Job Title: IT Support Manager

Location: Madrid, Barcelona, Stockholm.

About Gelato

Gelato has built the world's largest and most global network for on-demand production of customized items e.g. t-shirts, wall art, mugs, books, hoodies, and cards. We support a new wave of e-commerce entrepreneurs and the global shift towards local and more sustainable production.

We own no assets - we build the software that connects world-class production facilities all across the world. We already have more than 100 production partners in 33 countries. In 72 hours we can reach more than 5 billion people with customized products in a smarter, faster, and greener way.

Position summary

Following our global expansion, we are looking for a passionate IT Manager, with great technical expertise, to support our colleagues day-to-day activities and join our efforts of securing Gelato cyber-assets.

We are looking for people who want to contribute to Gelato's agility. We’d love to talk to you if you’re a talented individual who is passionate about solving complex IT issues and crafting scalable processes. We are enablers who make it easier for our colleagues to unleash their creativity in the digital space.

Reporting directly to VP of Information Security, you will work closely with every single colleague in Gelato as well as with our business partners.

What you will be doing

• Provide day to day technical maintenance, troubleshooting and support to Gelato's internal IT systems, including internet connectivity for employees based in Gelato offices across the globe.
• Provide all levels of IT support and training to internal staff, collaborating with internal and external resources (vendors) as necessary to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Standardize software, equipment, and processes across the company
• Develop and document new support and operations processes
• Manage equipment orders, tools access, setup, and configuration for new hires, contractors, and Gelato partners
• Secure user's account information, including access, permissions, and systems groups, and perform system administration functions
• Track, maintain and own costs for Gelato's hardware and software inventory; manage software updates, assets, and licenses
• With the assistance of the procurement team, manage IT partnerships and purchase of products or services as required for IT projects
• Prepare and present metrics, activity and progress reports regarding projects, tasks, and operations
• Use automation to improve current IT processes, by implementing of the shelf solutions and writing your own automation scripts.

Who you are

To be successful in this role you will need to have a start-up mentality. You are committed to excel with energy and endurance while you understand that building a company is very hard but that is what you want to achieve. You have superior communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, high integrity, and great attention to detail. You are a natural and comfortable leader, have excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills. You are interested in keeping up with current best practices in your areas of expertise. You are a self-starter with the ability to excel with little to no direction. You are naturally curious. You have the ability to think creatively and holistically about reducing risk in a complex environment.

You will probably have a background in IT administration, engineering, helpdesk support or worked as a network administrator in the past. On top of this, you spent 3 or more years on a role focusing on IT management, having performed some of the activities detailed above. You are excellent at articulating vision and planning execution of projects.

Moreover, we would like to see evidence of the following in your profile:

• Experience with IT support systems such as ticketing systems and call center systems
• Experience with cloud solutions such as AWS, Google Workspace and GCP, as well as programming or scripting experience (python, PHP, bash, or any others).
• 5+ years experience in IT Support, or a related discipline.
• Experience understanding of implementation requirements for at least one IT service management (ITSM) framework, such as COBIT, ITIL, etc.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience leading teams is considered an advantage.
• A degree (Master’s is a plus) in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience

What we offer

We offer the rare opportunity to change the world such that everyone around you can use the services you’ve been part of building. We’re not just another social web application; we’re improving one of the world’s largest industries.

We offer you a chance to be part of a truly amazing journey in a company that sets very high targets and works hard to achieve them. You will be able to work with smart, motivated, and engaged co-workers from all over the world, in an intense and very energetic environment.

You will have a tangible impact on the way that we operate and expand our business. Working with some of the most ambitious colleagues out there you will have a ground floor opportunity to put all your experience and know-how to the test while learning at a speed you thought was impossible before joining.

As we continue to grow we want you to grow with us and for the right candidate, there is no limit to where this opportunity might take you

What it’s like to work at Gelato

We expect a lot. We are a driven team with big goals, so we seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about their work and possess an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is unique and we live by our values, so it's worth learning more about Gelato and our values on our website.

We recommend you submit your application as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continually.