Cultural Experiences Abroad, Inc

VP, IT Operations

Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in IT operations and delivery
  • Proven track record in leading technology initiatives
  • Experience in environments backed by private equity
  • Familiarity with M&A processes including due diligence and system integration
  • Strong understanding of organizations with over $250M in revenue
  • Demonstrated capability in scaling teams and technology architectures
  • Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of IT initiatives across various platforms
  • Establish delivery frameworks for predictable outcomes
  • Drive execution processes with clear milestone tracking
  • Oversee daily IT operations and incident management
  • Enhance operational efficiency through defined metrics
  • Ensure system reliability and performance standards are met
  • Create scalable processes to support business growth.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead in a performance-driven environment
  • Partnership with senior leadership to influence strategic direction
  • Possibility for annual performance-based incentives
  • Exposure to high-growth and evolving business challenges
  • Potential to impact organizational scaling and modernization efforts.
Full Job Description
Your Role:

As the Vice President, IT Operations & Delivery, you will lead execution, delivery, and operational excellence across the technology organization. You'll be responsible for ensuring that technology initiatives are delivered effectively, systems operate reliably, and the organization is positioned to scale. In this role, you'llserve as a key partner to the CIO and senior leadership team, translating strategic priorities into execution while driving accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement across IT.

What You'll Do:

Technology Delivery & Execution

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives across application development, infrastructure, and enterprise systems
  • Establish and maintain consistent delivery frameworks, ensuring predictability, transparency, and alignment with business priorities
  • Drive execution discipline across teams, including sprint planning, prioritization, and milestone tracking


IT Operations & Service Management

  • Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including service delivery, incident management, and system performance
  • Improve operational maturity through defined SLAs, KPIs, and service management practices
  • Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of core systems


Scalability & Process Optimization

  • Design and implement scalable processes, systems, and organizational structures to support business growth
  • Identify and address operational inefficiencies through automation and process improvement
  • Support cost optimization initiatives while maintaining service quality


Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Lead and develop senior leaders across application development and IT operations
  • Partner with business stakeholders to align technology execution with organizational priorities
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement


Strategic Partnership

  • Act as a key execution partner to the CIO, supporting the delivery of the technology roadmap
  • Translate high-level strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
  • Contribute to long-term planning, including system modernization and technology simplification initiatives


Starting Salary: $190,000 with eligibility for annual performance-based bonus

What Makes a Great Candidate:

  • Private equity-backed company experience, with direct exposure to value creation and performance-driven environments
  • M&A experience, including due diligence, integration, or systems consolidation
  • Experience operating in a $250M+ revenue organization
  • Proven track record of leading IT operations and/or delivery functions
  • Demonstrated experience scaling teams, systems, and processes
  • Strong execution orientation with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on involvement
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in high-growth or rapidly evolving environments
  • Background in startup or early-stage companies
  • Familiarity with modern technology stacks, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise platforms


We believe great talent comes in many forms and that there is no one size fits all in hiring. If you feel you may be a great fit for this role but do not check all of the boxes, we encourage you to apply and show us why you're the right candidate for this position.

Leadership Scope

  • Direct leadership of Application Development and IT Operations / Infrastructure
  • Cross-functional collaboration with Product, Enrollment, Marketing, and other business functions


Success Measures (First 6-12 Months)

  • Improved consistency and predictability of technology delivery
  • Enhanced operational performance and system reliability
  • Clear accountability across teams and initiatives
  • Progress toward a scalable and modernized technology environment
  • Strong alignment between technology execution and business priorities


About Cultural Experiences Abroad, Inc

Cultural Experiences Abroad, Inc. (CEA) is a study abroad organization that provides students with the opportunity to study in over 20 countries around the world. CEA offers a wide range of programs, including language immersion, internships, and service learning. CEA is committed to providing students with a safe and enriching experience abroad. CEA is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia.
Learn more about Cultural Experiences Abroad, Inc
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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