Senior Manager IT

About Us

At Gameopedia, our journey began in Norway with a simple mission: to be the geeky gamer friend who helps you find the perfect games and offers top-notch recommendations. From humble beginnings, we quickly made our mark, landing our first major customer a year later, one of Norway's largest news publications. This pivotal moment propelled us to expand our operations to India, starting with five passionate gamers working around a dining table in a small apartment.

Today, with offices in Oslo and Hyderabad, we serve industry leading video game data and insights to the biggest companies worldwide, influencing millions of gaming decisions every day. Our evolution from a small startup to an industry leader is driven by our dedication to providing gamers with extraordinary experiences. We are now transitioning into a product company, developing B2B and B2C products that will revolutionize how people engage with games.

We are scaling up our operations, and our vision over the next three years is to create extraordinary experiences for a billion gamers every day. Join us in this exciting journey and help us shape the future of gaming!

The Role: Senior IT Manager

We’re looking for a Senior IT Manager to lead and scale our IT operations globally. You’ll design, build, and manage a secure, robust, and efficient IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless support for a growing, multi-location organization. As both a strategist and a hands-on leader, you’ll help us achieve operational excellence and empower our teams to innovate.

This role reports to the COO and will collaborate closely with the CTO as needed.

Your Key Responsibilities

• IT Infrastructure Leadership:
  Design, implement, and manage scalable IT infrastructure to support our current needs and future growth.

• Global IT Support:
  Lead and oversee IT support for employees across locations, ensuring uninterrupted operations.

• System Administration:
  Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, networks, and end-user systems (Windows and Mac).

• Cybersecurity and Compliance:
  Establish and enforce cybersecurity measures, ensuring compliance with global data protection regulations and industry standards.

• Team Building:
  Build and lead a high-performing global IT team, fostering innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

• Process Optimization:
  Implement and refine IT service management processes to enhance efficiency and user satisfaction.

What You’ll Bring

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields.

Experience:

• 8-10 years in IT administration and system management.
• At least 5 years of experience managing IT operations in multi-location environments.
• Experience in a tech or gaming company is a big plus.
• Proven expertise in designing scalable IT infrastructure.
• Experience supporting a rapid scaling and fast-paced growth environment is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Google Workspace (Google Workspace Admin certification required).

• Expertise in network and system security principles.

• Proficiency in managing IT service operations, including:
  • Windows and Mac OS
  • Secure remote access solutions (VPNs, MFA)
  • Active Directory, drive encryption, and hardware/software support
  • Cloud services and asset management

• Experience with Microsoft Azure Administrator (certification is a plus).

• Experience developing IT policies and conducting ISO audits

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and risk management abilities.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Why Gameopedia?

• Shape the Future: Lead IT operations for a company that’s revolutionizing gaming.

• Global Impact: Work with a diverse, global team and make a tangible difference.

• Passionate People: Collaborate with a team of gaming and tech enthusiasts.

• Career Growth: Join an ambitious organization and grow your career as we scale.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance.
• Casual dress code.
• Dynamic, collaboration-friendly office environment.

Are you ready to take our IT infrastructure to the next level and support the gaming experiences of a billion players? Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary.