IT Manager

About Purple Carrot

Purple Carrot started with just a seed of an idea in 2014. Our vision is a world where plant-based eating is at the core of living well. Every day, on this mission, we’re breaking boundaries with plant-based eating. We value learning from customers, an ownership mindset, integrity, winning together, and being bold. We need your expertise on our team to make things happen!

Purple Carrot’s irresistible, globally-inspired meal-kit recipes and prepared meals using fresh ingredients. We are a team of collaborative individuals who drive for results, strive for doing better, make good choices quickly, and embrace a growth mindset to win or learn. Here’s what you’re up for!

Description

We are looking for an Information Technology Manager to join our team. As the leader of a cross-functional IT team you will administer systems, engineering and corporate, maintain software, lead vendor selection, manage budget for IT across the business. You will help define our IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes. You will also manage information technology and computer systems as well as ensure the security of our data, network, and backup systems. 

Location:

• Purple Carrot HQ is in Needham, MA and prefers local candidates to work in a hybrid model, 2-3 days a week with occasional travel (less than 10%) 

On the Plate 

• Manage information technology and information security systems, policies, procedures, and training (ex: privacy policies and incident response plans). 
• Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization and our internal engineering team in order to plan and administer IT and electronic data operations.
• Assess current information architecture and support the formalization of information architecture to improve internal access to information.
• Continually audit and monitor performance of systems, identify problematic areas, recommend, and implement strategic solutions for continuous improvement.
• Trouble-shoot and solve problems related to hardware, software, and network assets. Develop test strategies for new hardware and software. 
• Contribute to and manage help desk and ticketing support.
• Manage vendor selection and relationships for 3rd Party tooling, products and services.
• Streamline and automate critical corporate processes (On/Off-boarding employees, security audits, incident response).  
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as necessary.

Main Ingredients for the Role

• 5+ years of experience in IT Operations
• 1+ year experience managing individuals 
• Experience leading IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies and departments. 
• Strong collaborative, customer service orientated approach to IT problem solving. 
• Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems.
• Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices; stay apprised of changes in the industry and industry alerts.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to self-prioritize.
• Experience with G-suite 
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Extra Special Sauce

• As a part of an internal resource team, it’s extra important that you be able to translate your passion for information technology into a language that our whole team can understand,  implement, and own.
• Ability to act as a player-coach and collaborate cross functionally as well as individually contribute to the IT Department’s work.  

Garnish

We love our staff, and show it with benefits (including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance), matching retirement plan, unlimited paid time off, Purple Carrot box allowance, professional development, and the opportunity to work in collaboration with teammates who are passionate about food!

Final Touches

Purple Carrot’s top priority is protecting the health and wellbeing of our team and candidates. The majority of our interviews and assessments occur virtually. If there is a need to interview onsite, we follow COVID-19 guidance from the CDC, WHO, and any state guidelines .

We are committed to a safe and inclusive work environment, free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, handicap, veteran status, or marital status.