AI-First IT Operations Leader (Multi-Site)

Long Beach, CA; Houston (Webster), TX; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Folsom, CA Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission‑critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity’s future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. Manager, IT Operations & Delivery This role is responsible for leading Voyager’s IT operations function, including service desk, device management, onboarding and off‑boarding, and IT support to ensure that Voyager’s technology foundation scales reliably with the pace of the company’s growth. It reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and is part of the Information Technology organization. The position is on‑site in Long Beach, CA, with regular travel to Voyager facilities and operational sites across the United States. Candidates will also be considered for on‑site locations in Houston (Webster), TX; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; or Folsom, CA. Essential functions include: Lead Voyager’s IT operations function, including service desk and Tier 1–3 end‑user support, identity and access management, device lifecycle management (strategy, procurement, provisioning, decommission, and inventory management), and IT onboarding and offboarding programs that serve a rapidly growing, geographically distributed workforce Build with an AI‑first approach; seek opportunities to scale with AI support wherever possible Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing IT operations team, establishing clear service delivery standards, SLAs, escalation frameworks, knowledge base, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Partner with the cybersecurity team to ensure IT operations practices align with Voyager’s cybersecurity posture, CMMC requirements, ITAR and EAR compliance obligations, and enterprise risk management framework Manage vendor relationships, managed service providers, and technology partners that support IT operations, driving performance accountability, commercial discipline, and alignment to Voyager’s strategic direction Own configuration and development of the IT Service Desk software to ensure auto‑triage, ticket assignment, ticket health dashboards, individual performance metrics, and excellent customer UX for ticket submissions Own device management ensuring pre‑configured ready‑to‑go devices for all employees, within budget; including device inventory and outsourcing vendor management and development Own User Training for employees to ensure they know how to use our tools and systems to receive IT support and ticketing Develop Voyager’s IT ticketing system; be proactive and results‑driven; ensure a modern IT ticketing experience for all users If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related field with 3 years of experience in IT operations, management, or related functions OR 5 years’ experience in lieu of a degree 5+ years leading IT operations teams or other high‑volume ticket teams with demonstrated success building and scaling service desk and end‑user support in a complex, multi‑site environment Technical expertise in IT service desk solutions Proven ability to design and operate distributed, multi‑site IT environments, managing device configurations and inventory and service desk support functions across geographically dispersed facilities and remote workforces Demonstrated experience building team organizational structure, hiring, and developing technical talent in a high‑growth environment Strong executive communication and cross‑functional stakeholder management skills, with experience translating operational complexity into strategic recommendations for leadership audiences Preferred Qualifications Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID (Azure AD), Halo, Zendesk, ServiceNow, Jira, or other tooling solutions in an enterprise environment, including zero‑trust architecture patterns Relevant industry certifications such as ITIL, ITSM, or Administrator certifications Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements Travel up to 30%, including the possibility of overnights, to Voyager facilities, operational sites, and partner locations across the United States Ability to lift, move, or carry IT equipment and hardware up to 50 pounds in support of site activations and infrastructure deployments This position requires access to information governed by U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment is conditioned on the candidate’s ability to comply with all applicable export control requirements, including ITAR The good faith base salary range for this role is $115,000 - $130,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentives. This range may be adjusted in the future. This position is incentive plan eligible. Benefits Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees Flexible, affordable gym memberships with a wide range of options nationwide, no long term contracts and free on‑demand workout videos before you enroll 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long‑term financial security Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Voyager Technologies, Inc.