Seeking a Vice President of Information Technology (HYBRID) for an energy client located in Houston, Texas.
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Base salary of $200k - $220k DOE plus 35% bonus opportunity, 30% LTI opportunity, and benefits
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HYBRID – North Houston office - (4 days per week in office / 1 day WFH) – MUST live in the Houston area (Up to 20% travel)
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Must have solid executive leadership, strategic mindset and C-Suite / Board level presence
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Diverse functional and management oversight experience required - 5 direct reports and total staff of 30
Responsible for the entire IT function for the company while planning, managing, and implementing the overall use of information technologies to enhance function and ensure business objectives are met. Directs the IT strategy to ensure it aligns with overall company goals and objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
· Executive leadership for the Global IT department including setting objectives and strategies
· Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits
· Design and customize technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience
· Plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization
· Approve purchases of technological equipment and software and establish partnerships with IT providers
· Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organization to ensure optimal performance
· Direct and organize IT-related projects of various scales and budgetary parameters
· Monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain competitive advantage
· Analyze the costs, value, and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest actions
· Manage cybersecurity function to ensure data security and compliance with internal and external regulations
· Prepare and deliver presentations/information to key stakeholders, senior executives and Board of Directors on an ongoing basis
QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field required; Master’s degree/MBA preferred
· 15+ years of professional experience required - most recently in a VP, IT or CIO capacity
· Public company experience in the oil & gas sector preferred
· Interaction with stakeholders, C-Suite and Board of Directors experience required
· Excellent knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure including ERP systems (Oracle, JDE, UKG preferred)
· Experience working with Azure, SharePoint, Cloud strongly preferred
· Background in IT Strategy including designing, developing, and implementation
· Solid understanding of data analysis, P&L, budgeting, and business operations
· Experience in managing infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP, applications, IT support and data analysis
· Excellent organizational and leadership capabilities and skills
· Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
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