Information Technology Operations Manager
Directed a team of 432 IT professionals providing voice and data communications, and knowledge management operations to 86K customers. Managed IT operations, policy creation, budget executions, training, program goals development, objectives, and procedures for cyber systems and personnel. Assessed customer IT requirements and provided technical and administrative direction. Oversaw team maintaining and safeguarding an $800M network, servicing 9 telephone switches, optimizing 87 mass-alert warning towers, processing 35K IT trouble tickets annually, hosting 2 data centers, and maintaining 2.3M miles of cabling for reliable connectivity. Highlights:• Furthered expeditionary communications in 7 theaters; extended cyber operations to several locations by assigning 40% workforce abroad while balancing home station operations through COVID limiting factors.• Overhauled organization’s workforce requirements by realigning staffing structure with new cyber goals/mission, ensuring 160 personnel directly supported a new cyber security and control system construct.• Championed process improvement efforts, oversaw 24 programs and guiding 22 managers in redefining key IT operation areas and special interest items.• Advanced staff skillsets and solidified partnership with 6 agencies; managed the installation’s IT talent pool by coordinating technician swaps, job placements, and training opportunities for IT professionals.• Restructured administrative processes to the unit’s commander’s support staff. Re-established clear lines of responsibilities; developed staffing and review processes; streamlined report generation, load-balanced additional duties among a staff of 6 supporting administrators.• Authored and/or proofed 1.1K+ local policies, guidance, evaluations, award citations, and appointment letters. Mentored and advised originator on proper grammar and formatting. Minimized return for corrections during staffing; documents ready for further senior leadership action.