VP of IT

Job title: VP of IT 
Direct Hire 
No c2c or third parties 
Hybrid - New Jersey 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead global information technology initiatives, emphasizing risk control and security.
• Collaborate with senior management to establish a multi-year IT strategy.
• Manage the operating and capital budget for IT.
• Oversee departmental staff across multiple locations, including remote teams.
• Support global applications like ERP, HRIS, and payroll systems.
• Maintain network and server infrastructure.
• Implement digital communication solutions with remote access.
• Evaluate new technologies for business value.
• Work with business units to develop cost-effective IT solutions.
• Manage a portfolio of global IT projects.
• Ensure compliance with frameworks such as SOX, SOC, NIST/DFARS, and GDPR.
• Oversee cybersecurity and data privacy initiatives.
• Establish corporate policies for compliance.
• Manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Integrate systems to improve efficiency.
• Handle system implementations related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Select and manage vendors, including contract negotiations.
• Review customer contracts for security provisions.
• Provide cloud infrastructure for SaaS solutions.
• Develop integration strategies for internal and external systems.
• Formulate virtualization and cloud strategies.

• Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science.
• 10+ years of experience in IT leadership, preferably in service or engineering sectors.
• Experience managing projects and resources effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills at strategic and functional levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Servers and networking.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Familiarity with mobile application development is advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of Windows OS and hardware components.
• Relevant industry certifications preferred.
• Experience integrating international systems.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and VPN concepts.
• Familiarity with Oracle PL/SQL and SQL Server.
• Web programming experience with .NET.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%.