VP of IT Infrastructure & Operations

About This Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential robotics technology organization experiencing rapid commercial expansion. We're seeking a VP of IT Infrastructure & Operations to lead IT strategy across distributed operations including engineering facilities, commercial sites, and corporate offices in multiple markets.

This is a strategic leadership role balancing infrastructure scaling, security implementation, and operational excellence. You'll own the IT roadmap that enables both daily operations and advanced technology development while ensuring compliance, reliability, and exceptional service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the IT roadmap aligned with growth and R&D objectives, owning budget decisions, vendor selection, and technology investment prioritization
• Partner with engineering, security, operations, HR, finance, and facilities teams to enable business expansion and innovation
• Lead IT planning for new markets, facilities, acquisitions, and major company initiatives
• Oversee M&A IT diligence and integration strategy, ensuring seamless transitions with minimal business disruption
• Manage enterprise IT infrastructure, networks, and cloud services with focus on uptime and scalability
• Implement collaboration, productivity, and ERP systems supporting cross-functional teams
• Support IoT and edge-device deployments critical to commercial operations
• Partner with security leaders to drive access controls, identity management, segregation of duties, endpoint protections, and incident response
• Own implementation and continuous improvement of IT security controls within the enterprise technology environment
• Ensure compliance with SOX, SOC 2, GDPR, and related regulatory requirements
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing IT team
• Establish and deliver on SLAs for IT support across offices, labs, and commercial sites
• Consolidate and manage SaaS applications, vendors, and budgets
• Create automated, frictionless experiences in Identity Access Management, IT Help Desk, and Employee Lifecycle Automation
• Drive continuous improvement in helpdesk and IT services to maximize productivity

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years in IT infrastructure and operations, with 8+ years in leadership roles
• Proven experience managing complex, distributed enterprise IT environments in high-growth, tech-driven companies
• Experience managing live operations across multiple time zones and supporting rapid operational expansion
• Deep expertise in networking, cloud platforms, identity management, and enterprise systems
• Track record of hiring and scaling IT teams and infrastructure
• Excellent communication, leadership, and vendor management skills
• Known for responsiveness, reliability, and strong follow-through: keeps commitments, communicates promptly, and consistently closes the loop with cross-functional partners
• Ability to work remotely in Canada or the USA

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will screen your qualifications and present qualified candidates to our client. We manage the introduction and coordinate the interview process. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all applications must come through our talent team to be considered.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and vary based on location and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices and equal employment opportunity. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.