Manager of Technology and Growth

Excela Protect is seeking an experienced Manager of Technology and Growth Solutions to join our growing team onsite in Charleston, SC. Excela Protect is a fast-growing, technology-driven, dealer-centric administrator on a mission to modernize the F&I industry through transparency, efficiency, and exceptional service.

In this role you will lead the day-to-day administration, security, and optimization of the Microsoft 365 environment and oversee core collaboration platforms, managing vendor relationships, and supporting technology transitions that align with organizational goals.

If you want to establish operational controls and processes that ensure secure, reliable, and scalable systems with strong audit readiness across the organization it’s time to shift your career into gear with Excela Protect!

What We Offer:

• Compensation: $85,000–$105,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Collaborative, customer-centric culture
• Onsite position: Charleston, SC
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid vacation and holidays
• Ongoing professional development, training, and advancement opportunities

What You’ll Do:

• Administer, configure, and optimize the Microsoft 365 environment, including IAM, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Implement and maintain security controls such as MFA, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, RBAC, and data governance policies (retention, DLP, sensitivity labels, audit logging).
• Monitor system health, licensing, and usage governance.
• Support compliance with GLBA, SOC, and other applicable frameworks.
• Maintain audit evidence, conduct periodic internal control reviews, and partner with Compliance on reporting and readiness.
• Manage endpoints using Intune/Endpoint Manager, including device enrollment, configuration, encryption, and compliance.
• Lead onboarding/offboarding processes, hardware provisioning, and overall asset lifecycle.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Detail-oriented professional with a continuous improvement mindset
• Familiarity with endpoint/device management such as Intune or Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
• Collaborative team player who communicates clearly and effectively

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field; or 5 years of equivalent experience in IT administration and Microsoft 365 management.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Microsoft 365 environments (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Azure AD/IAM).
• Experience implementing security controls in Microsoft 365 (e.g., MFA, Conditional Access, Defender) and supporting audit evidence collection.
• Background developing operational documentation, SOPs, runbook, and user training resources.
• Strong understanding of data governance, identity management, and compliance frameworks (GLBA, SOC).

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a high-growth environment where your expertise and leadership truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000