Vice President Information Technology

Overview

The Vice President of Information Technology will lead technology strategy, governance, and execution across the firm and its portfolio companies. This role is ideal for a Private Equity technology leader with deep hands-on knowledge of hardware environments, data integrity practices, software ecosystem evaluation, and the application of AI to streamline operations and enhance value creation. The VP of IT will partner closely with investment, operations, and portfolio leadership to ensure technology investments support growth, scalability, and firm-wide strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the firm’s overall IT strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and portfolio company needs.
• Oversee hardware infrastructure, including design, configuration, deployment, and performance optimization across corporate and portfolio environments.
• Manage and maintain data integrity processes, including the use of SSE (Self-Service Encryption) files and other secure data-handling frameworks.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement software systems, providing expert guidance on platform selection, integration readiness, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive AI adoption across the firm and portfolio companies, identifying opportunities for automation, analytics, operational efficiency, and decision-making enhancement.
• Partner with portfolio company leadership to assess IT maturity, develop technology roadmaps, and support integration or transformation initiatives.
• Ensure strong cybersecurity posture, risk management practices, and compliance across all environments.
• Lead and mentor internal IT teams and external partners, prioritizing collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and budget management for enterprise IT initiatives.
• Serve as an advisor to senior leadership on emerging technologies, infrastructure investments, and digital transformation opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, with a strong background in Private Equity, investment management, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in hardware configuration, infrastructure architecture, and systems performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience with SSE files or similar tools used for secure data transfer and data integrity validation.
• Broad knowledge of enterprise software systems with the ability to make informed recommendations based on business and technical needs.
• Proven experience applying AI, automation, or machine learning solutions in a business context.
• Experience partnering with portfolio companies and supporting due diligence, integration, and technology roadmap development.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while being comfortable with technical detail when needed.

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.