IT Manager

Who we are at Osmo:

Osmo is a digital olfaction company, on a mission to give computers a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Why? Our sense of smell both enriches and saves lives, and has a deep and direct connection to our emotions and memory. Vision and hearing have been digitized, but not scent. It’s time we solve this. We’re bringing an unprecedented combination of software, data, hardware and capital to the historic challenge of giving computers a sense of smell.

We believe in the power of automation and carefully applied AI/ML to solve problems that are beyond what the unaided human mind can tackle on its own. In the first phase of our development, we are using our map of odor along with cutting-edge generative AI to create the next generation of aroma molecules (e.g., the ingredients in the fragrances we wear and the products we use). Beyond fragrance machine olfaction has application across many industries, including manufacturing, military, medicine, and more. Working for Osmo means solving problems using digital olfaction for these customers. We're a hybrid company with our headquarters in New York, NY, a new facility under construction in central New Jersey, and offices in Somerville, MA.

Osmo is seeking an IT Manager who will take full ownership of IT infrastructure, security, and compliance across all Osmo's sites . You will integrate and manage systems within lab, factory, and office environments, ensuring they meet rigorous standards for data security and regulatory compliance. This role includes strategic oversight of IT operations across three locations (NY, NJ, MA) and a distributed workforce, focusing on automation, security, and system efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a robust IT function in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own IT infrastructure across lab, factory, and office environments, ensuring uptime, performance, and security for both onsite and remote employees. This will include hands-on troubleshooting as required.

• Monitor company systems through regular risk assessments, enforce best practices, and manage the data protection program.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and maintain up-to-date documentation of security and privacy initiatives (ISO 2700x, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, etc.).

• Collaborate across Osmo to ensure data processing activities align with regulatory standards.

• Own the integration of IT systems into lab and factory environments, focusing on automation and operational efficiency.

• Manage all company devices to enforce endpoint security and ensure operational consistency.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks, implementing effective solutions to reduce exposure and improve controls.

• Develop IT strategies that support scalability, reliability, and security while aligning with Osmo’s mission and growth.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience working with regulatory requirements and standards in fast paced environments.

• Experience managing IT infrastructure and system integration in lab and factory environments.

• Expertise in MDM solutions, scripting, automation tools, and cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS).

• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CIPP, CIPM, or equivalent certifications.

• Superior organizational skills, adaptability in dynamic environments, and excellent communication (oral and written) with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve complex problems in high-pressure situations.

• Strong project management skills, with experience managing large-scale initiatives.

• Proven ability to take ownership of IT functions, collaborating across teams and locations to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Ability to work in person from central New Jersey factory/lab location. Flexibility and availability to collaborate with New York and Massachusetts facilities remotely or in-person as needed.

Nice to haves

• Experience with machine learning infrastructure or data platforms.

• Background supporting government clients or similar regulated environments.

• Success in multi-location IT management.

If this role inspires you we’d encourage you to apply. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining an incredible team optimized for a diversity of thought, background, and approaches. All employment decisions and responsibilities are determined based on current ability and your ability to grow, without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Osmo does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Osmo or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by the Osmo Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Osmo and Osmo will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.