Vice President, Information Systems/Information Technology na Rise Broadband
Rise Broadband · Salt Lake City, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Senior
- Escritório em Salt Lake City
Application Deadline: November 10, 2025 or until position is filled
General Summary
The Vice President of Information Systems / Information Technology (VP of IS/IT) is responsible for developing and executing the company’s technology strategy in alignment with overall business goals. This role oversees all IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems integration, and data management for a fast-paced telecommunications environment. The VP provides both strategic vision and hands-on leadership to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of the company’s technology platforms that support customers, field operations, and corporate functions.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a multi-year technology roadmap supporting business growth, operational efficiency, and customer experience goals.
- Partner with executive leadership to align IT initiatives with business priorities, including network expansion, customer platforms, and digital transformation efforts.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in telecommunications, data analytics, and automation to maintain a competitive edge.
- Operational Management
- Oversee daily IT operations, including network infrastructure, enterprise systems, databases, and end-user support.
- Direct the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of ERP, CRM, and OSS/BSS systems critical to telecom operations.
- Lead system integrations for acquisitions, new product rollouts, and platform upgrades.
- Manage vendor relationships, licensing, and technology contracts to ensure cost-effective performance and compliance.
- Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Develop and enforce IT security policies, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity strategies.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, data privacy regulations, and telecom security requirements (e.g., CPNI, FCC).
- Proactively manage system risks, perform audits, and implement remediation plans.
- Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop an IT team of managers, engineers, analysts, and support specialists.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence.
- Establish performance metrics, service level agreements (SLAs), and continuous improvement processes.
- Budgeting & Planning
- Develop and manage annual IT budgets, capital expenditures, and resource plans.
- Track and report IT performance, KPIs, and project outcomes to executive leadership and the Board.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or related master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior management or VP-level role.
- Experience within the telecommunications industry strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success managing enterprise systems, network operations, and cybersecurity in a multi-location environment.
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of telecom infrastructure, network architecture, and data systems (fiber, VoIP, broadband, OSS/BSS, etc.).
- Proven experience leading digital transformation and enterprise modernization initiatives.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with hands-on operational execution.
- Vendor and contract negotiation expertise.
- Familiarity with compliance standards such as NIST, SOC2, and CPNI.
- Experience with cloud migration, automation, and AI-driven tools.
- Background in scaling IT operations in a high-growth or merger/acquisition environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Working Conditions
- Employee remains in the sitting position for prolonged hours. Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Working conditions may include being in an open (shared) cubicle/workspace area.
Disclaimer
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility which will ever be required of an employee in this position, however, the employee will be held responsible for all duties assigned.
Please feel free to review our Benefits at the following link: https://www.risebroadband.com/about/careers/benefits/
