IT Manager

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• Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
• Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
• Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Assess current or future customer needs and priorities by communicating directly with customers, conducting surveys, or other methods.
• Initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings related to information technology projects.
• Direct or coordinate activities of project personnel.

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Website: xpeng.com

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

XPeng is hiring an IT Manager for its Santa Clara, CA office on a full-time basis. Lead IT operations, infrastructure, and support teams at a company driving the future of intelligent mobility, autonomous vehicles, and advanced robotics. Position Summary This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team management. You'll oversee IT infrastructure, vendor relationships, and support operations for on-site and remote staff, balancing strategic planning with day-to-day operational excellence. Responsibilities Lead and develop IT team members; handle recruitment, performance management, and professional development Manage IT infrastructure: servers, storage (SAN/NAS), network equipment, firewalls, VPN, and security systems Oversee end-user support operations including help desk, technical troubleshooting, and user training Support multi-platform environments: Windows, macOS, Ubuntu/Linux servers, and mobile devices (iOS/Android) Administer LDAP, Active Directory, mobile device management (MDM), and network configuration (DNS, DHCP, VPN) Manage wired and wireless networks, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and maintain network security Support productivity and collaboration platforms: Office 365, Google Workspace, Zoom, Confluence, Jira, GitLab Handle software deployment, patching, updates, license management, and hardware/software inventory Negotiate vendor contracts and service agreements; develop IT spending justifications and cost-benefit analyses Create technical documentation and maintain knowledge base for self-service support Stay current with IT technologies, security practices, and infrastructure trends Who We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent field with 5+ years IT experience 3+ years supporting mixed environments: Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu/Linux systems Experience with mobile device management (MDM): SimpleMDM, Fleetsmith, Intune, or similar Experience with configuration management tools: Munki, Ansible, Puppet, or equivalent Hands-on experience with monitoring systems: Grafana, Prometheus, InfluxDB, or similar Knowledge of server platforms: Windows Server, Ubuntu Server, VMware ESXi, KVM, Docker L2/L3 networking expertise with mainstream vendors: Cisco, Aruba, H3C, SonicWall Scripting skills: Bash, PowerShell, Python Strong foundation in directory services: LDAP, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP Ability to manage multiple projects, lead IT staff, and deliver under pressure MCSA certification or equivalent highly desired Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences Strong customer-service orientation with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and resourceful in fast-paced environments About XPENG XPeng is a leader in…

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• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
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