Sr Manager IT Support / Network Operations
Job Description
Aven Hospitality is an innovative technology provider powered by SynXis®, the leading global hospitality commerce and distribution platform. We empower hoteliers around the world to exceed expectations, solve daily challenges, and stay ahead of the competition.
With our comprehensive portfolio of solutions, hoteliers can manage distribution, retailing, payments, operations, and more. Providing hoteliers the tools to maximize revenue, improve operational efficiency, and deliver personalized guest experiences that drive satisfaction.
Our tools are built to seamlessly integrate with each hotelier’s unique strategy, elevating guest satisfaction and creating meaningful connections.
We are pioneering AI in hospitality technology to unlock new opportunities, drive efficiency, and personalize the guest experience. By prioritizing stability, scalability, and data-driven insights, we equip hoteliers to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing landscape, ready for whatever comes next..
Senior Manager – IT Support / NOC Operations
Location: US (Remote/Hybrid – Aven Hospitality)
Reports To: VP, Platform & Cloud Services
Role Overview
The Senior Manager – IT Support / NOC Operations will lead Aven Hospitality’s 24x7 global Network Operations Center (NOC)/Command Center functions. This role is accountable for ensuring high-availability operations, proactive monitoring, rapid incident response, and consistent service delivery across cloud, network, and end-user environments.
This leader will manage both internal teams and MSP partners, driving operational excellence, governance, and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with business-critical hospitality systems and guest-facing platforms.
The role plays a key part in establishing scalable operations during Aven’s cloud transformation and MSP transition.
Key Responsibilities
1. NOC / Command Center Leadership
Own end-to-end operations of the 24x7 NOC / Command Center, ensuring continuous monitoring of infrastructure, applications, and network environments
Ensure timely detection, triage, escalation, and resolution of incidents across all platforms
Optimize monitoring strategy to improve signal-to-noise ratio and reduce false positives
2. Incident & Major Incident Management
Lead incident management processes across L1, L1.5, and L2/L3 escalation tiers
Drive Major Incident (P1/P2) response, coordination, and service restoration across teams
Ensure structured post-incident reviews, root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement
3. IT Support / Service Desk Operations
Oversee global service desk operations delivering 24x7 L1/L1.5 support for end users
Ensure efficient ticket intake, prioritization, resolution, and escalation workflows
Drive improvements in service quality, user experience, and first-call resolution
4. MSP & Vendor Management
Act as primary operational interface for MSP providers across NOC, Service Desk, and Cloud Ops
Govern SLAs, KPIs, and service delivery outcomes
Ensure knowledge transfer, documentation, and operational readiness during transition phases
5. Service Management & Governance
Enforce ITSM best practices across Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Request management
Ensure alignment with ServiceNow processes and enterprise ITSM frameworks
Drive adherence to SLAs, OLAs, and compliance requirements
6. Operational Readiness & Continuous Improvement
Lead transition-to-operations (TTO) readiness including knowledge transfer, shadowing, and go-live stabilization
Continuously optimize workflows, automation, and operational efficiency
Implement monitoring, alerting, and service reporting improvements
7. Team Leadership & Organization Development
Build and lead high-performing NOC and IT support teams across geographies
Manage onshore/offshore staffing models with follow-the-sun coverage
Mentor team members and foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning
8. Stakeholder & Executive Communication
Provide regular operational status updates and insights to leadership
Act as escalation point for critical business-impacting incidents
Translate operational metrics into business and customer impact
Required Qualifications
10–15+ years of experience in IT Operations, NOC, or Service Desk leadership roles
Proven experience managing 24x7 operations in a global, distributed environment
Strong experience in ITIL-based service management (Incident, Problem, Change)
Demonstrated experience managing MSP/vendor relationships in a hybrid model
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and modern infrastructure monitoring
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in hospitality, travel, or highly transactional industries
Exposure to large-scale cloud transformation or carve-out programs
Familiarity with tools such as ServiceNow, Dynatrace, or equivalent observability platforms
ITIL certification (v3/v4) or equivalent
Outstanding Benefits
Very competitive compensation
Generous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days)
8 Hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
We offer a comprehensive medical, dental and Wellness Program
12 weeks paid parental leave
An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
Formal and informal reward, recognition and acknowledgement programs
Lots of fun and engaging employee development events
Reasonable Accommodation
Aven Hospitality is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Aven Hospitality position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Aven Hospitality at Contact Us
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Affirmative Action
Aven Hospitality is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW