Managing Director - IT Managed Services

• Posted 4 days ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Full Time
USD $160,000.00 - 220,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Operational Excellence
  • Global Operations
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Partnership
  • Workflow
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Product Innovation
  • Roadmaps
  • DevOps
  • Ideation
  • MVP
  • Market Research
  • Competitor Analysis
  • POC
  • Lead Generation
  • Collaboration
  • Marketing
  • Request For Proposal Management
  • Proposal Writing
  • Technical Support
  • Team Management
  • Mentorship
  • Agile
  • Innovation
  • Lean Methodology
  • Service Delivery
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • MBA
  • IT Outsourcing
  • Software Management
  • Data Management
  • Network Administration
  • LAN
  • WAN
  • Cyber Security
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Cloud Computing
  • Scripting
  • Business-to-business
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Sales Engineering
  • IT Service Management
  • Managed Services
  • Offshoring
  • Startups
  • PASS
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft
  • Adobe
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Presentations
  • Negotiations
  • Customer Facing
  • Clarity
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Management
  • Productivity
  • System Integration Testing
  • Professional Development
  • Law

Summary

Overview

Job Title: Managing Director - IT Managed Services

Cayuse Company: Cayuse Commercial Operations

Location: Remote

Department: Business Development/IT

Salary: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00

Travel: Yes, Less than 25%

The Work

The Managing Director of IT Managed Services is a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader responsible for selling, launching, and scaling a high-growth line of business. This is a hybrid role that combines the rapid innovation cycle and agility of a tech startup with operational excellence and revenue generation targets. The leader will drive business development from lead generation to deal closure, champion the creation of new service offerings, and manage global operations.

Challenges of the Role
  • Market Credibility: Cultivating high-value client relationships and partnerships with limited past performance in new markets.
  • Balancing Act: Juggling the demands of innovation and sales with the need for rapid iteration and stable 24/7 operations.
  • Resource Scarcity: Operating with lean resources typical of a startup environment, requiring creativity, prioritization, and resourcefulness.
  • Rapid Scaling: Building processes and teams that can scale quickly as new business is captured, often requiring constant adjustment to infrastructure and workflows.
  • Market Volatility: Quickly adapting to evolving client needs and technology shifts in a competitive managed services market.


This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
  • Startup & New Offering Development
    • Product Innovation: Define the vision and roadmap for new IT Managed Service offerings (e.g., DevOps, AIOps, application management, specialized cloud monitoring services, etc.), from ideation and MVP (Minimum Viable Product) development to full market launch.
    • Market Validation: Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and client feedback loops to ensure market fit for new and existing services.
    • Agile Development: Lead agile development cycles for new service features and operational enhancements, embracing rapid iteration and a "fail fast, learn faster" mindset.
    • Proof of Concept (POC) Management: Manage and execute POCs with lighthouse customers to validate new offerings and refine service delivery with initial clients.
    • Tech Stack Selection: Drive the selection and implementation of new, cutting-edge monitoring and automation technologies to support innovative offerings and enhance efficiency.
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Revenue Generation: Drive growth as a distinct line of business by achieving assigned sales targets and increasing annual recurring revenue from IT Managed Services.
  • Sales Pipeline & Lead Generation: Generate new leads from existing and new relationships. Build and manage a robust sales pipeline in collaboration with the core sales and marketing teams. Create sales plans and forecasts to meet company objectives.
  • RFP Management: Lead the technical and operational response to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), ensuring compelling, accurate, and competitive proposals are submitted.
  • Deal Closure: Provide expert technical support during the sales cycle, conducting client presentations, demonstrating service capabilities, and leading technical negotiations to successfully close deals.
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing, agile teams capable of both stable operations and rapid innovation.
  • Define and execute a strategy for building and leveraging both onshore and offshore teams, optimizing for cost efficiency, 24/7 coverage, and specialized skill sets within a lean operational model.
  • Commercial Operations & Service Delivery
  • Oversee daily BD and client delivery within a fast-paced environment, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality adherence and alignment with SLAs.
  • Manage end-to-end service delivery for a diverse client base. Maintain high customer satisfaction levels.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Qualifications - Here's What You Need
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. MBA is a plus.
  • 7+ years of experience in IT managed services or IT outsourcing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of IT managed services including one or more of the following: application management, data management, network management, infrastructure (LAN/WAN), cybersecurity, and monitoring tools & services.
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies like AIOps, cloud monitoring, and automation scripting.
  • Proven track record in B2B sales, business development, or pre-sales engineering related to IT services or managed services is essential.
  • Experience managing global or geographically dispersed teams (onshore/offshore).
  • Experience in startups, greenfield programs, or new services launch is highly desirable.
  • Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills Required:
  • Must possess problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
  • Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
  • Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
  • Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
  • Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.
  • Exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and a proactive "owner" mindset.
  • Superior communication, presentation, negotiation, and client-facing skills.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive clarity in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.


Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D options
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
  • Paid Time Off




Reports to: Senior Managing Director

Working Conditions
  • Professional remote office environment.
  • Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
  • Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
  • Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
  • Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen .
  • May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
  • May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
  • May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.


Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $180,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 91099930
  • Position Id: 104267
  • Posted 4 days ago

Company Info

About Cayuse Holdings, LLC

Founded initially in 2006, Cayuse Holdings is today comprised of a family companies headquartered near Pendleton, Oregon, with offices in the Washington D.C. metro area, and Honolulu, HI. Tribally owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Cayuse Holdings is a 100% Indian Owned Economic Enterprise and a foremost provider of responsible sourcing/certified diversity solutions for commercial, government, and tribal clients.

Our Mission

To become the #1 American Indian-owned commercial, government, and tribal contractor, providing trusted value for our clients, reliable and rewarding careers for our employees and contributing to the growth of the CTUIR.

 

Our Vision

Grow the Company, Grow the People!

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