Vice President, Information Technology

Job Description Summary

For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking. In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences. 

We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm. 

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer. 

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, which translates to 2-3 days minimum per week in the office. 

The ideal candidate is someone who possess the following: 

• Capable of setting the vision and strategy for the Wealth business through the technology lens, ensuring alignment with HarbourVest’s overall business goals.
• Fosters teamwork between IT teams, ECI and Business Stakeholders, on project deliveries and continuous improvements of the Platforms.
• Proven in designing and implementing platform strategies.
• Ambitious and driven to achieve flawless execution.
• Ability to ensure the team has a positive work environment and the vital tools, encouraging a culture that supports outstanding client service.
• Ability to lead multiple projects/workstreams simultaneously.
• Ability to solve sophisticated problems independently and multi-functionally.
• Experience leading a workforce consisting of internal staff and external consultants.
• Ability to provide thought leadership in Information Technology Lifecycle Management; maintain evolving expertise and control standard methodologies.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative global environment.

What you will do: 

• Lead programs/projects which support and drive the Product/Wealth Channel business objectives.
• Ensure alignment to annual budget. Support Leaders on forecast decisions. Decision on steering budget where required.
• Align closely with the Data & Analytics team to ensure timely, scalable solutions in line with the Firm’s evolving data architecture.
• Maintain alignment with the HarbourVest Vendor Strategy as it relates to contracts, negotiations, scaling and realignment decisions.
• Define and monitoring key performance indicators to evaluate the success of Wealth Channel strategies.
• Responsible for attracting and retaining top talent, establishing a team capable of meeting the organization’s needs.
• Lead and mentor the Product/Wealth Team, setting clear goals and expectations, while providing guidance and resources.
• Collaborate with other IT project teams, departments, and stakeholders to integrate Product/Wealth strategies across the organization.
• Encourage innovation within the team to assess the latest technologies and develop new solutions that enhance the Product/Wealth Channel business.

What you bring: 

• Solid understanding of enterprise technology management concepts, principles, and practices
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps infrastructure
• Proficiency in programming languages and software development tools
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation and consensus building skills
• Excellent presentation skills including to Executive and C-Level audiences.
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities

Education Preferred 

• Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience 

Experience 

• 10+ Years leadership experience (Manager, Director, VP level) \
• 5+ Years of experience in Financial Services