SVP, Information Technology

Description

The Senior Vice President, Information Technology, will be significantly involved in all of the IT and Data Management operations for the Club and Miami Freedom Park District & Stadium. They will also help support relationships with internal customers, third-party vendors and other associated entities. This position will have a strong emphasis on maintaining high levels of customer service and technology deliverables. 

Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Miami Freedom Park:

I. Technology Plan Creation and Review 

• Lead the creation of the District Technology Master Plan for Miami Freedom Park.
• Develop a comprehensive plan for wireless, broadcast, and wired provisions. 
• Conduct needs analyses, peer reviews, and confirm installation, integration, and engineering requirements. 
• Define target user experience and integrate with stadium technology where beneficial. 
• Create use cases for user experience and determine infrastructure needs. 
• Benchmark against comparable projects. 
• Prepare a schedule in collaboration with the overall development plan. 
• Establish the business structure for service provision. 
• Review and oversee the Stadium Technology Plan for Miami Freedom Park. 
• Evaluate current design documents and coordinate with the design team. 
• Define and integrate owner technology needs into the design. 
• Create use cases for stadium occupants and determine requirements. 
• Review existing contracts/vendors to identify gaps or valuable additions. 
• Define target user experience and ensure technology supports these goals. 

II. Plan Implementation

• Implement the District Technology Master Plan for Miami Freedom Park. 
• Identify infrastructure, hardware, and software needs. 
• Lead design, installation, and startup processes. 
• Review progress drawings and provide guidance on necessary changes. 
• Oversee hardware construction, manage submittals, negotiate changes, conduct inspections, and resolve issues. 
• Lead systems start-up, integration testing, and manage final punch-list resolutions. 
• Implement the Stadium Plan for Miami Freedom Park. 
• Review progress drawings and provide necessary guidance. 
• Direct hardware construction and installation. 
• Manage submittals, negotiate changes, and participate in inspections. 

III. Securing Partnerships and Vendor Service Agreements

• Manage vendor and service provider agreements. 
• Identify candidates for both district and stadium plans. 
• Coordinate with the Business Intelligence and Sponsorship team. 
• Draft and issue RFPs, define scopes of work, organize vendor presentations, and review proposals. 
• Conduct financial and performance analyses, manage post-proposal processes, and negotiate final terms. 

IV. Leadership and Resource Management

• Maintain industry knowledge and leadership. 
• Stay updated on technology trends in sports facilities and mixed-use districts. 
• Establish benchmarks and provide recommendations. 
• Ensure business understanding. 
• Advocate and negotiate the best agreements for SaaS and other business structures as part of the technology plans. 
• Identify staffing needs for Miami Freedom Park and develop teams as needed. 

V. Technology Strategy

• Develop and implement an information technology strategy that aligns and supports Miami Freedom Park’s long-term business goals and vision.  

Inter Miami CF:

• Oversee all technology needs and all technology-related projects from inception to completion for Inter Miami CF with support from the Director of IT.  
• Ensure the continuous operation and maintenance of the Club’s current stadium and Training Facility’s infrastructure.  
• Develop, update, and manage the Club’s IT policies, including compliance policy needs to address IT security.  
• Develop and manage the Club’s IT budget and ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency across the organization.  
• Lead and develop technology team, ensuring that staff have the resources needed to support all projects and initiatives.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.  
• Previous Stadium / Venue technology experience preferred. 
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in information technology. 
• At least 7 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., VP, SVP) overseeing large-scale technology operations and projects. 
• Proven exp