VP IT, Security & Analytics

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Industry leader in the energy sector.
• Company owns and operates multiple electric generating facilities, including coal, waste coal, natural gas, and solar. 
• The company has operations throughout most of the United States, and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. 
• Experiencing growth, both organically and through mergers and acquisitions. 
• Annual revenue approximately $1.1 Billion

• Excellent culture - In business for over 35 years and have approximately 370 employees and two corporate offices in North Carolina and New Jersey.
• Focus is on their people and a familial environment in their offices amongst employees. The Company started as a family company and is now private equity backed with a focus on growth, while still retaining their culture. 
• Opportunity to make a major impact at the Organization, as they continue to grow and modernize.
• Investment in people, IT systems and operations, with excellent potential to continue to grow your career and learn new tools and technologies and make an impact on the communities served.

• Hybrid onsite role in Charlotte, NC

• Oversee the organization’s IT infrastructure, associated systems, and operations to ensure reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain robust and secure networks and infrastructure that support all operational and analytical activities across the organization.
• Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to protect critical infrastructure and company assets from potential threats.
• Ensure adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards, integrating cybersecurity measures into compliance efforts to maintain the highest standards of security and accountability.
• Lead the company’s analytics initiatives, including market analytics and operational data analysis, to provide strategic insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee the operation and development of the remote monitoring center, optimizing performance and ensuring timely response to operational needs while maintaining cybersecurity protocols.
• Collaborate with senior executives to align IT, networks and infrastructure, cybersecurity, and analytics strategies with business objectives, driving innovation and continuous improvement across the company.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and technology partners to ensure effective delivery of solutions and services, including those related to networks, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation within the IT, Networks and Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Analytics departments.

• Proven experience in an executive leadership role overseeing IT, networks and infrastructure, and analytics functions, ideally within the independent power producer (IPP) or energy sector.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, IT systems management, networks and infrastructure, and regulatory compliance, including NERC CIP standards.
• Strong background in market analytics and the operation of remote monitoring centers.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Experience in the power generation industry is preferred but not required.
• BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).