New

CIO

Vaco
$275,000.00 - $300,000.00 / yr
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Mar 15, 2026
Vice President, Technology Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) 3 or 4 days in office CLT Near Uptown Company Overview A 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. Vice President, Technology Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) Company Overview A 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. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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