OUR PHILOSOPHY
We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.
POSITION SUMMARY
PROENERGY is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and experienced Vice President of IT Operations Support to lead and manage the enterprise-wide IT infrastructure and operations across all divisions, including AeroAdvantage, PowerFLX, WattBridge, Manufacturing, and Corporate Functions. This is the most senior role in IT infrastructure and operations, responsible for deskside support, end-user computing, servers and storage, network, and cybersecurity operations.
As a key member of the IT leadership team, you will drive operational excellence, foster innovation, and ensure technology platforms are secure, resilient, and strategically aligned with PROENERGY’s vision of advancing the global energy transition.
This position is based in Houston, TX, and will require occasional travel to company locations nationwide.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
- Minimum 15 years of IT experience, with at least 10 years in leadership roles overseeing large-scale, complex IT infrastructure and operations.
- Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide IT Operations in an industrial, manufacturing, energy, or similarly complex multi-site environment.
- Strong technical expertise across networking, storage, server platforms, cloud (Azure/AWS), IT security operations, and ITSM frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
- Experience managing cybersecurity operations in partnership with enterprise security teams.
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with experience managing diverse, geographically distributed teams.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and build trust with C-level executives, business leaders, and technical teams.
- Significant experience in budget planning and financial management with a focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency.
- Deep understanding of disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience planning for enterprise environments.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree (MBA, MIS, or related field) preferred.
- Experience in energy, utilities, or industrial services sectors highly preferred.
- Familiarity with aeroderivative gas turbine operations, manufacturing support systems, and peaker plant environments.
- Experience modernizing infrastructure with hybrid cloud strategies and DevOps/Agile practices.
- Certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or related credentials.
- Experience with digital transformation initiatives, including automation, AI/ML deployment in operational processes.
- Strong vendor management experience, including negotiating complex managed service agreements.
It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law
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