Senior Director - IT Operations/Security

  • San Francisco, California, United States
  • IT
  • Regular

PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always-on digital experiences to modern businesses.

Join us. At PagerDuty, you'll tackle complex problems, collaborate with kind and ambitious people, and help build a more equitable world—all in a flexible, award-winning workplace.

PagerDuty is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Senior Director of Corporate IT (End User Services/AI, Systems Engineering, and Enterprise Security) to lead our IT Operations at scale. In this role, you will architect, build, and support PagerDuty’s rapidly expanding SaaS/cloud-first information technology ecosystem—ensuring availability, reliability, and security for our global workforce. You will drive the adoption of enterprise employee-facing AI programs, champion IT security operations, and deliver an exceptional experience for all Dutonians. As a people-first leader, you will be responsible for developing, supporting, and inspiring your team.

**We are looking for candidates located in the San Francisco Area ONLY at this time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide technology vision and leadership for deploying IT initiatives that improve collaboration, cost-effectiveness, compliance, and security at enterprise scale.
  • Architect and scale IT Operations and Infrastructure to support a growing, hybrid workforce, ensuring high availability and performance of critical systems.
  • Drive the strategy, implementation, and adoption of enterprise employee-facing AI programs and automation, enhancing productivity and user experience across the organization.
  • Partner closely with the CISO organization to design, deploy, and operate robust IT security solutions, ensuring the protection of corporate infrastructure and data.
  • Manage vendor relationships and identify opportunities to optimize costs through efficient internal operations, rationalized investments, and business enablement.
  • Consult with senior-level stakeholders across the organization to identify business and technology needs, translating them into actionable IT strategies.
  • Oversee ticket escalation and ensure that service level agreements (SLAs) and defined metrics are consistently met or exceeded.
  • Ensure employees receive professional, efficient, and effective support, with a focus on continuous improvement and user satisfaction.
  • Monitor and optimize the delivery and operation of IT services, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain seamless business operations.
  • Provide regular metrics and KPIs across functions to gauge the effectiveness of service delivery and inform strategic decisions.
  • Offer direction, guidance, and training to IT staff, including system engineers and help desk support, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
  • Champion a “customer zero” mindset by adopting and deploying PagerDuty’s own products internally, driving innovation and best practices.
  • Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence (EQ) as a leader—building trust, fostering collaboration, and supporting the professional development of your team.
  • Bring deep, practical experience in IT operations, infrastructure, enterprise AI, and security, with a proven track record of delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 8+ years of experience working in IT operations, overseeing large information technology projects.
  • 6+ years of people management experience leading multiple technical teams, distributed across multiple geographies.
  • Proven experience in operating and managing security, automation technology, and automation programs.
  • Excellent understanding of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and telecommunications systems.
  • Experience with agile and scrum methodologies.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science (or a related field) or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience working within high-growth, cloud-first (AWS), B2B SaaS companies.
  • Excellent leadership, decision-making, and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills. 
  • Experience with Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Jamf, Microsoft 365, Atlassian Cloud, Jira, Oomnitza, automation tools, AWS, and Zoom.

The base salary range for this position is 180,000 - 304,000 USD. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits.

Our base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range, which is subject to change based on primary work location, reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we expect to pay newly hired employees for the position. Within the range, we determine pay for an individual based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills/competencies and experience.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific offerings for this role, as well as the salary range for your primary work location during the hiring process.

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Where we work

PagerDuty operates a hybrid work model with offices in 8 major cities: Atlanta, Lisbon, London, San Francisco, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. While we offer flexibility within our established locations, we cannot employ candidates residing in:

Location restrictions: 
Australia: Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia
Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
United States: Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming
Candidates must reside in an eligible location, which vary by role.

How we work

Our values guide how we support customers, collaborate with colleagues, develop products, and foster a culture of belonging. They define not just our actions, but what it means to be Dutonian.

People Leaders at PagerDuty are responsible for creating high performance environments that drive accountability. PagerDuty has four key dimensions that define our Leadership Impact: Lead Self, Lead the Team, Lead the Business, and Lead the Future. Each dimension has three associated competencies to give leaders a shared language for guiding their development, career, promotion, and succession planning discussions. Our Manager Expectations serve as a practical guide for managers to understand their responsibilities, prioritize their efforts, and drive engagement and performance.

What we offer

As a global organization, our total rewards approach is competitive with industry standards and aligned with local laws and regulations. Learn more, including country-specific offerings, on our benefits site.

Your package may include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package from day one
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Company equity*
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)*
  • Retirement or pension plan*
  • Generous paid vacation time
  • Paid holidays and sick leave
  • Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty - companywide paid days off in addition to PTO
  • Paid parental leave: 22 weeks for pregnant parent, 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent (some countries have longer leave standards and we comply with local laws)*
  • Paid volunteer time off: 20 hours per year
  • Company-wide hack weeks
  • Mental wellness programs

*Eligibility may vary by role, region, and tenure

About PagerDuty

PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. The PagerDuty Operations Cloud is an AI-powered platform that empowers business resilience and drives operational efficiency for enterprises. With a generative AI assistant at its core, PagerDuty empowers teams to detect and resolve issues in real time, orchestrate complex workflows, and drive continuous improvement across their digital operations. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always-on digital experiences to modern businesses

PagerDuty is Great Place to Work-certified™, a Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, a Fortune Best Medium Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace in Technology, and a top rated product on TrustRadius and G2. 

Go behind-the-scenes on our careers site and @pagerduty on Instagram.

Additional Information

PagerDuty is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. PagerDuty does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting an application, you confirm that you have read and understand PagerDuty's Privacy Policy.

PagerDuty is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Should you require accommodation, please email accommodation@pagerduty.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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