Vice President, Information Technology

Ladders; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 327,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare from day one

401(k) with company matching

Open time off policy

Generous paid parental leave

Mental health benefits

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Vice President, Information Technology in Santa Barbara, CA, to shape enterprise technology strategy and lead a large, distributed organization supporting the business’s backbone. The role partners with senior leadership to modernize systems, govern effectively, and drive AI-enabled transformation across the enterprise.

The executive will balance innovation with security and reliability in a fast-moving consumer technology environment, reporting to top leadership and guiding

Qualifications

• 15+ years of enterprise technology leadership experience at scale.
• Proven track record of operationalizing AI, automation, and modernization.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and public company governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of 150+ across multiple technology disciplines.
• Set and execute the enterprise technology strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Own and manage enterprise applications and systems crucial to business operations.

Skills

Executive leadership

AI strategy

Cybersecurity governance

Distributed teams management

Strategic partnerships

Tools

AI technologies

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President, Information Technology to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space.

This executive will shape enterprise technology strategy and lead a large, distributed organization supporting the business’s core operational backbone. The role will partner closely with senior leadership to modernize systems, strengthen governance, and advance AI-enabled transformation across the enterprise. It is a highly visible leadership position with responsibility for balancing innovation, security, and operational reliability in a fast-moving consumer technology environment.

Location: Santa Barbara, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $262,000 – $326,900 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of 150+ across multiple technology disciplines
• Set and execute the enterprise technology strategy in collaboration with senior leadership
• Own and manage enterprise applications and systems crucial to business operations
• Implement AI solutions and establish cross-functional transformation initiatives
• Develop data strategy and governance models in alignment with enterprise needs
• Modernize security protocols to meet evolving technological demands
• Manage IT investments and vendor relationships effectively

Qualifications

• 15+ years of enterprise technology leadership experience at scale
• Proven track record of operationalizing AI, automation, and modernization
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and public company governance
• Demonstrated ability to manage global, distributed teams
• Experience with enterprise applications, data, infrastructure, and security

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance from day one
• 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
• Open Time Off policy for flexible vacation without accrual
• Generous paid leave program for new parents and family care
• Mental health benefits to support overall well-being

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.