IT Operations Manager

About the Company
Chemelex is a global leader in advanced electrical thermal solutions, delivering mission-critical products and services that power performance and reliability across industrial, commercial, and infrastructure applications. With a history of engineering innovation, Chemelex is known for its expertise in heat tracing, floor heating, fire-rated wiring, and leak detection systems. The company’s solutions serve traditional and clean energy markets, real estate, and infrastructure segments around the world. More information about Chemelex can be found at www.chemelex.com.
Position Summary
Chemelex is seeking a proactive, highly organized, and trusted IT Operations Manager [WT1] to partner closely with the VP, Digital, AI, & Technology in driving strategic initiatives, strengthening global IT operations, and ensuring ongoing compliance. This is a high‑impact role that blends technical oversight, operational coordination, and project execution.As the operational right hand to our IT leader, you will play a critical role during a period of significant transformation, including carve‑outs, M&A activity, and global systems scaling.This position is ideal for a dynamic IT professional with experience in private equity environments, global IT compliance, and complex transition programs who thrives in fast‑paced, evolving landscapes.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
What You’ll Bring
Strategic & Operational IT Support - Serve as a strategic partner and chief of staff to the VP, Digital, AI, & Technology coordinating priorities, tracking progress, preparing executive updates, and supporting board- and investor‑level initiatives.Manage global IT contracts, including telecom, ISPs, software providers, and key technology vendors.Own and maintain vendor compliance processes to ensure alignment with internal policies, SOX requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Project & Program Management - Lead project management efforts for application / software implementations, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met.Support core project management and PMO activities across IT workstreams, including planning, coordination, documentation, and milestone oversight.Establish and maintain a structured cadence for tracking risks, dependencies, and progress across separation, stand‑up, and integration initiatives.
M&A, Carve‑Outs, and Integration - Drive diligence and integration activities for mergers and acquisitions; manage cross-functional coordination and post‑deal execution.Support interim‑state planning, including development and execution of separation and stand‑up schedules to ensure operational continuity throughout transition periods.Security, Compliance & Governance - Partner with the security team to establish and manage execution of the security roadmap.Lead compliance setup for internal controls, segregation of duties, and SOX IT requirements.Contribute to Change Management planning and deployment across people, processes, and technology to ensure smooth transition during carve‑outs or organizational shifts.
Gap Analysis & Continuous Improvement- Assist in identifying gaps in talent, processes, systems, or controls and collaborate with stakeholders to build actionable remediation plans.Support the design and optimization of operational processes to enhance efficiency, governance, and scalability across IT.
Other Duties - Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support IT strategy, program objectives, and organizational growth.10+ years of experience in IT project management, vendor governance, or technology operations, ideally within a private equity–backed or carve‑out organization.Demonstrated experience supporting M&A due diligence and post‑acquisition integration.Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and IT control frameworks.Strong organizational and multitasking ability; experience managing multiple high‑priority initiatives simultaneously.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in engaging executive leadership.Proven ability to anticipate needs, resolve complex issues, and drive execution in ambiguous environments. Exposure to global IT contract management and third‑party risk processes.