Vice President of Network Technology and Information Systems

4 weeks ago


Cedar Rapids, United States ImOn Communications Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Company Overview

ImOn Communications is a leading provider of data and voice services to businesses in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Dubuque, Iowa. We also provide Internet, cable TV, and phone services to residents of Marion, Hiawatha and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We are an award winning, LOCAL company with one of the most technologically advanced broadband networks in the country.


ImOn provides area businesses with advanced communication solutions to help organizations meet their business objectives and keep their business connected locally and beyond. ImOn’s dedicated 10 gigabit fiber business network provides companies with access to a comprehensive portfolio of advanced data and voice services to help them improve productivity and drive their business. But ImOn’s Business Services represent much more than advanced network technologies. They reflect our experience, knowledge, and ability to understand the needs and issues of local companies – large and small.


In addition, ImOn Communications provides high-speed Internet, cable TV, and telephone services to residents of Cedar Rapids, Marion & Hiawatha. We were one of the first companies to offer 1 Gig Internet speeds and fiber-to-the-home service in the area.

At ImOn, we take pride in doing things a little differently than other providers. ImOn is a 100% LOCAL company, with our employees located right here in the communities we serve, allowing us to better serve our customers.


ImOn is so much more than your service provide, we believe in supporting our local schools, cultural organizations, and service groups. ImOn gives back every year by supporting more than 70 local non-profit groups through donations, volunteering, and sponsorships. We also collaborate with local organizations to provide FREE Wi-Fi to the downtown Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha parks, the Iowa City Ped Mall, and Dubuque ice arena, allowing these communities to stay connected.


Position Overview

The VP of IT drives the Information Technology and Network Systems (IT&NS) strategy and operational capabilities across the firm. This leader will develop and execute a holistic near and long-term strategy for our business and operational technology portfolios. The VP of IT will serve as a business enabler and a partner with strong relationships across executive leadership, ensuring that IT&NS considerations remain at the forefront of key firmwide initiatives to drive our business objectives. The VP of IT will be a talent magnet and help build out a strong technical team to execute against the strategy developed.


Role and Responsibilities

  • Develop and oversee an IT and digital strategy and roadmap that supports short and long-term business objectives and increase cost-effectiveness while improving the Customer Experience (CX)
  • Participate in the network strategy and roadmap that supports the short- and long- term business objectives.
  • Drive and nurture an exceptional level of excellence within the organization; recruit, nurture, and retain top technical talent; define a world-class engineering culture of fun and high energy where IT&NS professionals can do the best work.
  • Build strong relationships with business leaders across the company and develop a detailed understanding of their issues, challenges, and opportunities; deliver the right Business Application Architecture to deliver on the priorities for business.
  • Proactively create a strategic financial investment plan for transforming IT&NS solutions, ensuring that funds are spent in alignment with the company’s mission and goals and delivering a return on its IT&NS investments.
  • Maintain high standards of performance, including a high level of IT&NS service across all systems to support collaboration with colleagues across the organization.
  • Monitor the regulatory environment, participate in industry forums to conduct benchmarking, and identify areas of focus to ensure compliance.
  • Maintain a strong grasp of industry trends in IT&NS to ensure that ImOn remains in a leading position with regard to its competitors.
  • Manage vendor relationships and third-party partnerships to accomplish business objectives and improve operational efficiency.
Requirements:

Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology or computer science required, or combination of education and experience.
  • 10-15 years of relevant technology and development experience with a minimum of 5 years of strategic leadership experience as a Sr. Executive in the telecommunications industry is preferred.
  • Background in network systems and operational support systems is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to create a clear strategic vision for IT&NS that supports business objectives, execute on that vision, and flex readily when business circumstances change.
  • Proven track record of success within a VC or private equity-backed environment is preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence all levels within an organization, most importantly at the senior executive level.
  • Sharp business acumen and extremely comfortable building budgets, managing and negotiating contracts and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Demonstrated ability to build high-performing IT&NS teams in a fast growth company.
  • Experience building collaborative, trusting relationships, and being comfortable working with colleagues across a range of locations and levels of technology expertise.


Work Life Balance, as fun as it is to work at ImOn, we understand you work to live and not live to work. We offer what you want:

  • Paid Holidays – we offer 9 paid holidays each year, including the employee’s birthday.
  • Paid Vacation Time – employees earn vacation time each year based on your length of service at ImOn.
  • Personal Time – ImOn offers 40 hours of personal time each year to help you take care of yourself and your family.
  • Volunteer Time Off – We encourage our employees to connect with the communities we serve by volunteering at local non-profits.
  • Parental and Bereavement leave – time off for major life events.


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