Title:  Vice President, Information Technology

Job Description

Vice President, Information Technology - Corrections

Pursue careers with a depth of meaning. We partner with correctional facilities to support incarcerated individuals and their families across the country. To us, this work is about so much more than serving food and maintaining facilities. We’re a deeply rooted part of inmates’ rehabilitative journeys. Whether you’re looking for a safe work environment or an opportunity close to home with the training you need to grow your experience, we’re here to help.

We are seeking a visionary and innovative VP of Information Technology to lead our Technology team within the Corrections Line of Business. This leader will be responsible for setting and aligning our technology strategy with our business goals within the broader Aramark IT infrastructure.

This position, reporting to the Line of Business President, will work closely with other senior executives to establish and maintain critical relationships with vendors and clients. This role will also manage IT personnel, projects, and budgets within the Line of Business.

Job Responsibilities

•    Client Relationship Management: Engage directly with clients to provide guidance on technology services and solutions, ensuring their needs are met with excellence.
•    Financial Performance: Provide transparency and ROI to the business regarding IT investments. Manage technology financial performance and advise the business on IT capabilities that can drive operating efficiencies.
•    Technology Roadmap: Monitor changes and advancements in technology to discover ways the business can gain a competitive advantage and deliver innovative solutions.
•    Strategic IT Leadership: Set objectives and strategies for the IT department that support the vision and mission of the business. Define a seamless experience for our customers and how they will interact with technology throughout their journey.
•    Growth Support: Collaborate with our Growth organization and directly with clients to understand their needs and demonstrate how technology services can deliver value.
•    Executive Leadership & Presence: Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team. Lead and develop our technology team, embodying our Leadership Model which emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
•    Travel:  is expected to be approximately 25% for this role.

Leadership Characteristics:
•    Personal Leadership: We engage in our growth and learn from each other.
•    People Leadership: We enable the growth of our team, peers, clients, and business partners.
•    Customer Leadership: We empower our people to create experiences that matter.
•    Business Leadership: We elevate the Aramark experience globally, through insight and innovation.

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Qualifications

•    Experience: 10+ years of IT leadership in a large, complex environment. Prior business unit/company VP level experience is preferred.
•    Industry Knowledge: Experience within retail, hospitality or the managed services industry is preferred. Must demonstrate a solid understanding of how technology impacts our clients, customers, and stakeholders through understanding industry trends, challenges, opportunities, and best practices.
•    Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence overall business strategy and align IT with business goals.
•    Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively. Ability to work under pressure and handle complex situations.
•    Education: BS degree required; MA or MBA preferred.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.