Tatari is on a mission to revolutionize TV advertising. We work with some of your favorite disruptor brands—like Calm, Fabletics, Chime, and hundreds more—to grow their business using linear and streaming TV ads. Our platform combines sophisticated media buying with proprietary analytics to turn TV advertising into an automated, digital-like experience. Our technology and services are pushing the industry forward, enabling businesses of any size to advertise on TV.
Named one of the 16 Hottest Ad Tech Companies by Business Insider and Best Places to Work by Inc. Magazine, Tatari is experiencing rapid growth. Our executive team is composed of former founders and senior leaders at fast-rising startups like Shazam, TrueCar, AdapTV, and LiveRail and larger, more established tech companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Yahoo. Tatari is seeking an experienced IT Manager to join our PeopleOps team and lead all aspects of our internal IT operations across multiple offices and remote teams.
In this role, you will ensure the security, reliability and scalability of Tatari’s technology infrastructure while also delivering a best-in-class support experience for employees. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, effective leadership, and a proven ability to align IT strategy with business objectives in a fast-paced, startup environment. THIS IS AN IN-OFFICE POSITION based in Culver City and some travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement IT strategy and policies, including budget planning, vendor evaluation, and license management, across all Tatari offices and remote teams.
- Oversee all aspects of IT infrastructure, including networks, conferencing systems, servers, endpoints, and automation platforms.
- Ensure best-in-class support for internal users, systems, and applications, including permissioning of software, systems, websites, and tools.
- Lead system improvements, upgrades, security best practices, and network resilience initiatives.
- Oversee full lifecycle asset management: procurement, inventory, configuration, deployment, and retirement of IT assets.
- Implement and monitor security best practices and support compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC 2, data governance).
- Collaborate with department leads on business requirements, stakeholder communication, and change management.
- Explore and implement AI tools that improve IT efficiency and service delivery.
- Lead and manage IT staff, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and service excellence.
- Test, deploy, and validate OS, firmware, and software updates across all company devices (macOS, Windows, network hardware, etc.).
- Oversee network setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation, including cabling, access points, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Manage and audit IT assets, including procurement, inventory, deployment, and decommissioning.
- Coordinate with vendors and building management for IT-related installations, services, and office moves.
- Implement and maintain automation for device deployment, user management, and IT processes.
- Manage and renew software licenses and subscriptions, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
- Enforce security best practices for user and service account permissions, including regular audits and updates.
- Provide technical support and training for internal users, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
- Support company events and special projects with IT resources and logistics.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation for IT processes, device management, and network infrastructure.
- Coordinate with People Ops and other departments for onboarding/offboarding, access management, and special IT projects.
- Lead IT projects for office moves, new office setups, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Monitor and respond to IT-related incidents, bugs, and service requests in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of IT management experience in a complex, multi-site enterprise environment, including 2+ years in a managerial role. Prefer Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Expertise with enterprise networking, virtualization, cloud platforms
- Hands-on experience with modern enterprise SaaS ecosystems, including: Google workspace administration; Workday; Okta or similar identity/access management platforms; and Terraform and Python for IT operations/automation. Bonus for additional tools such as Slack, Atlassian, or MDM/endpoint security systems.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management, project portfolio management, and budget oversight skills
- Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong and demonstrated people management skills, including development
Benefits
- Total compensation ($140,000 - $180,000)
- Equity compensation
- Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents
- 401K, FSA, and commuter benefits
- $150 monthly spending account
- $1,000 annual continued education benefit
- $500 Newbie Productivity Perk
- Unlimited PTO and sick days
- Monthly Company Wellness Day Off
- Snacks, drinks, and catered lunches at the office
- Team building events
- THIS IS AN IN-OFFICE POSITION in Los Angeles (Culver City) of minimum 4 days in-office
At Tatari, we believe in the importance of cultivating teams with diverse backgrounds and offering equal opportunities to all. We strive to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and diversity is celebrated.#LI-HYBRID
