VP, IT Enterprise Platforms & AI Services

Genesys empowers organizations of all sizes to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the AI-powered Experience Orchestration platform, organizations can accelerate growth by delivering empathetic, personalized experiences at scale to drive customer loyalty, workforce engagement, efficiency and operational improvements.

We employ more than 6,000 people across the globe who embrace empathy and cultivate collaboration to succeed. And, while we offer great benefits and perks like larger tech companies, our employees have the independence to make a larger impact on the company and take ownership of their work. Join the team and create the future of customer experience together.

At Genesys, we're transforming the customer experience landscape with empathy, AI innovation, and global impact. We are looking for a strategic and accomplished Vice President of IT Enterprise Platforms & AI Services to lead Enterprise Architecture, Platform Engineering, Data & Analytics, and IT Infrastructure Operations.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), this leader will play a pivotal role in propelling our AI-first digital transformation strategy by delivering scalable, intelligent enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep technical acumen and a proven track record of leading AI-driven platform modernization in complex, global environments, all while inspiring high-performing teams and fostering strong cross-functional partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and cultivate high-performing, inclusive teams with a culture of excellence and innovation

• Establish a balanced and adaptable enterprise architecture practice that emphasizes both governance and agility

• Define and socialize strategic technology roadmaps that enable AI-driven enterprise capabilities

• Champion modern engineering practices and ensure alignment through automation-driven architecture compliance

• Drive cross-functional collaboration across product engineering, the Office of the CTO, and IT to align on shared technology goals

• Build executive trust and promote shared accountability for IT strategy across the leadership team

• Design and scale a self-service data and AI platform that enables experimentation, intelligence, and speed

• Develop a reliable and scalable infrastructure platform supporting agility, performance, and global growth

• Mentor and coach engineers and architects to build long-term organizational capability and leadership pipeline

• Embed a service mindset and continuous learning culture throughout the IT function

Minimum Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership, including 5+ years in a VP-level or equivalent role

• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale transformation and platform modernization initiatives

• Proven experience deploying AI-enabled services across business functions such as operations, infrastructure, or analytics

• Expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud-native platforms, agile development, and automation

• Skilled communicator capable of engaging C-level executives and engineering teams alike

• In-depth knowledge of big data platforms, cloud architectures, APIs, and integration frameworks

• Strong track record of influencing change across complex, matrixed organizations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a senior technical leader in a global enterprise undergoing digital or AI transformation

• Familiarity with enterprise-grade AI ecosystems and tools, such as AWS, OpenAI, or Snowflake

• Understanding of AI governance, ethical AI, and model risk management principles

• Passion for continuous learning and thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

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Compensation:

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities.  

$228,600.00 - $424,400.00

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 

• Telehealth coverage

• Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities