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Vice President, Intelligent Automation & IT Operations - V2X
Systems Engineer
Senior executive leading AI‑first IT operations and intelligent automation initiatives, driving cloud‑native solutions, DevOps practices, and enterprise‑wide automation to enhance security, logistics, and readiness across global missions.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and oversee AI‑driven IT operations, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure across global deployments.
- Lead cross‑functional teams in designing and implementing intelligent automation workflows that streamline logistics, mission support, and security operations.
- Drive cloud strategy, selecting and managing cloud platforms, services, and governance to support mission‑critical workloads.
- Champion DevOps practices, continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines, and automation tooling to accelerate delivery and reduce operational risk.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology initiatives with strategic business goals and mission requirements.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive leadership in IT operations, with a focus on AI, automation, and cloud environments.
- Proven experience designing and scaling AI‑first architectures and intelligent automation solutions in complex, mission‑critical contexts.
- Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps toolchains (CI/CD, containerization, IaC).
- Strong strategic vision, excellent communication, and ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large, diverse teams and deliver results in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments.
Skills
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