VP Of IT

SURGE Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SURGE Staffing in Columbus, OH is seeking a Vice President of IT to lead technology strategy, operations, and AI initiatives for a growing organization.

You will oversee IT budgets, security, digital transformation, and build a high-performing team while aligning technology with business goals.

Qualifications

• Proven senior IT leadership experience.
• Experience shaping and executing IT strategy for complex orgs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI technologies, tools, and use cases.
• Strong cybersecurity, risk management, and data protection know-how.
• Excellent communication with C-suite and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's overall IT strategy and technology roadmap.
• Lead IT operations, infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems.
• Develop and implement AI strategy and identify opportunities to leverage AI across the organization.
• Evaluate and deploy AI tools, platforms, and automation to improve business efficiency.
• Lead digital transformation and technology modernization initiatives.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing IT team.
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business goals.
• Oversee IT budgets, vendors, contracts, and technology investments.
• Strengthen cybersecurity, data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Establish IT policies, processes, governance, and technology best practices.
• Lead major technology projects and organizational change.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Senior IT leadership

IT strategy development

AI technologies

Cybersecurity

Executive communication

Job description

We're Hiring: Vice President of IT-ON SITE

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of IT to lead technology strategy, IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and AI initiatives for a growing organization.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a technology executive who can align IT strategy with business objectives while building scalable, secure, and innovative technology operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the organization's overall IT strategy and technology roadmap
• Lead IT operations, infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems
• Develop and implement AI strategy and identify opportunities to leverage AI across the organization
• Evaluate and deploy AI tools, platforms, and automation to improve business efficiency
• Lead digital transformation and technology modernization initiatives
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing IT team
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business goals
• Oversee IT budgets, vendors, contracts, and technology investments
• Strengthen cybersecurity, data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Establish IT policies, processes, governance, and technology best practices
• Lead major technology projects and organizational change
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability

Qualifications:

• Proven senior-level IT leadership experience
• Experience leading IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, and operations
• Demonstrated experience implementing, managing, or strategically utilizing AI technologies
• Understanding of AI tools, automation, machine learning, generative AI, and emerging technology trends
• Experience identifying practical AI use cases and driving adoption across an organization
• Strong experience managing and developing IT teams
• Experience managing technology budgets and vendor relationships
• Strong business acumen and executive-level communication skills
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when necessary
• Experience in a growing, complex, or fast-paced organization preferred

Employment Type:

Full-Time

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