CIO

Vice President, Technology

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) 3 or 4 days in office CLT Near Uptown

Company Overview

private 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.

Opportunity

The 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 Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise IT roadmap aligned with operational and financial goals
• Build a centralized IT service model supporting 40+ business units with limited local IT resources
• Establish enterprise standards across infrastructure, security, systems, and data governance
• Lead integration of acquired companies into common systems, platforms, and security frameworks
• Drive Microsoft Azure architecture, governance, optimization, and cost management
• Strengthen cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities
• Implement measurable IT KPIs including uptime, service levels, and cost efficiency
• Manage IT budget and optimize vendor and software spend
• Lead and develop an internal IT team (~10 professionals)
• Oversee managed service providers and third-party technology partners

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable, secure IT operations across a distributed enterprise
• Standardized systems and governance adopted across all business units
• Strong service responsiveness and high end-user satisfaction
• Efficient and repeatable post-acquisition technology integrations
• Improved visibility and control of technology spend
• Strengthened cybersecurity posture and operational resilience

Qualifications

• Senior IT leadership experience in private equity-backed or multi-entity organizations
• Experience supporting distributed operations with centralized IT services
• Strong technical foundation across infrastructure, networking, cloud, and cybersecurity
• Deep experience with Microsoft Azure architecture and governance
• Proven success leading post-acquisition IT integrations
• Experience managing MSPs and external technology vendors
• Strong financial acumen and executive communication skills
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution

Education

Bachelor'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 Notice

Vaco 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 [email protected].

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