New VP Infrastructure opportunity with a leading global bank in New York. We're looking for an experienced technology leader with expertise across infrastructure operations, vendor management, data centers, governance, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact leadership role with strong visibility and excellent long-term growth potential.

Client Details

Globally recognized financial institution.

Hybrid working 3 days a week in midtown Manhattan, New York.

Description

Vice President, Information Technology Infrastructure

Lead Enterprise Infrastructure for a Global Banking Institution

A leading global bank is seeking an experienced Vice President, Information Technology Infrastructure to lead the management, governance, and optimization of critical technology infrastructure across the organization. This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for ensuring operational resilience, scalability, regulatory compliance, and the successful delivery of strategic infrastructure initiatives.

The successful candidate will oversee infrastructure operations, data centers, vendor management, asset governance, and key technology projects while partnering closely with senior business and technology stakeholders in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Operations & Performance

• Lead capacity planning, performance monitoring, and infrastructure optimization initiatives.
• Ensure enterprise platforms remain resilient, scalable, and highly available to support business growth.
• Drive operational excellence across critical technology services.

Data Center Management

• Oversee on-premise and co-location data center operations.
• Ensure disaster recovery readiness, operational resilience, and business continuity standards are maintained.
• Support infrastructure modernization and availability initiatives.

Vendor & Third-Party Management

• Manage strategic relationships with technology vendors, managed service providers, consultants, and contractors.
• Lead contract negotiations, renewals, service level management, and vendor performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with third-party risk management and governance requirements.

Project & Resource Leadership

• Lead infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, and transformation initiatives.
• Ensure successful project delivery within scope, budget, and timeline expectations.
• Effectively manage internal teams and external resources to achieve key business objectives.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Maintain oversight of configuration management, asset management, inventory control, and software licensing programs.
• Support regulatory examinations, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure infrastructure operations align with industry best practices and regulatory expectations.

Profile

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing infrastructure teams, consultants, contractors, or managed service providers.
• Previous people management experience.
• Strong background in enterprise infrastructure and data center operations.
• Experience managing vendor contracts, third-party relationships, and technology governance frameworks.
• Experience working within financial services or another highly regulated industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT controls, audit requirements, and risk management principles.

Skills & Competencies

• Infrastructure Operations
• Data Center Management
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Third-Party Risk Management
• Asset, Configuration & License Management
• Regulatory Compliance & IT Governance
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Project & Program Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership & Development

Job Offer

Join a globally recognized financial institution with a strong reputation for stability and innovation.

Lead business-critical infrastructure supporting enterprise-wide operations.

Partner with senior stakeholders on strategic technology initiatives.

Play a key role in shaping infrastructure strategy, governance, and operational excellence.

Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities.

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