It Manager

Next Level Games

Vancouver, Canada
Base: $125,000 to $175,000 cad annually; bonus/equ...
On-site
Lead and support it team
Own day to day it operations
Manage security, risk, and operational readiness
This role is about owning IT at the studio level — creating the right environment for the team to succeed, ensuring systems are reliable and secure, priorities are clear, and communication is consistent

Job Summary

  • This role is about owning IT at the studio level — creating the right environment for the team to succeed, ensuring systems are reliable and secure, priorities are clear, and communication is consistent.
  • You will work collaboratively with the IT Systems Architect to help shape and guide the company's IT direction, applying sound technical judgment when evaluating options, tradeoffs, and risks.
  • Competitive annual leave and benefits, including discretionary performance bonus program, health coverage and RRSP matching.

Matching Summary

This role is about owning IT at the studio level — creating the right environment for the team to succeed, ensuring systems are reliable and secure, priorities are clear, and communication is consistent.

Salary

Base: $125,000 to $175,000 CAD annually; Bonus/Equity: discretionary performance bonus program; Benefits: health coverage and RRSP matching

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead and support IT team
  • Own day to day IT operations
  • Manage security, risk, and operational readiness
  • Oversee systems, tools, access, vendors, and budgets
  • Establish clear IT practices
  • Support team growth and development

Nice-to-have

  • Calm under pressure
  • Builds trust with stakeholders
  • Service orientation
  • Values inclusivity
  • Continuous growth mindset

Key Requirements

  • Experienced IT leader with strong technical background
  • Experience in game development or similar creative environments
  • Strong technical and operational judgment
  • Experience designing, operating, and improving systems
  • Comfortable creating structure and repeatable processes

Work Rights

Work eligibility and residency in Metro Vancouver

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