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Associate Vice President - Infrastructure

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • St. Petersburg

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years of IT leadership, infrastructure management experience, strong technical skills, project optimization, transformational program leadership, strategic planning, and change influence.
  • You will support infrastructure strategy, balance resource demands, ensure quality implementations, develop governance, communicate issues, mentor leaders, and promote excellence in service delivery.

Requirements

  • 10+ years IT leadership experience.
  • Experience in infrastructure and systems management
  • Strong technical skills are required to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex infrastructure and systems. This includes, but is not limited to, experience with server administration, cloud computing, virtualization, infrastructure as code, and other related technologies
  • Strong collaborative approach to delivering services across technology teams and stakeholders
  • Experience managing service delivery, improvement, and project optimization efforts
  • Experience and demonstrated capability in leading IT transformational programs working with multiple departments in globally distributed environments
  • Experience with strategic planning, organizational design, and development
  • Demonstrated track record with evolving traditional IT programs and capabilities
  • Strong relationship management and ability to influence change

Responsibilities

  • Support the mission for the Infrastructure Platforms (on-premise and cloud) and System Operations functions according to the overall technology strategy
  • Balances conflicting resource demands and internal pressures with a focus on our priorities
  • Demonstrate continual focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and quality to ensure successful implementations that meet the priorities of the business and maximize value
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of governance and standards for new implementations and releases
  • Ensure efficient collection and distribution of status and issue resolution information and ensure it is communicated to appropriate customers and partners
  • Be a mentor to other leaders and enjoy growing and maturing a team, including career and succession planning
  • Lead by example in the representation of the Infrastructure and Operations organization to work toward excellence in delivery and customer service

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Associate Vice President - Infrastructure?

The main responsibility is to lead a geographically dispersed team that supports the overall strategy for Fisher Investments' infrastructure environments, ensuring successful implementation of projects and programs.

How many years of IT leadership experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 10 years of IT leadership experience is required.

What kind of technical skills are necessary for this role?

Strong technical skills in overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex infrastructure and systems, including server administration, cloud computing, virtualization, and infrastructure as code.

Is experience with strategic planning a requirement for this position?

Yes, experience with strategic planning, organizational design, and development is required.

What does the role require in terms of team management?

The role requires mentoring other leaders, career and succession planning, and growing and maturing the team.

Does the company offer support for family-related needs?

Yes, the company offers Family Support programs including paid caregiver leave, fertility assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder care.

How much paid time off (PTO) do employees receive?

Employees receive 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays.

What type of benefits does Fisher Investments provide?

Fisher Investments offers 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums, a 50% 401(k) match, various family support programs, and a hybrid work from home program.

Will I have the opportunity to influence change in this role?

Yes, the position involves strong relationship management and the ability to influence change across teams and stakeholders.

Is there an emphasis on efficiency and quality in project implementations?

Yes, there is a continual focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and quality to ensure successful implementations that maximize value for the business.

Bettering the Investment Universe

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1979
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fisher Investments is an independent, fee-only investment adviser. Fisher Investments manages assets across four principal business units: US Private Client, Institutional, Private Client International, and 401(k) Solutions. Together, these groups serve a diverse global client base including corporations, public and multi-employer pension funds, foundations and endowments, insurance companies, health-care organizations, governments and high net worth families. Fisher Investments was founded in 1979 by Ken Fisher—a well-known innovator in investment theory and the author of 11 books, including 4 New York Times bestsellers. Ken wrote the Forbes “Portfolio Strategy” column from 1984 through 2016, making him the longest continuously running columnist in the magazine’s history. In recent years, Ken’s columns have run consistently in major media outlets around the world, spanning more countries and more volume than any other columnist of any type in history. Over the last decade, Ken has regularly appeared on CNBC, Fox Business, Fox News, CNN International, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg TV, and numerous other financial news outlets.