Remote Sr. Manager End User Operations (VA ESOM)

Overview

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.         

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is seeking an experienced Senior Manager for End User Operations to support our VA ESOM Endpoint Support and Operations Monitoring contract across the United States. This position requires a leader who is not only operationally strong but strategically minded, forward‑thinking, and highly knowledgeable in navigating complex Federal Government contracts.

The Senior Manager for End User Operations provides high‑level strategic and operational leadership across multiple client sites, ensuring the consistent and efficient delivery of IT support services. This role is responsible for overseeing a geographically dispersed team of 800+ employees. A deep understanding of federal contracting, including compliance, performance measurements, and risk mitigation, is essential to ensuring client satisfaction, SLA adherence, operational efficiency, and long‑term contract success.

Location: Telework approved; travel required to regional locations as needed and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight:

• Lead, mentor, and develop management teams (Project Managers) overseeing large, distributed IT support organizations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, strategic awareness, and operational excellence.
• Ensure team alignment with organizational goals, client requirements, and federal contract standards.

Service Delivery Management:

• Oversee IT support operations across multiple client sites, ensuring full adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and contract‑specific performance metrics.
• Drive consistency, standardization, and strategic process alignment across all sites.
• Monitor performance at daily, weekly, and monthly intervals to ensure service quality and proactive issue resolution.
• Develop, interpret, and communicate metrics that demonstrate the program’s value and mission impact.

Client Engagement:

• Serve as the escalation point for high‑impact issues, ensuring rapid response and transparent communication.
• Serve as main client contact or Federal Program Managers and IT Supervisors.
• Partner with client stakeholders to anticipate evolving needs and recommend strategic improvements or changes in service delivery.

Operational Excellence:

• Implement best practices for workforce planning, resource allocation, and contract‑aligned staffing strategies.
• Champion automation and tool optimization to enhance efficiency and contract performance.
• Continuously refine ITIL‑aligned processes for incident, problem, and change management.

People Management & Development:

• Build leadership capabilities within the management team through coaching, training, and strategic career development.
• Conduct performance reviews, establish goals, and design succession plans for critical roles.
• Partner with HR to address employee relations and workforce development in alignment with contract expectations.
• Promote team engagement to ensure employees remain mission‑focused and supported.

Budgeting & Reporting:

• Develop and manage the program budget, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and financial forecasts.
• Prepare executive‑level reports highlighting service performance, client satisfaction, operational risks, and forward‑looking strategic recommendations.

Salary Range: $165–172K, dependent on geography, market conditions, skills, experience, education, and overall qualifications.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or other technical disciplines

Experience:

• 10+ years in IT service delivery or support, including 5+ years managing Project Managers, Help Desk Managers, and large teams.
• Proven experience overseeing large, geographically dispersed teams supporting Federal clients.
• Demonstrated success leading multi‑site IT operations and teams of 400+ employees.
• Demonstrated experience in End User and Endpoint Engineering Strategies
• Strong background in ITIL, incident management, and customer support operations.
• Experience applying strategic foresight and innovative approaches to challenges across distributed teams.
• Experience with managing diverse teams comprised of employees and subcontractors including knowledge of joint employment principles.

Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities.• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑informed approach.• Ability to build strong client relationships and manage complex escalations.• Experience with ITSM systems, KPI reporting, and workforce management tools.• Ability to prioritize, self‑direct, and drive initiatives with minimal oversight.• Strong messaging and team‑building capabilities to maintain cohesion and momentum.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on operational excellence and mastery of federal contracting expectations.
• Ability to influence, inspire, and guide large, diverse teams toward long‑term success.
• Strong Communication skills able to develop presentations for SES-level clients

Preferred Skills:

• 5+ years of supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs
• PMP certification
• Experience with personnel management and employee relations
• Knowledge of end‑user technologies

Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizen or Green card holder
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance 
• Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
  • If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully. 

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.  We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.  Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the job link and then click the blue “Apply” button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position.  If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance.  

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us.