Sierra ITS
Vice President Information Technology (Chicago)
Sierra ITS, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Vice President of Information Technology -
Hybrid, Downtown Chicago, IL
Weve been retained by a premier international professional society with a mission to shape professional standards and catalyze innovation across the healthcare ecosystem. They need a thoughtful and savvy technology leader who knows that IT isnt just about systems - its about people. As Vice President of Information Technology, youll sit at the executive table and shape how technology enables a global professional organization serving more than 48,000 healthcare leaders. Youll balance strategy and execution, stability and innovation, vision and pragmatism. One day you may be guiding enterprise architecture decisions; the next, navigating sensitive tradeoffs that dont show up neatly on an org chart.
This role spans enterprise platforms, cybersecurity, digital workplace, Salesforce, vendors, budgets, and a talented internal team. Theres meaningful complexity here: legacy systems, modern expectations, mission-driven priorities, and challenges that require judgment, discretion, and strong executive presence. If youve led IT at a senior level, enjoy operating in the gray space between technology and leadership, and are curious about a role with real depth, wed welcome a confidential conversation.
Your Mission: Setting and executing enterprise-wide IT strategy Owning Salesforce as a strategic system (and making it actually work) Leading and evolving core platforms, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital workplace tools Partnering closely with executive leadership on priorities, risk, and investment decisions Building, mentoring, and retaining a high-performing IT team Managing vendors, budgets, and complex technology tradeoffs with sound judgment
Your Background: Senior IT leadership experience with real decision-making authority and a true enterprise mindset Deep and strategic Salesforce leadership expertise (this is essential) Strong command of cloud platforms, modern enterprise architecture, and Microsoft 365 Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, change, and competing priorities Solid grounding in cybersecurity, data protection, and risk management Executive presence, discretion, and the ability to operate confidently in the gray areas Master's degree highly preferred
Your Reward: Base salary up to $250k plus annual bonus (~20%) and outstanding benefits Hybrid work schedule (2/3 days per week in downtown Chicago) An organization that needs you and your abilities
Important: We will consider only local applicants (current Chicago area residents) and will not respond to third parties.
Hybrid, Downtown Chicago, IL
Weve been retained by a premier international professional society with a mission to shape professional standards and catalyze innovation across the healthcare ecosystem. They need a thoughtful and savvy technology leader who knows that IT isnt just about systems - its about people. As Vice President of Information Technology, youll sit at the executive table and shape how technology enables a global professional organization serving more than 48,000 healthcare leaders. Youll balance strategy and execution, stability and innovation, vision and pragmatism. One day you may be guiding enterprise architecture decisions; the next, navigating sensitive tradeoffs that dont show up neatly on an org chart.
This role spans enterprise platforms, cybersecurity, digital workplace, Salesforce, vendors, budgets, and a talented internal team. Theres meaningful complexity here: legacy systems, modern expectations, mission-driven priorities, and challenges that require judgment, discretion, and strong executive presence. If youve led IT at a senior level, enjoy operating in the gray space between technology and leadership, and are curious about a role with real depth, wed welcome a confidential conversation.
Your Mission: Setting and executing enterprise-wide IT strategy Owning Salesforce as a strategic system (and making it actually work) Leading and evolving core platforms, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital workplace tools Partnering closely with executive leadership on priorities, risk, and investment decisions Building, mentoring, and retaining a high-performing IT team Managing vendors, budgets, and complex technology tradeoffs with sound judgment
Your Background: Senior IT leadership experience with real decision-making authority and a true enterprise mindset Deep and strategic Salesforce leadership expertise (this is essential) Strong command of cloud platforms, modern enterprise architecture, and Microsoft 365 Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, change, and competing priorities Solid grounding in cybersecurity, data protection, and risk management Executive presence, discretion, and the ability to operate confidently in the gray areas Master's degree highly preferred
Your Reward: Base salary up to $250k plus annual bonus (~20%) and outstanding benefits Hybrid work schedule (2/3 days per week in downtown Chicago) An organization that needs you and your abilities
Important: We will consider only local applicants (current Chicago area residents) and will not respond to third parties.