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IT Manager - Hands-On Enterprise Technology Leader | Madison, WI
Join Ultratec, a global leader in communication technology, as our IT Manager! This hands-on leadership role supports and maintains enterprise IT systems, drives network security, and leads a talented service desk team. If you're a technically skilled manager who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want you on our team.
Highlights:
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (on-site).
- Impactful Work: Support technology powering captioned telephone services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
- Competitive Pay + Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, and more.
- Team Leadership: Directly lead IT Service Desk staff and manage enterprise IT operations.
- Culture: Casual, supportive, mission-driven workplace.
Ultratec, Inc., located on Madison's west side, is the worldwide leader in developing new technologies for the deaf and hard-of-hearing population. Our equipment is recognized as the standard for excellence in text telecommunications, including our revolutionary Captioned Telephone (CapTel) product.
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on IT Manager to join our team. This role is a blend of technical expertise and people leadership - perfect for someone who enjoys both rolling up their sleeves to troubleshoot and mentoring a high-performing IT team.
What You'll Do:
- Lead, manage, and mentor IT Service Desk staff - set clear expectations, provide coaching, and drive performance.
- Oversee enterprise technology infrastructure, including user devices, networking, ERP systems, business applications, and cloud platforms.
- Maintain cybersecurity policies, licensing compliance, and network security appliances (firewalls, switches, routers).
- Serve as escalation point for critical issues and lead root cause analysis for major incidents.
- Manage IT budget, procurement, and asset management.
- Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Collaborate with leadership to align IT strategy with overall company goals.
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for urgent escalations.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of IT operations experience, with at least 3 years leading a team.
- Hands-on skills in systems administration, cybersecurity, networking, and endpoint support.
- Proven ability to address performance issues and foster a culture of accountability.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills - able to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
- Must be able to report on-site at our Madison, WI facility within 30 minutes for critical incidents.
Why Join Ultratec:
You'll be part of a company that changes lives by improving communication for millions worldwide. We offer competitive pay, a full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k), PTO, and a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your technical leadership will make a real impact.
Apply now and lead the IT team powering life-changing communication technology!
All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, student status, physical appearance, sexual orientation, political beliefs, religion, genetic information, gender identity, a less than honorable discharge from the military, and any other status protected by federal, state or local law and regulations.
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Ultratec, Inc.
401(k)
Sep 18, 2025