IT Manager (Newport Beach, CA)

Westport Properties, Inc. is looking for a talented IT Manager to join our team. The focus of this position is to work closely with the Director of IT in exploring and implementing cloud-based solutions to provide secure and accurate benefits to our internal members, and to lead team members within the department. If you're a forward thinker and leader of the IT industry, then read on and apply today!

Job Title: IT Manager

Reports To: Vice President of IT

Location: Newport Beach, CA

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary

Position Status: Full-time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 pm; occasional overtime and/or weekends

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000

Travel: 10-25%

Job Summary

The IT Manager is a management position that will report directly to the Director of Information Technology. Professional team members are expected to uphold the highest standards of accountability, integrity and professionalism, Participating Employer focus, and system efficiency. The IT Manager position requires a strategic and forward-thinking leader to support the Director of Information Technology with looking to the future and actively seeking robust cloud-based solutions, advanced Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, and the roll out of Process Automation. This roll out include enhance automation, minimize manual tasks, and continue our focus to implement the right tools and solutions to provide secure and accurate benefits to our members.

Under general direction, the IT Manager manages team members within the Westport IT department. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing Westport’s IT systems and IT operational activities. The IT Manager will oversee the strategic planning, procurement, implementation, security, protocols, and management of Information Technology solutions in use by Westport and the IT operational activities associated with them.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the IT Department to ensure the functionality, availability, and security of Westport IT systems, data, backups, and communications; troubleshoot and remediate issues that arise
• Procure and manage IT equipment and professional services in accordance with Westport Procurement and Contracting Policy
• Manage IT vendors, contracts and service level agreements and perform vendor audits
• Manage information technology projects
• Coordinate internal and external resources, timetables, budgets, and the reporting to Director of Information Technology
• Develop department policies, process and procedures documentation and provide internal training to department and impacted end users
• Ensure compliance of department and organizational polices
• Participate in internal and external audits; oversee and coordinate responses to audit requests
• Manage department team members, including performance and training assessments.
• Assist in the development of IT staffing plan and professional growth
• Manage IT department services and prepare management reports of department activities, tasks, and operational metrics
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continued education, online/inperson training and attendance of educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, networking and participation in professional industry groups

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma with some college required referred Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree in Computer systems or similar field
• IT Certification preferred but not required (CompTIA A certification, Microsoft Certified IT Professional, Cisco certified network associate, etc.)
• Relevant years of work experience may substitute for the degree requirement
• Knowledge of design, development, testing and implementation of enterprise scale apps
• Understanding of SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, Web Parts and workflow creation
• Proficient knowledge of understanding permissions, capabilities and responsibilities of SharePoint User: End Users, Power Users, Site Owners, Site Collection Administrators.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork
• Proactive, self-starter, goal oriented and ability to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• (If applicable) Ability to work flexible hours depending on various departmental project deadlines and/or Company events and sponsored programs (including a few late evenings and weekend events per year)
• General office and telephone skills are required
• Basic Computer Skills are required
• Must maintain and hold a valid State Driver’s License (if driving for Company business for the role)

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Eligibility
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Supplemental (Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability, Cancer/Critical Care, Hospitalization, Accident)
• Recognition of Hard Work and Exemplary Performance
• Clean, Air Conditioned, Friendly Working Environment
• Discretionary Bonus Based on Several Factors

About Westport Properties

Founded in 1985, Westport Properties (“WPI”) is an owner-operator of self storage, multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. The Company is a fully integrated operator that develops, acquires and manages its portfolio as well as providing third-party management services. As of October 2023, WPI has approximately 15.0 million square feet of self storage space under management and its total assets under management is approaching $3.2 billion with its US Storage Centers brand as well as over 650 multifamily units while employing over 600 people nationwide. WPI is a founding partner of the 501(c)3 Kure-It, a non-profit organization that raises money for underfunded cancer research, and Charity Storage, a 501(c)3 that uses vacant storage units to raise money for local charities. To date, Kure-It has raised over $15M and Charity Storage has raised over $1.2M.

Disclaimer

All employees must pass a post-offer, pre-hire background screening which includes a multi-state criminal check and DMV records. Furthermore, this job description is subject to change at any time. Nothing in this job description is meant to guarantee employment status and/or position. This job description neither restricts nor prevents management’s right to assign and/or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time of the essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be subsequently assigned.

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000