IT Operations
Enterprise IT
You're building enterprise-scale systems that power Fortune 500 operations, not fixing laptops. This path creates CIOs who understand both boardroom strategy and data center reality.
Career Progression
Rotational Tours · L1–L3
Build the craft. Prove you can wield the tools of IT Operations.
Transformational Tours · L4–L7
Deliver outcomes. Each tour has a defined mission and success criteria.
Foundational Tours · L8–L10
Shape the organization. Build institutions, not just products.
What Hiring Managers Look For
L1-L3: You've automated manual processes and can articulate the business impact in dollars saved or hours recovered.
L4-L6: You've led cross-functional technology initiatives that required negotiating with business stakeholders who didn't report to you.
L7+: You've successfully navigated a major technology transformation while maintaining operational stability and can speak to board-level risk management.
Common Career Transitions
Enterprise IT → Product Engineering at L4-L5 for customer-facing system ownership
Enterprise IT → Cloud Architecture at L5-L6 for strategic infrastructure leadership
Enterprise IT → Technical Program Management at L6+ for large-scale delivery orchestration