Assistant Vice President of IT

Endurance IT Services; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Endurance IT Services in Virginia is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Information Technology to lead strategy, digital transformation, and operational excellence in a senior IT leadership role onsite. This role partners with executive leadership to align technology with institutional goals.

You will drive modernization of infrastructure, oversee cybersecurity, cloud adoption, governance, and user support while guiding enterprise programs and budgets toward impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/IS or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience managing enterprise IT operations and strategic tech initiatives.
• Strong background in infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, digital transformation, and ITSM.
• Experience in higher education, large enterprise, or similarly complex environments preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and deliver complex tech projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic technology initiatives.
• Provide leadership for enterprise IT operations, infrastructure, service delivery, and support teams.
• Lead modernization efforts, including digital transformation, cloud adoption, AI initiatives, and process improvements.
• Oversee 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.

Skills

Leadership

IT Operations

Cybersecurity

Cloud Technologies

Digital Transformation

IT Service Management

Stakeholder Management

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/IS

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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).
• 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 is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and deliver complex technology projects.
• 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.