IT Operations Manager

For more than a century Ottobock has pursued the mission of helping people living with limb loss or mobility challenges regain or maintain their freedom of movement. We do this through the development of leading prosthetic, orthotic and wheelchair innovation and an unwavering commitment to delivering superior patient care experiences. As a growing healthcare company, we continue to invest in both our people and new service offerings. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide and 1,100 across North America, we are dedicated to advancing the O&P industry and improving the lives of the people served by it.

We are looking for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join our N.A. Headquarters in Austin, TX!

The IT Operations Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the Operations staff and/or consultants to ensure the stable and secure operation of Ottobock North America's IT systems and technology platforms. The IT Operations management function includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly the service desk, new technologies and hardware for end users and streamlining the operational processes. The IT Operations Manager works closely together with the IT Infrastructure (Design and Build) and Applications team and will furthermore ensure that required knowledge is identified, developed and trained for the ongoing day-by-day operational management of solutions and technology. Additionally, he/she ensures alignment with global architecture governance requirements.

• Responsible for project management of Operational initiatives including confirming alignment with company strategy and IT plan; managing overall projects, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and reporting against project milestones activities
• Monitor the help desk and escalations
• Implementing new operating procedures for the operations team while looking to improve existing procedures
• Work with global IT and international support team
• Building strong partnerships and managing vendors and service providers to ensure cost efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Generate and distribute IT financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis as well as planning yearly budget for Operations
• Provide direction on how the overall business solution is positioned, deployed, and supported globally
• Work in accordance with IT security best practices and adhere to Ottobock network security policies
• Other duties as assigned
• Up to 10% travel requirements

• Four-year related degree with 5 years of relevant experience, preferred experience in the healthcare and manufacturing industry.
• Experience designing and/or troubleshooting problems and providing superior customer service.
• Experience building strong partnerships with both business and vendors to set clear expectations.
• Strong business process management knowledge.
• Proven facilitation skills across multiple business disciplines, organization levels and geographies.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with developing creative solutions and meeting project objectives.
• Ability to provide technical training to end users. Ability to learn and support new systems and applications.
• Experience building relationships with executive leadership, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Strong understanding of IT Service-Management processes
• Strong project management skills and experience a plus
• ServiceNow experience
• ITIL Foundations v3 certification preferred

Medical

Vision

Dental

Health savings accounts with employer contribution

Flexible spending account options

Company-paid life insurance policy

Paid time off

Company holidays

Floating holidays

100% company-paid short & long-term disability

401k match up to 3.5%

Paid parental leave

Ottobock will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older) disability and genetic information.

Note: Ottobock does not accept CVs from recruiting agencies or staffing firms and will not consider payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs. We kindly request that all job seekers interested in opportunities with us apply directly through our official careers page: https://www.ottobock.com/en-us/careers