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Vice President, TechnologyCharlotte, NC (Hybrid) 3 or 4 days in office CLT Near UptownCompany Overviewprivate equity-backed platform company (and the IDEAL CANDIDATE will come with prior P.E. Roll-up experience) focused on improving the performance, reliability, and efficiency of the built environment is seeking a Vice President of Technology & Infrastructure. The organization operates through a growing network of 40+ operating companies across the U.S.OpportunityThe Vice President, Technology & Infrastructure, will build and lead a scalable IT organization supporting a distributed, multi-entity business. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this leader will drive enterprise technology strategy while ensuring reliable day-to-day IT operations across the platform.This role requires a hands-on, execution-focused technology leader who can standardize systems, integrate acquisitions, manage external partners, and elevate IT into a strategic value-creation function within a private equity environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute the enterprise IT roadmap aligned with operational and financial goalsBuild a centralized IT service model supporting 40+ business units with limited local IT resourcesEstablish enterprise standards across infrastructure, security, systems, and data governanceLead integration of acquired companies into common systems, platforms, and security frameworksDrive Microsoft Azure architecture, governance, optimization, and cost managementStrengthen cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilitiesImplement measurable IT KPIs including uptime, service levels, and cost efficiencyManage IT budget and optimize vendor and software spendLead and develop an internal IT team (~10 professionals)Oversee managed service providers and third-party technology partnersWhat Success Looks LikeReliable, secure IT operations across a distributed enterpriseStandardized systems and governance adopted across all business unitsStrong service responsiveness and high end-user satisfactionEfficient and repeatable post-acquisition technology integrationsImproved visibility and control of technology spendStrengthened cybersecurity posture and operational resilienceQualificationsSenior IT leadership experience in private equity-backed or multi-entity organizationsExperience supporting distributed operations with centralized IT servicesStrong technical foundation across infrastructure, networking, cloud, and cybersecurityDeep experience with Microsoft Azure architecture and governanceProven success leading post-acquisition IT integrationsExperience managing MSPs and external technology vendorsStrong financial acumen and executive communication skillsAbility to balance strategic leadership with hands-on executionEducationBachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.EEO NoticeVaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.J-18808-Ljbffr