Vice President, Enterprise IT

Under the direction of the Chief Information Technology Officer, the Vice President, Enterprise Information Technology (VP, Enterprise IT) is a senior technology executive responsible for defining and executing the organization's enterprise technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational excellence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and scalable IT service delivery. This executive leads enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, IT operations, service management, and technology governance to enable growth, innovation, and business resilience.

This role partners with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technology teams to drive strategic initiatives, modernize platforms, optimize technology investments, and ensure secure, reliable, and cost-effective IT services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Technology and People Leadership - Develops and executes the enterprise IT strategy and roadmap, advises executive leadership on technology investments and risks, leads digital transformation initiatives, and establishes technology standards, governance, and architectural frameworks to support organizational objectives.
2. Enterprise Applications & Digital Platforms - Oversees enterprise applications and platforms, drives modernization through cloud, AI, and automation technologies, and ensures effective application governance and lifecycle management.
3. Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations - Oversees enterprise IT infrastructure and operations, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable technology services while driving service excellence through effective IT service management, automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
4. Cybersecurity & Risk Management - Works with Information Security Leadership to drive cybersecurity strategies compliance, business continuity, disaster recovery, and risk management programs to protect enterprise assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen organizational resilience.
5. Financial & Vendor Management - Manages IT budgets, technology investments, and vendor partnerships to optimize costs, maximize business value, and ensure performance through effective contract and service management.
6. Governance & Compliance - Establishes IT governance and compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, effective technology oversight, risk management, and performance reporting that demonstrates business value.
7. Talent & Organizational Leadership - Builds, leads, and develops high-performing IT organizations, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Creates an engaging and inclusive work environment that empowers employees to deliver technology solutions aligned with business objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles.

EDUCATION , EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressive IT leadership experience, including senior executive responsibilities over enterprise-scale infrastructure, operations and applications required.
• Minimum ten (10) years supervisory experience leading technology teams required.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.
• Experience working in Tribal Government Operations and Gaming & Hospitality is required
• Proven experience developing and executing enterprise technology strategies.
• Demonstrated success leading cloud transformation, modernization, and digital initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, networking, infrastructure, and application ecosystems.
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar technology budgets and vendor relationships.
• Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Cloud computing platforms and services.
• Enterprise architecture frameworks and technology roadmaps.
• IT infrastructure, networking, data center operations, and end-user computing.
• Cybersecurity principles, risk management, and security frameworks.
• IT Service Management (ITSM) and ITIL best practices.
• Enterprise applications including ERP, CRM, HRIS, collaboration, and productivity platforms.
• Data management, analytics, business intelligence, and AI technologies.
• Technology fin