VP, Information Technology

VP, Information Technology
Bloomington, MN

Seeking an experienced technology executive to lead enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, and service delivery. This leader will partner closely with executive leadership to modernize technology capabilities, drive digital transformation, and ensure IT enables business growth. The role also champions responsible adoption of AI, automation, and data-driven technologies while maintaining strong governance, privacy, and security standards.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the enterprise IT strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term growth.
• Lead enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, IT operations, and service delivery.
• Drive modernization initiatives leveraging AI, automation, analytics, and emerging technologies to improve business performance.
• Establish IT governance, architecture standards, cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management practices.
• Partner with executive, business, data, and digital leaders to prioritize technology investments and deliver enterprise initiatives.
• Oversee third-party technology vendors, managed services, and strategic technology partnerships.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing IT leadership team while fostering a culture of operational excellence and innovation.
• Ensure reliable, scalable, and secure technology operations that deliver an exceptional end-user experience.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including enterprise infrastructure, business systems, cloud, cybersecurity, and data platforms.
• Previous experience in a Vice President, CIO, or equivalent executive IT leadership role.
• Proven success developing enterprise technology strategy and leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience implementing AI, analytics, and automation solutions within secure, governed enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance, cybersecurity, data privacy, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and translate technology strategy into business outcomes.
• Experience leading large technology organizations, developing leaders, and managing enterprise vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and organizational leadership skills.

About Versique 

Versique: /ver-seek/?adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.? 

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections. 

We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success. 

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 

Let's find your people, together. 

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.