Vice President of Information Technology

Overview

Purpose: The VP of Information Technology (VP-IT) is responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s technology vision and strategy to enable business growth, operational efficiency, and innovation. This role oversees all aspects of information technology, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, data management, and artificial intelligence initiatives. The VP-IT partners with executive leadership to align technology investments with corporate objectives, ensuring that IT delivers measurable value, mitigates risk, and supports a secure, scalable, and future-ready environment.

The VP-IT also leads a high-performing IT team across 12 countries, fostering a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Define and execute the organization’s IT strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and innovation.

• Lead the enterprise adoption of Artificial Intelligence and agentic workflows to automate complex processes and enable intelligent decision-making.
• Develop and implement an AI roadmap that aligns with business priorities and drives measurable outcomes.

• Establish policies, standards, and frameworks for IT operations and security.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage technology-related risks.

• Oversee enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs and data privacy measures.
• Implement robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

• Manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure and enterprise applications.
• Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective.

• Develop and manage IT budgets, optimizing technology investments for ROI.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and manage strategic technology partnerships.

• Build and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development within the IT organization.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify technology opportunities that drive business growth.
• Communicate IT strategy and performance to the board and senior management.

• Champion data-driven decision-making by implementing advanced analytics and business intelligence tools.
• Ensure data integrity and accessibility across the organization.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align technology initiatives with the company's long-term goals
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Domain Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of applications ecosystems, IT infrastructure, artificial intelligence and advance knowledge in cybersecurity principles and data privacy regulations.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with regulatory agencies, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Multicultural agility: Strong leadership in managing a multicultural - multilingual team
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze complex data and develop actionable strategies.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing security and technology environments and business needs.

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent relevant work experience
• 3+ years experience demonstrating and promoting how AI positively impacts productivity and business results
• Executive IT Leadership:
  Minimum 10 years’ experience of progressive experience in information technology and 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Managing technical teams that oversee both internal and client hosted environments
• Overseeing physical data center operations
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g. SOC,…