VP IT Infrastructure Overview • The VP IT Infrastructure will lead strategic initiatives to optimize system performance, scalability, and availability for a dynamic organization. • Oversee data center operations, ensuring resilience, redundancy, and disaster recovery readiness. • Manage vendor contracts, negotiations, and compliance with third-party risk management requirements. • Strategically utilize external resources and consultants to enhance infrastructure capabilities. • Lead infrastructure projects, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring alignment with business priorities. • Establish governance over IT asset lifecycle management and maintain accurate inventory records. • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, audits, and risk assessments. • Collaborate with executives, auditors, and technical teams to achieve organizational goals. VP IT Infrastructure Key Responsibilities & Duties • Oversee system capacity planning, performance monitoring, and optimization to meet business demands. • Manage on-premises and co-location data centers for operational resilience and disaster recovery readiness. • Negotiate and oversee vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with SLAs and risk management requirements. • Define deliverables and success criteria for external consultants and contractors. • Lead infrastructure-related projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. • Maintain configuration standards and accurate documentation for change control processes. • Establish governance over IT asset lifecycle management and ensure proper tracking and security. • Ensure software license compliance and optimization to mitigate financial and compliance risks. VP IT Infrastructure Job Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. • 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, including 3+ years in leadership roles. • Experience managing external consultants, contractors, and service providers. • Proven expertise in data center operations, vendor contract management, and regulatory compliance. • Strong understanding of IT controls, audit requirements, and regulatory expectations. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word. • Ability to work independently or collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously. • Flexibility to work beyond regular office hours based on business needs.