IT Manager

Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Come join us as an IT Manager, and in this role, you will provide oversight and management of the entire corporate IT team.

What You’ll Do

As an IT Manager at Clarkston you will:

• Lead and support the IT team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Align IT operations and initiatives with the firm’s Corporate IT Strategy and governance framework.
• Set priorities for daily IT operations and projects to ensure timely, effective delivery of services.
• Responsible for resource management and distribution across IT group
• Develop, implement, and maintain Corporate IT policies and best-practice guidelines.
• Provide ongoing guidance and decision support for IT issues, events, and escalations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to respond to Corporate IT inquiries related to client business development and engagements.
• Oversee relationships with external IT vendors and partners to ensure quality, value, and alignment.
• Maintain company hardware, software, and business applications to ensure continuity of operations while driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and best practices related to data privacy, security, and disaster recovery.
• Implement and sustain strong security measures to protect the firm’s technology infrastructure and sensitive information.

How You’ll Grow

Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:

• Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders
• Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Significant professional experience (typically 8+ years) in technical operations, infrastructure management, or related roles.
• Proven experience in IT management, ideally in a professional services or consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and IT service management principles.
• Experience managing IT budgets and financial planning responsibilities.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, enterprise storage systems, and network protocols.
• Broad technical expertise across programming languages, operating systems, and enterprise technologies (e.g., Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory), including backup and recovery practices and systems performance monitoring.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills, with experience building, supporting, and developing high-performing teams.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, enabling productive partnerships with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  

The role is based in the Durham, NC area, with the ability to work in a hybrid environment that includes regular in-office collaboration.

More About Clarkston

Founded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. At Clarkston, we cultivate success - for our clients, for our people, and for our firm. We utilize a team approach leveraging our collective expertise and industry knowledge to solve our clients' business challenges.

AI Statement

Clarkston values thoughtful and responsible AI use for resume writing, interview preparation, and research. However, real-time use of AI to generate or script answers during interviews - including video or live conversations - is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification. We seek candidates who show authenticity, good judgment, and genuine engagement throughout the process.

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more

Visit Careers at Clarkston to learn more about our culture, benefits, and opportunities.

Clarkston Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring our firm is rich in diverse skills, competencies, strengths, personalities, and culture. We foster an inclusive environment that embraces the unique contributions of our people to further our purpose. Please visit Diversity @ Clarkston to learn more about our diversity initiatives.