Senior Manager, Information Technology

Scopely is looking for a Senior IT Manager to join our Niantic team in San Francisco on a hybrid basis, working 3 days a week from the hub.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

The IT/Ops team keeps everything behind the scenes running smoothly and we make sure all teams are equipped and connected - whether across the office or halfway around the world. AV struggles? Don’t worry, we’ve got this.

• Serve as the senior IT leader responsible for all Niantic IT operations within Scopely
• Act as the primary bridge between Niantic and Scopely IT, ensuring alignment, transparency, and trust across organizations
• 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-state support with future-state alignment to Scopely standards
• Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed IT team across multiple time zones (Tokyo, San Francisco, and Washington)
• Provide clear visibility into Niantic IT risks, gaps, dependencies, and progress to Scopely IT leadership
• Serve as an escalation point for complex or high-impact technical issues
• Assess existing Niantic technology, tools, and processes, and define a thoughtful roadmap for standardization
• Ensure consistent, high-quality IT support for Niantic employees during and after integration
• Improve and document support procedures, operational workflows, and integration playbooks
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and licensing relevant to Niantic IT
• Reprioritize team efforts as business and integration needs evolve

• Demonstrated success as an IT professional with a minimum of 7-8 years of experience in IT roles, including at least 4 years in a dedicated IT leadership position (e.g., Manager or Senior Manager)
• 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 for non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills
• Experience enforcing standards while thoughtfully managing transition states
• Strong interpersonal skills and be effective with employees at all levels of the organization
• Experience working cross-functionally with IT, Security, Integrations, and business leadership

• 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 Jump Cloud, Ninja RMM, Zoom, GCP and related platforms

$137,700 - $202,000 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including…