Vice President of Information Technology

Vice President of IT Location - Must be located within the United States (Ideally, PST, MST, or CST) Job Summary: At Sumo Logic, we are offering an exceptional opportunity for a visionary and results-driven VP of IT to lead our cutting-edge technology initiatives. By joining our dynamic and innovative team, you will have the chance to shape the future of IT infrastructure and drive digital transformation in a growing company. With our commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, you will be empowered to unleash your creativity, make a lasting impact, and contribute to the success of our global customer base. Come and be part of our journey to revolutionize the IT landscape, while enjoying the support of a talented and passionate team. Your expertise, leadership, and forward-thinking mindset will be instrumental in driving our continued growth and success. Join us at Sumo Logic and together, let's redefine what's possible in the world of IT. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President of IT to oversee our enterprise applications and IT operations . The VP of IT will play a critical role in managing and optimizing our technology infrastructure to support our growing business needs. Reporting directly to the Chief Security Officer (CSO), this individual will lead a team responsible for maintaining and enhancing various systems, including ADP, Netsuite, Salesforce, Slack, Okta, and Jira, as well as experience with Saas-based applications including Google Workspace. The VP of IT will also ensure regulatory compliance with standards such as PCI, SOC2 type2, FedRamp, HIPAA, SOX, and ISO27001. Additionally, the ability to effectively manage a distributed team and workforce is essential. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of IT, including enterprise applications and IT operations. Oversee the management and optimization of ADP, Netsuite, Salesforce, Slack, Okta, Jira, and other critical systems, including Saas-based applications like Google Workspace. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as PCI, SOC2 type2, FedRamp, HIPAA, SOX, and ISO27001. Manage a distributed team and workforce, ensuring effective collaboration and communication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Develop and maintain IT policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance and security. Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Partner with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and align IT initiatives with organizational goals. Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies, providing recommendations on potential opportunities for improvement. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective and reliable IT services. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience (10+ years) in IT leadership roles, preferably within a cloud-native or Saas company. Strong knowledge and experience in managing enterprise applications, such as ADP, Netsuite, Salesforce, Slack, Okta, Jira, and Saas-based applications including Google Workspace. Familiarity with the AWS ecosystem and experience in leveraging AWS services. Experience with regulatory compliance standards such as PCI, SOC2 type2, FedRamp, HIPAA, SOX, and ISO27001. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams. Demonstrated ability to align IT strategies with business objectives and drive continuous improvement. Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different functions and levels of the organization. Proven experience in managing distributed teams and workforce About Us Sumo Logic, Inc., empowers the people who power modern, digital business.  Through its SaaS analytics platform, Sumo Logic enables customers to deliver reliable and secure cloud-native applications. The Sumo Logic Continuous Intelligence Platform™ helps practitioners and developers ensure application reliability, secure and protect against modern security threats, and gain insights into their cloud infrastructures. Customers around the world rely on Sumo Logic to get powerful real-time analytics and insights across observability and security solutions for their cloud-native applications. For more information, visit www.sumologic.com . The expected annual base salary range for this position is $232,000 - $275,000. In addition to base pay, certain roles are eligible to participate in our bonus or commission plans, as well as our benefits offerings, and equity awards. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors which include (but aren’t limited to) role level, skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, location, and experience.   #LI-DNI