Manager of IT - Skillz Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
About the Job
Join Skillz and Level Up Your Career!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile esports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide. Skillz is revolutionizing the gaming industry, providing the ultimate platform for competitive mobile games. By fostering social competition within games, Skillz empowers developers to create multi-million dollar franchises while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition.
- 7+ years of experience in IT, with exposure to a wide array of functional areas of IT
- 2+ years of experience in People Management
- Bonus points for experience managing external vendors
- Skill and experience with
- SOX Compliance within IT Security
- Cybersecurity best practices
- Database & Server Support
- Project Management
- System Architecture
- Data Migration
- History developing robust reporting methodologies
- Experience in contract and vendor negotiations
We find additional value with any or all of the below.
- Gaming industry experience (ideally). Alternatively - a strong passion for gaming + a deep understanding of our products.
- Startup experience: Proven ability to thrive in a startup-like environment, with a proactive mindset, strong initiative, and a track record of taking ownership of analytics processes and driving results.
- Healthy tenure: Demonstrated stability and commitment in previous roles, with a track record of staying in positions for 2 or more years. Internal promotions within organizations are highly valued, indicating strong career progression and contributions to company success.
- Las Vegas local or willingness to relocate: Preference for candidates who are currently located in Las Vegas or willing to relocate to Vegas prior to start-date.
- Starting Total Compensation 170K+
Join Skillz and Let's Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming!
Together, we'll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation thrive. Join our team and be part of the journey. We look forward to having you on board!
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Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.