What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Information Technology (IT) position at IES Communications?
IES Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: IESC) is a national leader in electrical contracting and infrastructure services, offering a wide range of electrical, mechanical, and technology solutions across the United States. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, IES operates through four primary business units:
IES Residential: Focused on the residential construction market, IES Residential delivers comprehensive electrical, HVAC, and plumbing solutions for single-family homes, multi-family developments, and large-scale residential communities.
IES Communications: Specializing in technology infrastructure, IES Communications provides cutting-edge IT and communication systems for data centers, commercial buildings, and mission-critical facilities, ensuring robust connectivity and security.
IES Commercial & Industrial: Serving the commercial and industrial sectors, this division offers complex electrical and mechanical contracting services, supporting a wide range of projects from manufacturing facilities to commercial buildings.
IES Infrastructure Solutions: This business unit specializes in custom-engineered electrical and mechanical solutions for critical power systems and infrastructure projects, offering services that support essential facilities with complex power and mechanical requirements.
Together, these business units allow IES Holdings to meet diverse market demands, providing high-quality, value-driven solutions to clients nationwide.
Job Summary
This role will report to our Sugar Land, Texas office daily.
The Vice President of Information Technology (VP, IT) is responsible for leading the organization's IT strategy, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives. This role oversees all aspects of technology operations, cybersecurity, software development, and IT governance. The VP, IT collaborates with executive leadership and business operations to align technology with objectives and drive innovation. We are seeking a disruptor and outside-the-box thinker that thrives working in a fast-paced, innovative modern work environment. The ideal candidate will be a builder and effective communicator, creating high-performing, cross functional teams with responsibility over all 4 Business Units within IES Holdings. This role will lead the organization’s digital agenda, transforming business models, processes, and user experiences through the strategic adoption of digital technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Qualifications & Experience:
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster | "EEO is the Law" poster supplement
View IES' policy on Pay Transparency Pay Transparency NonDiscrimination Poster
Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
IES Participates in E-Verify
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English/Spanish
Right to Work
English
Spanish
None
IES Residential: Focused on the residential construction market, IES Residential delivers comprehensive electrical, HVAC, and plumbing solutions for single-family homes, multi-family developments, and large-scale residential communities.
IES Communications: Specializing in technology infrastructure, IES Communications provides cutting-edge IT and communication systems for data centers, commercial buildings, and mission-critical facilities, ensuring robust connectivity and security.
IES Commercial & Industrial: Serving the commercial and industrial sectors, this division offers complex electrical and mechanical contracting services, supporting a wide range of projects from manufacturing facilities to commercial buildings.
IES Infrastructure Solutions: This business unit specializes in custom-engineered electrical and mechanical solutions for critical power systems and infrastructure projects, offering services that support essential facilities with complex power and mechanical requirements.
Together, these business units allow IES Holdings to meet diverse market demands, providing high-quality, value-driven solutions to clients nationwide.
Job Summary
This role will report to our Sugar Land, Texas office daily.
The Vice President of Information Technology (VP, IT) is responsible for leading the organization's IT strategy, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives. This role oversees all aspects of technology operations, cybersecurity, software development, and IT governance. The VP, IT collaborates with executive leadership and business operations to align technology with objectives and drive innovation. We are seeking a disruptor and outside-the-box thinker that thrives working in a fast-paced, innovative modern work environment. The ideal candidate will be a builder and effective communicator, creating high-performing, cross functional teams with responsibility over all 4 Business Units within IES Holdings. This role will lead the organization’s digital agenda, transforming business models, processes, and user experiences through the strategic adoption of digital technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
- Lead digital transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.
- Establish and manage IT budgets, ensuring cost-effective investments in technology.
- Partner with business unit leaders, IT, marketing, HR, finance, and operations to ensure digital initiatives are integrated and scaled effectively across the organization.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
- Develop career development programs and training for IT staff to keep skills up to date.
- Lead organizational change efforts, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement; manage risks and resistance to transformation.
- Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and enterprise applications.
- Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of IT systems to support business operations.
- Optimize IT service management (ITSM) processes to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
- Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies to protect company data and assets.
- Establish incident response and disaster recovery plans to mitigate potential risks.
- Drive software development and automation initiatives to enhance business processes.
- Lead innovation projects involving AI, cloud computing, IoT, and other emerging technologies.
- Partner with all 4 IES business units to implement digital solutions that improve operations and customer engagement.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years in an executive IT role.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
- Experience leading digital transformation initiatives and managing complex IT projects.
- Proven track record in IT strategy development, budget management, and team leadership.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Certification
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
- Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
- Competitive Pay
- Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
- Company Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
- Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
- Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
- Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster | "EEO is the Law" poster supplement
View IES' policy on Pay Transparency Pay Transparency NonDiscrimination Poster
Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
IES Participates in E-Verify
E-Verify Information
English/Spanish
Right to Work
English
Spanish
None
