Manager, IT Operations

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! Figma is looking for a Manager, IT Operations to lead our San Francisco team. We are looking for someone with a proven record leading a technical and cross-functional team in a high-growth, evolving environment. You will drive and execute against the team's roadmap, oversee performance management and SLAs, report relevant metrics to leadership, and serve as an escalation point for the team. This is a full time hybrid role that will be held from our San Francisco Hub with at least 2 days in office per week. What you'll do at Figma: Lead and develop IT Operations in San Francisco Hub by coaching and supporting the San Francisco IT Operations team and contractors Roll up your sleeves on escalated issues to assist the team and create documentation, deploy new systems and processes to effectively scale Build and maintain dashboards showing relevant helpdesk metrics (CSAT, SLAs, most common issues) to serve as a baseline for end-user support and overall IT performance. As a data-driven leader you'll use these metrics to identify root causes and create solutions Proactively identify and address inefficiencies and bottlenecks within IT Operations (e.g. access requests, automations, lifecycle management) Partner cross-functionally with teams across the business to understand their needs, solve problems and work towards common initiatives Ensure the procurement of hardware and software aligns within budget and forecast costs to optimize financial planning and resource allocation Lead and own IT projects from conceptualization to completion involving cross departmental collaboration We'd love to hear from you if you have: 3+ years of experience leading a team of IT professionals with a wide variety of responsibilities 5+ years of direct IT support experience Experience working with remote teams, multiple offices, and different time zones Ability to partner with both technical and non-technical collaborators on a global level Advanced knowledge administering Okta, Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, JAMF and various other SaaS tools While it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have: Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and lead through complex situations. Demonstrated leadership style focused on team development, accountability, and building resilient systems and processes Experience managing vendors and contractor workforces At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Pay Transparency Disclosure Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable fede…