Job Title : IT Manager
Location : Mumbai
Experience : 5 TO 10 Years
Industry : Advertising / Creative Agency
Education : B.Sc. in Information Technology or related field
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and dependable IT Manager to lead the technology operations for a leading advertising agency. This role involves managing the IT infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted creative workflow, and providing hands-on technical support to design, production, and client servicing teams. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced agency setup, balancing creative needs with robust IT governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all IT systems and infrastructure, including servers, networks, and creative workstations (Mac & Windows).
- Manage incident response and troubleshooting across software, hardware, and connectivity issues.
- Ensure uninterrupted functioning of key creative tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and G-Suite.
- Handle user onboarding, access control, and IT inductions for new employees.
- Oversee asset and inventory management, ensuring all systems are tracked, licensed, and audit-ready.
- Collaborate with creative, production, and operations teams to support digital workflows and media-heavy environments.
- Administer network and security systems including firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint protection.
- Lead process improvements in data backup, recovery, and business continuity planning.
- Liaise with vendors for IT procurement, software renewals, and AMC management.
- Maintain documentation, ensure compliance, and uphold agency data security protocols.
Technical Expertise Required
Systems : Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11, Mac OS XApplications : Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Office 365, G-SuiteServers & Storage : NAS setup, Data migration, Microsoft ExchangeNetworking & Security : Firewall configuration, VPN setup, Symantec Endpoint DLP, Disk EncryptionTools : Microsoft Volume Licensing Service, Business Continuity Management, Disk ImagingCertifications (Preferred)
Microsoft & LinkedIn – Generative AI (2023)Certified Security & Forensics AnalystCertified Professional HackerKey Attributes
Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinkingExcellent communication and service orientationHighly organized and dependable under pressureComfortable working in a creative, deadline-driven environment