Harris Computer · 4 hours ago
VP of IT Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
12+ years expHarris Computer is seeking a VP of IT Operations who will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of the organization's global technical infrastructure. The role involves overseeing infrastructure strategy, budget management, and ensuring system reliability while leading a global team of IT professionals.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a 3–5 year infrastructure strategy that aligns with business goals
Oversee a multimillion-dollar OPEX and CAPEX budget; optimize spend and vendor contracts to maximize ROI
Embrace available AI tools and platforms to provide automation and self-service capabilities to Harris employees
Oversee Data Center, Cloud and Network Operations teams to maintain 99.99% uptime
Partner with the CISO to implement proactive threat detection, incident response, and disaster recovery (DR) protocols
Lead negotiations and performance reviews with key partners (Microsoft, Amazon, Dell, CDW, TELUS, PAN, others)
Direct, mentor, and scale a global team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
12–15+ years in Information Technology
7+ years in a senior management role (Director or above) overseeing large, cross-functional teams
Proven experience leading digital transformations, large-scale cloud migrations, or modernizing legacy data centers
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering
Preferred
Experience in high-compliance or high-volume industries like FinTech, Healthcare, or E-commerce
ITIL 4 Master: For service management excellence
CISSP: For a deep understanding of security operations
PMP: For managing complex, large-scale infrastructure projects
Cloud Architect Certifications: (AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
Cloud Architecture (Hybrid/Multi-cloud), Cybersecurity, DevOps/CI-CD, Data Privacy
Financial forecasting, Contract negotiation, M&A integration, ROI analysis
Executive presence, Crisis management, Influence without authority, Radical transparency
Benefits
Three weeks' vacation (four weeks after three years and five weeks after seven years) plus five personal days
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs
Lifestyle rewards program
Flexible work options
Performance driven organization with many opportunities for advancement
And more!
Company
Harris Computer
Harris provides mission-critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities, and Private Sector verticals throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2022 (2)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Thomas
Group Leader/CEO - Novum Group, Harris Healthcare (Constellation Software TSX:CSU)
Diane Gibson, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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