Senior Manager, IT

Skillz Inc. • Las Vegas, NV

4h • Onsite

About The Position

If you want to build, develop, and see your impact, join Skillz and level up your Career! Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. By fostering social competition within games, the Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in their games and providing operational support while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition. At Skillz, we understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Skillz is looking for individuals to join a team made up of alums from Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, Wynn Resorts and more. Skillz offers a Culture of Impact, where a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs are driven by the desire to win, create value, obsess over their product, and make a difference. The company has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC's Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times' Best Places to Work, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list. Skillz also provides professional growth opportunities, operating like a startup and encouraging collaboration and feedback for product and business improvement, with a belief in never settling for growth.

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead and execute company-wide IT security and access governance initiatives, including RBAC implementation and audit readiness.
• Strong financial and operational discipline, with a focus on optimizing IT spend and reducing OpEx while maintaining system reliability and performance.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing, high-urgency requests across the organization, balancing short-term needs with long-term system stability.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments with shifting priorities.
• Results-oriented, with a track record of delivering measurable improvements in system reliability, efficiency, and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global IT operations, including systems administration, security, access management, and end-user support, ensuring reliable and secure access to all business-critical systems.
• Own IT governance, including SOX compliance, access controls (RBAC), system audits, and documentation of all IT systems, owners, and processes.
• Drive IT systems optimization by identifying and implementing automation, integrations, and tooling improvements to reduce manual workflows, eliminate redundant systems, and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships, system renewals, and contract negotiations, ensuring cost-effective solutions and full visibility into IT spend and system utilization.
• Build and develop a high-performing IT team, establishing clear ownership, operating rhythms, and prioritization frameworks to support company needs.

Benefits

• 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for both you and your dependents.
• 401K matching
• equity incentives
• pre-tax benefit options
• meditation and mental health resources
• physical fitness coaching and classes
• family planning assistance
• health and parenting guidance
• virtual therapy sessions
• competitive paid time off (PTO)
• company holidays
• free breakfast and catered lunches
• snacks
• a full-size gym with showers
• commuter benefits
• insurance
• team bonding events
• professional growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees