CIO

Vice President, Technology

Location: 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.

With continued growth through both acquisition and organic expansion, technology plays a critical role in driving operational consistency, integration speed, cybersecurity, and scalable infrastructure across the enterprise.

The 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.