VP/CIO of IT - Vaco, LLC
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
About the Job
Job title: VP of IT
Direct Hire
No c2c or third parties
Hybrid - New Jersey
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead global information technology initiatives, emphasizing risk control and security.
- Collaborate with senior management to establish a multi-year IT strategy.
- Manage the operating and capital budget for IT.
- Oversee departmental staff across multiple locations, including remote teams.
- Support global applications like ERP, HRIS, and payroll systems.
- Maintain network and server infrastructure.
- Implement digital communication solutions with remote access.
- Evaluate new technologies for business value.
- Work with business units to develop cost-effective IT solutions.
- Manage a portfolio of global IT projects.
- Ensure compliance with frameworks such as SOX, SOC, NIST/DFARS, and GDPR.
- Oversee cybersecurity and data privacy initiatives.
- Establish corporate policies for compliance.
- Manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Integrate systems to improve efficiency.
- Handle system implementations related to mergers and acquisitions.
- Select and manage vendors, including contract negotiations.
- Review customer contracts for security provisions.
- Provide cloud infrastructure for SaaS solutions.
- Develop integration strategies for internal and external systems.
- Formulate virtualization and cloud strategies.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science.
- 10+ years of experience in IT leadership, preferably in service or engineering sectors.
- Experience managing projects and resources effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills at strategic and functional levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Servers and networking.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Familiarity with mobile application development is advantageous.
- Extensive knowledge of Windows OS and hardware components.
- Relevant industry certifications preferred.
- Experience integrating international systems.
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP and VPN concepts.
- Familiarity with Oracle PL/SQL and SQL Server.
- Web programming experience with .NET.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%.
Vaco 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 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 LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
