Associate Director, IT Endpoint Technologies

SUMMARY / JOB PURPOSE :

The Associate Director, IT Product Management - Client Services directs the strategy, implementation, and operational excellence of endpoint technologies across the organization. This role manages a team responsible for Windows, macOS, and mobile devices. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a customer-focused approach to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant endpoint solutions that improve the employee experience.

This role is also responsible for establishing a product and customer-centric service delivery model, ensuring that endpoint solutions are not only technically reliable but also aligned with user needs, business priorities, and measurable results. By applying product management principles and continuous feedback loops, the Associate Director will help evolve endpoint services into intuitive, value-driven offerings that enhance productivity and foster innovation across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Team Leadership

Lead a product team of engineers responsible for endpoint design, deployment, and support.

Act as a player / coach by bringing leadership and guidance to the team and creating a sense of accountability across the organization.

Performance Metrics

Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for internal endpoint and client engineering teams, as well as external support teams, to ensure operational excellence.

Product Delivery

Align the endpoint engineering strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management for all corporate devices (Windows, Mac, mobile) with the customer-centric service delivery model for Client Services.

Strategy & Roadmap

Actively engage with users to understand and integrate their needs into the endpoint engineering roadmap.

Develop and enforce technical standards, policies, and procedures for managing endpoints and providing support.

Oversee the design, implementation, and governance of endpoint management platforms.

Contribute to the creation and execution of IT service strategies and policies.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders, including Information Security, Core Services, and Digital Applications, to align endpoint services with business needs.

Vendor Management

Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service delivery for endpoint-related technologies and services.

Security Mindset

Establish enterprise-wide standards, policies, and guidelines for endpoint platform security and compliance.

Data & Analytics

Identify and collect useful data in use throughout the organization, ensuring it is readily accessible to facilitate business operations and decision-making.

Market / Industry Analysis

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Quality Assurance

Ensure that all product releases meet rigorous quality standards and compliance requirements, if any, including SOX, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11.

Budget Management

Manage budget allocation and financial planning across all product lines in his / her functional areas of support.

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Recruit staff to meet the unit's immediate objectives and develop staff to meet longer-term objectives.

Appraise the performance of subordinates and recommend changes regarding job, pay, and employment status.

Keep informed of company policies and procedures, as well as keep current with technical and regulatory developments, to ensure compliance.

Provide a safe workplace and ensure employees are aware of and adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Recommend and develop operating and capital budgets while managing expenses to stay within approved budgets.

Cooperate with management and staff of other organizational units to accomplish overall organizational objectives.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS :

Education :

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 11 years of related experience; or

Master's degree in a related discipline and 9 years of related experience; or

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience :

A minimum of 5 years of experience managing enterprise endpoint environments, including Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms.

Experience in regulated industries (e.g., biotech, pharma) with knowledge of GxP and SOX compliance preferred.

Strong background in endpoint security, including encryption, antivirus, and vulnerability management.

Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex technical projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Comprehensive understanding of endpoint architecture, automation, and scripting.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on technical execution.

Knowledge of and experience leading an Agile-based service delivery model.

Demonstrates strategic insight and consultative leadership within the client technology domain.

Ability to multitask, work collaboratively across a matrix organization, and ensure flexibility in a dynamic corporate and team environment.

Thorough planning and tracking skills, well-organized, focused on results, capable of managing multiple projects, and excellent time management.

Exceptional judgment and problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.

Ability to leverage both internal and external resources to expedite and deliver projects.

Ability to work in a team environment, create timelines, and continually make necessary adjustments.

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

Our office is a modern, open-plan space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

May require lifting equipment up to 25 lbs.

On-call availability for critical escalations.

This position requires travel up to 5-10%

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Oversee the design, implementation, and governance of endpoint management platforms, including Microsoft Intune, SCCM, and Jamf.

Ensure endpoint security and compliance through integration with enterprise security tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Cortex, MDM policies, encryption, patching).

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS :

Experience :

• Deep expertise with Microsoft Intune, SCCM, and Jamf for device provisioning, policy enforcement, and lifecycle management.

Knowledge / Skills :

Strong understanding of endpoint architecture, automation, and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash).

Familiarity with cloud-based identity and access management (e.g., Azure AD, Conditional Access).

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this positionis $165,500 - $235,500 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.