VP of IT

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive incentives

Hybrid Columbus role

Strategic influence

Generous PTO & benefits

Senior leadership exposure

Job summary

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners is seeking a VP of IT in a hybrid role based in Columbus, OH. The ideal candidate will shape enterprise IT strategy, lead technology initiatives, and partner with executive leadership on strategic decisions.

This is a high-impact executive opportunity requiring 10+ years of IT leadership, with a proven ability to build and mentor enterprise IT organizations, and to oversee budgets, governance, and security across the company.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT leadership, including executive-level experience.
• Proven track record leading enterprise IT organizations.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, applications, security, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the organization’s IT strategy.
• Lead IT infrastructure, applications, and operations.
• Partner with executives on technology investments.
• Mentor IT organization across disciplines.
• Oversee IT budgets, vendors, and contracts.
• Ensure security, reliability, and scalability.

Skills

Executive leadership

IT governance

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Security

Board collaboration

Job description

We are looking for a VP of IT to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a high-impact executive opportunity for a technology leader to shape overall IT strategy and drive enterprise-wide technology initiatives, in a hybrid role based in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the organization’s overall IT strategy in alignment with business goals
• Lead IT infrastructure, applications, and operations across the enterprise
• Partner with executive leadership on technology investment decisions and strategic planning
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing IT organization across multiple disciplines
• Oversee IT budgets, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations
• Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of enterprise technology systems
• Drive digital transformation and modernization initiatives across the business
• Establish IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards
• Represent IT in executive and board-level discussions as needed
• Ensure IT strategy supports compliance, risk management, and business continuity goals

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including prior executive-level experience
• Proven track record building and leading enterprise IT organizations
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, applications, security, and IT governance
• Excellent executive communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and/or board-level stakeholders

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive executive-level compensation with performance-based incentives
• Hybrid role based in Columbus, OH
• Direct influence over enterprise technology strategy
• Generous paid time off and executive benefits package
• High-visibility seat among senior organizational leadership