Director of Information Technology

vCampusIT is expanding, and were looking for a strategic leader at multiple locations to drive the future of our Infrastructure and NOC support.

Location: Mumbai, Chicago, London, UAE

Position Type: Full-Time, Leadership

vCampusIT is a fast-growing technology solutions partner specialising in digital transformation, managed services, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, higher-education automation, and enterprise technology services across global markets. We are building cutting-edge solutions and expanding our service ecosystem - and we are looking for a leader who can help shape the future of our IT operations and innovation initiatives.

Role Summary

The Sr. Director / Director of Information Technology will be responsible for leading the technology strategy, IT operations, project delivery, security posture, systems architecture, vendor partnerships, and internal/external IT support environments. This is a senior leadership position requiring strong execution capability, deep domain expertise, business acumen, and proven experience in scaling IT departments in high-growth environments.

Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute vCampusITs enterprise IT roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Drive modernisation initiatives across infrastructure, security, data, applications, and cloud.
• Lead innovation, automation, and adoption of emerging technologies to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape technology-driven business outcomes.

IT Operations & Governance

• Own full IT operations lifecycle -planning, budgeting, implementation, maintenance, and support.
• Define and enforce IT policies, SOPs, SLAs, security standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee internal IT systems including networks, cloud platforms, security tools, hardware assets, storage, productivity apps, and collaboration systems.
• Establish operational dashboards, reporting metrics, service analytics, and risk management controls.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure robust cybersecurity architecture, threat intelligence posture, data protection, backup & DR.
• Lead ISO, SOC, HIPAA, FERPA, PCI, and internal compliance and audit initiatives as required.
• Create and maintain security incident response processes and business continuity plans.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and expand a high-performing IT engineering and support team.
• Build culture, accountability, knowledge sharing, and clear stack ownership.
• Manage internal and external IT stakeholders, consultants, and partners.

Project Delivery & Client Engagement

• Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure, cloud migration, cybersecurity, ERP, and managed service projects.
• Support solution architecture, RFP responses, and technical proposals.
• Collaborate with US clients and internal business teams to ensure high-quality delivery and customer excellence.

Vendor & Budget Management

• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts for hardware, software, licenses, and services.
• Own IT budgeting, forecasting, procurement planning, and cost optimisation initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
• Proven success managing enterprise IT operations at scale.
• Strong knowledge across:
• IT infrastructure
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Cybersecurity frameworks
• Networking & systems architecture
• ERP and enterprise applications
• Helpdesk & NOC operations
• Experience managing technology for multi-site, hybrid, or global teams.
• Ability to convert strategy into actionable delivery.
• Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Worked previously with IT consulting, enterprise services, or product companies.
• Exposure to US higher-education tech ecosystem and compliance environment.
• Experience running 24/7 service operations, SOC/NOC, or managed IT services.
• Project Management certifications (PMP, Prince2, Scrum)
• Cloud & Security certifications (Azure/AWS, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, ISO auditor, etc.)

Personality Traits

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline.
• Hands-on, proactive problem solver.
• Leadership maturity with ability to influence and inspire.
• Customer-first mindset.
• Thrives in fast-paced, growth-stage environment.

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT or related field.

Why Join vCampusIT?

• Competitive leadership-level compensation package.
• Performance-based incentives and growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to build and lead a rapidly scaling Enterprise Applications practice.
• Fast-growing global organization with innovation-first culture
• Opportunity to lead transformation from early stages
• Direct influence on business, strategy, and technology roadmap

What Youll Lead:

• Multi-cloud application modernization
• Integration architecture & lifecycle governance
• A high-performing global delivery team
• Innovation leveraging AI, automation & analytics

What Were Looking For:

Architecture + delivery + stakeholder management expertise

Ability to scale teams, improve processes, and drive transformation

If youre an execution-focused technology leader who loves solving enterprise complexity we want you on our team.

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Must have Competencies

• Strategic thinker with the ability to convert strategy into operational execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-client, global delivery environments.
• Experience withAI, automation, or analytics-driven optimization is a plus.

Why Join vCampusIT?

• Competitive leadership-level compensation package.
• Performance-based incentives and growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to build and lead a rapidly scaling Enterprise Applications practice.

Work Environment

• Hybrid/remote flexibility depending on project needs.
• Collaborative, high-innovation culture focused on transformation and customer value.
• Direct engagement with CIOs, CISOs, and senior leadership .