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Sparq · 15 hours ago

Vice President of Information Technology

Alabama, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Sparq is a modern product engineering partner that helps organizations modernize confidently in the age of AI. The Vice President of Information Technology will lead all aspects of IT, including infrastructure and application development, while defining a technology roadmap and ensuring system integrity and compliance.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCyber SecurityEnterprise ApplicationsQuality AssuranceSoftwareSoftware Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all aspects of information technology, including infrastructure, application development, application support, data platforms, and third-party system integrations

Define and execute a technology roadmap focused on platform modernization, system stability, scalability, and operational standardization

Provide hands-on leadership across application development and support, ensuring disciplined SDLC practices, change management, and production stability

Oversee cloud-based data pipelines, ingestion, validation, and enforcement of data quality rules to ensure accuracy and traceability of financial and claims data

Establish and maintain governance standards for system integrity, reporting consistency, security, and compliance

Manage cloud infrastructure, services, and cost optimization while ensuring appropriate security controls are in place

Partner closely with cross-functional leaders to align technology solutions with operational, financial, and client needs

Manage and coordinate external vendors and technology partners to ensure delivery aligns with strategic objectives

Participate in on-site collaboration as needed to support onboarding, planning sessions, and key initiatives in Montgomery, Alabama

Qualification

IT leadership experienceCloud-based data platformsApplication developmentData engineeringCloud infrastructureData quality enforcementStrategic leadershipCollaboration

Required

8+ years of progressive IT leadership experience with direct oversight of application development and data engineering teams

Willingness to travel to and work on-site in Montgomery, Alabama, on a periodic basis to support onboarding, collaboration, and key initiatives

Strong hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms, including data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, relational databases, and data quality enforcement

Proven ability to own and support production systems handling financial or healthcare-related data with a focus on accuracy, traceability, and reliability

Demonstrated success modernizing technology environments and introducing structure, documentation, and governance into growing organizations

Experience leading cloud infrastructure, security practices, and cost optimization initiatives

Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on technical contribution when needed