contractorsRoll up your sleeves on escalated issues to assist the team and create documentation, deploy new systems and processes to effectively scaleBuild and maintain dashboards showing relevant helpdesk metrics (CSAT, SLAs, most common issues) to serve as a baseline for end-user support and overall IT performance. As a data-driven leader you'll use these metrics to identify root causes and create solutionsProactively identify and address inefficiencies and bottlenecks within IT Operations (e.g. access requests, automations, lifecycle management)Partner cross-functionally with teams across the business to understand their needs, solve problems and work towards common initiativesEnsure the procurement of hardware and software aligns within budget and forecast costs to optimize financial planning and resource allocationLead and own IT projects from conceptualization to completion involving cross departmental collaborationWe'd love to hear from you if you have:3+ years of experience leading a team of IT professionals with a wide variety of responsibilities5+ years of direct IT support experienceExperience working with remote teams, multiple offices, and different time zonesAbility to partner with both technical and non-technical collaborators on a global level and experience managing vendors and contractor workforcesAdvanced knowledge administering Okta, Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, JAMF and various other SaaS tools and excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and lead through complex situationsAt Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Pay Transparency DisclosureJob level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer‑provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.Annual Base Salary Range:$153,000—$269,000 USDAt Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to View email address on apply.placed-app.com. 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