Vp It Infrastructure

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.