Senior IT Manager (Global)

Cellula Robotics Ltd•Burnaby, BC

1d•CA$138,000 - CA$160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cellula Robotics Ltd. is a world-leading marine technology company focused on changing the paradigm of subsea survey, science and security through modular, long range, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems. Our company is growing and is transitioning from building mostly one-of-a-kind prototypes to completing the development of our four core products and will be delivering multiples of those products to our customers. Our products are configured for each client to deliver required capabilities to the end-user. We are committed to producing sustainable solutions for the defense, mineral exploration, and energy sectors driven by innovation and industry knowledge. We’re looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join us in this growth and transition. At Cellula we believe in collaboration, innovation, adaptability and reliability. These values are woven through all our products and how we do business. Our products are designed to be solutions to the challenges and capability needs of our clients, which often requires developing new capabilities and subsystems unique to a particular application. These systems are designed, built, and tested in-house by a skilled team of engineers, technicians, and support staff. People are at the heart of our business, and we pride ourselves in having a team-based workplace and building partnerships to solve the most difficult challenges in ocean technology. We believe in learning and innovating by doing. We send staff along with our products into the field to learn from our clients which informs our innovation. As the Senior IT Manager (Global), you will be responsible for leading the company’s global IT function across Canada, USA, and the UK. You will be responsible for developing and executing a secure, scalable, and high-performance IT environment supporting defense, engineering, and manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing IT activities across a rapidly growing, multi-site organization, ensuring systems are secure, integrated, and aligned with business and defense requirements. As a company, we offer team members a chance to grow professionally. Our office is a casual, collaborative environment where you will be able to learn about our state-of-the-art systems from technical experts. We’re excited for you to contribute your experience and make a positive impact on how we grow. In addition, we offer flexible work hours, benefits, and competitive compensation. This position is primarily an on-site position with some limited flexibility for remote work.

Requirements

8+ years’ experience in IT leadership or management roles
Strong experience in cybersecurity, networking, cloud systems, and enterprise platforms
Experience in regulated or security-sensitive environments (e.g., defense, manufacturing)
Experience managing IT contractors and service providers
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

Nice To Haves

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent
Experience with CMMC, NIST, ISO27001 or similar frameworks
Experience with Microsoft 365 / SharePoint
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite)
Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Deel)
Experience supporting multi-country operations
Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Sentinel
Experience with Azure
Experience or certification with ITSM frameworks, ex: ITIL
Experience with on-prem Microsoft server management (AD DS, GPO, etc.)
Ability to obtain a security clearance

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a strategic IT roadmap (near-, mid-, and long-term)
Ensure world-class cybersecurity posture including CMMC, ITAR, and related requirements
Manage and improve IT service delivery with strong ticket resolution performance
Lead implementation and management of SharePoint, ERP, HRIS systems, and integrations
Develop and implement AI initiatives across the business with appropriate controls
Manage IT contractors and vendors with clear scopes, budgets, and deliverables
Lead IT projects (system implementations, integrations, infrastructure upgrades)
Develop and manage IT operating and capital budgets
Ensure alignment of IT systems and policies across global offices
Document all IT systems to ensure resilience and continuity
Enable secure access to data and support real-time reporting for leadership
Build a process-driven IT function not dependent on individuals
Present IT systems and cybersecurity posture to customers and stakeholders
Provide training and continuous improvement across the organization
Identify issues and present solutions with cost, schedule, and risk trade-offs