The Role
Senior IT leader responsible for shaping technology strategy, digital transformation, cloud adoption, AI initiatives, cybersecurity, governance, infrastructure, enterprise systems, service delivery, and user support. Partners with executive leadership and business stakeholders to align technology with organizational goals, lead complex projects and programs, manage cross-functional teams and budgets, and promote operational excellence, innovation, compliance, and improved user experiences.
Summary Generated by Built In
Endurance IT Services has partnered with an institution in the search of an Assistant Vice President of Information Technology. The person in this role is a senior IT leader responsible for helping drive the organization's technology strategy, digital transformation initiatives, and operational excellence. This role partners closely with executive leadership to oversee enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, user support, governance, and innovation efforts while ensuring technology initiatives align with overall strategic initiatives.
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic technology initiatives that support organizational goals.
- Provide leadership and oversight for enterprise IT operations, infrastructure, service delivery, and support teams.
- Lead technology modernization efforts, including digital transformation, cloud adoption, AI initiatives, and process improvements.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of technology projects and programs.
- Promote cybersecurity, IT governance, compliance, and operational best practices across the organization.
- Build strong relationships with business leaders and stakeholders to understand needs and deliver innovative technology solutions.
- Identify emerging technologies and opportunities to improve efficiency, user experience, and organizational performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing enterprise IT operations and strategic technology initiatives (Director level and above)
- Financial managment background monitoring allocations and budgets
- Strong background in infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, digital transformation, and IT service management.
- Experience within higher education, large enterprise, or similarly complex environments is preferred.
- Proven ability manage high volume of system/technical resources at a time
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive leadership skills.
About Us:
Endurance IT Services provides Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity
Solutions, Network Infrastructure, and IT Consulting to help
businesses stay secure, connected, and productive. We also offer IT
Staffing for Direct-Hire, Contract-to-Hire, and Contract roles, as
well as internal full-time positions.
Some opportunities may not be exclusive and may evolve as we work
with clients—but our mission remains consistent: helping candidates
find the right job that aligns with their skills and career goals.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- Master's degree
- Progressive leadership experience managing enterprise IT operations and strategic technology initiatives
- Strong background in infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, digital transformation, and IT service management
- Experience within higher education, large enterprise, or similarly complex environments
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and deliver complex technology projects
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive leadership skills
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The Company
What We Do
Endurance IT Services is a locally owned IT Services firm specializing in serving businesses in Hampton Roads and the Commonwealth of Virginia, providing Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, and IT Consulting to help businesses stay secure and productive.
