(JD) – Senior Manager IT
Job Title: Senior Manager – Information Technology (IT)Experience Required: 9+ Years from Large media industry
Key Responsibilities
IT Infrastructure Management
· Manage enterprise IT infrastructure including servers, storage, networking, virtualization, and backup systems.
· Ensure high availability and uptime of post-production systems and services.
· Oversee data center operations and disaster recovery planning.
Post Production Technology Support
· Support editing, color grading, sound design, VFX, animation, and rendering environments.
· Manage systems used in media workflows including:
o Non-linear editing systems
o Shared storage environments
o Media asset management systems
o Render farms
o Transcoding pipelines
· Coordinate with creative teams for smooth workflow operations.
Network & Storage Administration
· Manage high-speed SAN/NAS storage systems.
· Maintain low-latency, high-bandwidth networks for media transfer and collaboration.
· Optimize storage allocation, archival, and retrieval processes.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
· Implement cybersecurity policies and endpoint protection.
· Ensure protection of confidential media assets and intellectual property.
· Conduct regular audits, vulnerability assessments, and access control reviews.
Vendor & Project Management
· Coordinate with hardware/software vendors and service providers.
· Lead IT infrastructure upgrades and technology implementation projects.
· Negotiate AMC/support contracts and procurement planning.
Team Leadership
· Lead IT engineers, system administrators, and support staff.
· Establish SLAs and monitor support performance.
· Conduct training and technical guidance for internal teams.
Cloud & Emerging Technologies
· Evaluate cloud-based post-production solutions and hybrid workflows.
· Support remote collaboration and secure media transfer solutions.
· Recommend technology improvements aligned with business growth.
Required Skills & Technical Expertise
Core Technical Skills
· Windows/Linux/macOS administration
· Enterprise networking (L2/L3 switching, VLANs, firewalls)
· SAN/NAS storage systems
· Virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V)
· Backup & disaster recovery solutions
· Active Directory & identity management
· Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP preferred)
Post Production Technology Knowledge
Experience with:
· Avid Media Composer
· DaVinci Resolve
· Adobe Premiere Pro
· Autodesk Flame
· Media asset management systems
· Render management tools
· High-resolution media workflows (4K/8K)
Soft Skills
· Leadership and stakeholder management
· Problem-solving and crisis management
· Strong communication skills
· Project planning and execution
Educational Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, or related field
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
· System uptime and reliability
· Incident response and resolution time
· Storage/network performance
· Cybersecurity compliance
· User satisfaction and workflow efficiency
· Budget and project delivery adherence
Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹140,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
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