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VP of IT Operations

Edwardsville, IL 62025

Posted: 06/23/2025 Employment Type: Direct Placement Job Category: IT Manager or IT Leadership Job Number: 17143

Job Description


Vice President of IT Operations

Adaptive Solutions Group is a premier provider of information technology personnel. We provide a variety of technical professionals available for contract, contract-to-hire, or direct placement positions to companies in and around the St. Louis and Kansas City areas.

We are currently seeking a Vice President of IT Operations to join our team.


Job Overview:

The Vice President of IT Operations will lead and evolve enterprise IT infrastructure and operations in a high-growth environment. This role is responsible for delivering operational excellence, managing complex systems, and supporting a culture of innovation and employee engagement. Reporting to the CIO, this position is key to the organization’s future technology leadership succession.


Responsibilities:

  • Drive IT operational strategy in alignment with long-term business goals.

  • Lead infrastructure initiatives involving data centers, networks, cloud services, and security.

  • Oversee incident, problem, and change management, with a focus on continuous improvement and automation.

  • Mentor and develop a high-performing IT operations team.

  • Manage relationships with vendors and ensure high-quality service delivery.

  • Administer budgets efficiently, identifying cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.

  • Ensure operational compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align IT services with organizational needs.

  • Evaluate and adopt new technologies that support scalability and innovation.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field and 8+ years in senior IT leadership roles
    – OR – Associate degree with 10+ years,
    – OR – High school diploma with 15+ years of relevant experience.

  • Expertise in Microsoft and Cisco platforms.

  • Demonstrated success in data center strategy and infrastructure management.

  • Proven ability to lead teams, influence executive decision-making, and manage vendor relationships.

  • Experience implementing scalable operational processes in high-growth environments.

  • Willingness and ability to respond during off-hours as needed.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration or related technical field.

  • Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and ITSM practices.

  • Experience in service desk or technical support leadership.

  • Exposure to multiple enterprise technology ecosystems.

  • Prior involvement in culture-focused or employee-first organizations.


Key Attributes:

  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to infrastructure operations.

  • Transparent communicator capable of engaging across all levels of the organization.

  • Comfortable taking risks and leading change in a supportive environment.

  • Committed to continuous learning, employee development, and process discipline.


Position Highlights:

  • Growth opportunity into a future CIO role.

  • Highly regarded company culture, recognized as a top workplace.

  • Opportunity to influence and mature IT operations in a rapidly scaling environment.

  • Executive team that values innovation, collaboration, and employee engagement.


Location: Greater Metro St. Louis


Adaptive Solutions Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, STD/LTD, life insurance coverage, 401k, paid vacation and holidays.


 

Job Requirements

network/systems, VP/Director

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