Vice President, IT Applications, Infrastructure and Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Creates and implements a detailed IT roadmap encompassing applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

• Ensures the alignment of IT strategy with business objectives to foster growth, scalability, and operational excellence.

• Acts as a principal advisor to executive leadership regarding technology investments, risks, and opportunities.

• Manages IT governance, budgeting, vendor relationships, and resource allocation across all areas.

• Develops and sustains a strong and cohesive Disaster Recovery Plan to guarantee business continuity.

• Directs the strategy, development, and enhancement of ERP and enterprise applications.

• Collaborates with business leaders to pinpoint opportunities for process automation and system improvements.

• Ensures the adoption of effective change management practices and a risk-based systems validation process for all system implementations and upgrades.

• Supervises the design, execution, and maintenance of enterprise IT infrastructure, which includes networks, servers, cloud environments, and data centers.

• Guarantees the high availability, performance, and scalability of all IT systems and services.

• Establishes and monitors service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure an exceptional end-user support experience.

• Directs network architecture, telecommunications, and the lifecycle of enterprise hardware/software.

• Leads strategies for disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience.

• Owns the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, which includes threat prevention, detection, and response.

• Ensures the implementation and efficacy of security controls.

• Maintains adherence to regulatory standards and internal controls.

• Conducts risk assessments and ensures the execution of mitigation strategies across systems and infrastructure.

• Oversees IT service delivery, encompassing help desk, technical support, and end-user services.

• Promotes continuous improvement within IT operations, service quality, and user satisfaction.

• Establishes and nurtures strong partnerships with vendors, consultants, and hosting providers.

• Builds and leads high-performing teams across applications, infrastructure, and security.

• Develops team capabilities, succession plans, and organizational structures to support growth.

• Cultivates a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

• Provides leadership, coaching, and performance management for IT staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in IT, encompassing oversight of applications, infrastructure, and security.

• Extensive experience with manufacturing ERP systems (preferably Infor Syteline; alternatives include SAP/Oracle/JDE).

• Proven expertise in managing infrastructure environments, including networks, servers, cloud, and enterprise systems.

• Experience in leading enterprise cybersecurity programs and risk management efforts.

• Demonstrated success in guiding cross-functional teams and managing complex IT transformation projects.

• Strong knowledge of networking, cloud environments, Active Directory, disaster recovery, and IT security frameworks.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Capable of successfully passing a drug and background check.

• Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; Quva is unable to sponsor work visa applicants.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401k retirement program with company matching.

• 25 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays annually.

• Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized, high-growth company with prospects for future career advancement.