Senior Manager, Information Technology

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Information Technology: Leading and optimizing IT efforts for the Niantic organization within hirify.global, ensuring alignment, transparency, and strategic integration of technology and processes. Focus on defining IT strategy, managing globally distributed IT teams, and serving as a critical bridge for technical and operational alignment during organizational change.

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, United States, working 3 days a week from the hub. Salary range applicable for candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA.

Salary: $137,700 - $202,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences.

What you will do

• Serve as the senior IT leader responsible for all Niantic IT operations within hirify.global.
• Act as the primary bridge between Niantic and hirify.global IT, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Partner closely with the Integrations team to plan and execute technology, systems, and process integration.
• Develop and own the IT strategy for Niantic, balancing current support with future alignment to hirify.global standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed IT team across multiple time zones (Tokyo, San Francisco, and Washington).
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and licensing relevant to Niantic IT.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7-8 years of experience in IT roles, including at least 4 years in a dedicated IT leadership position.
• Strong technical background with the ability to dive deep while maintaining a high-level strategic view.
• Experience with tools such as Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, and Jamf.
• Proven experience leading teams through change, transformation, or organizational integration.
• Experience managing globally distributed teams across regions and time zones.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate technical concepts.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting game development studios or creative/technical teams.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale IT integrations.
• Familiarity with hardware forecasting, budgeting, and procurement.
• Strong understanding of identity, device management, and SaaS ecosystems.
• Experience with tools JumpCloud, Ninja RMM, Zoom, GCP and related platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry.
• Receive comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and pet insurance.
• Enjoy paid holidays, paid hirify.global free days, and unlimited paid time off.
• Work in an environment focused on inspiring play every day.