Job Description

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.

In 2022, we announced that our studio is implementing a

four-day work week

as well as supporting in-studio, remote within Canada, and hybrid work arrangements as permanent options to our employees.

Are you a veteran IT leader with a background in networking, production infrastructure and supporting large-scale projects? Do you have experience leading successful IT teams in a fast-changing, high-tech industry? Have you managed budgets, forecasts, and procurement plans at a studio level? Do you have a proactive, support-oriented and solution-focused mindset? The IT Manager works with the BBI studio executives, department heads, producers and key personnel to deliver IT systems that support the operation of a fast-growing computer game production environment.



Interested in connecting? Please submit an application, letting us know when you're next available. From there, if your profile is a good match, we will be in touch with more information.

Your resume should showcase:5+ years experience leading a successful IT portfolio in a medium-sized, high-tech, enterprise environment Experience with game production and software development Formal education/degree in computer science, IT engineering, or networking Experience with growing and leading a team of IT staff, including task management, career management, and mentorship Experience with budgeting, infrastructure forecasting, and procurement systems Proficient in network switching/routing fundamentals Thorough understanding of Windows desktop and server systems, including VMs Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively at all levels and with different departments Highly organized, with an ability to multitask Great attention to detail Thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment Willing to learn new technologies and operating environments


Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news at BBI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackbird-interactive-inc This posting is an opportunity to submit your application for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your application. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email from a recruiter.