IT Team Leader

Description:

Percepto is the leading provider of autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions, harnessing robotics, including our market-leading industrial drone-in-a-box solution. Our team comprises software and hardware engineers, industry experts, and professionals who are all passionate about innovation and driven to push the boundaries of what’s possible with software, AI, and hardware. We are a fast-growing company with offices in Israel and the U.S., with Fortune 500 clients around the world. Our company growth will not stop any time soon, and we are looking for great talent like you to join our team!

We are seeking an experienced IT Team Leader to manage and develop our global IT team. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, focusing on team development, process automation, and operational excellence.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and manage a global IT team of three members (Systems Administrator and two IT Support specialists)
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Bridge time zone differences and ensure effective collaboration between US and Israeli team members
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members

Strategic Planning & Execution

• - Define and implement quarterly OKRs aligned with company objectives
• - Establish, track, and report team KPIs to the CTO
• - Create and maintain IT operational dashboards
• - Develop and execute the IT department's annual strategy and budget

Technical Leadership

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation across IT operations
• Streamline helpdesk and user administration processes
• Develop and maintain IT standard operating procedures
• Implement tools and systems to increase team efficiency
• Provide technical oversight for major IT initiatives
• Guide the team in implementing security best practices
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions
• Participate in hands-on technical work as needed

• 7+ years of IT experience with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Experience managing distributed teams across different time zones
• Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure and systems
• Experience with automation tools and scripting
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Cultural awareness and ability to work across different regions