How to hire a vice president of information technology

How to hire a vice president of information technology, step by step

Here's a step-by-step vice president of information technology hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a vice president of information technology job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new vice president of information technology
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a vice president of information technology, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a vice president of information technology to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a vice president of information technology that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of vice president of information technologies and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Vice President Of Information Technology	Description	Hourly rate
   Vice President Of Information Technology	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$52-111
   Director Of Managed Services	A director of managed services is in charge of overseeing the business processes in an organization, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Their responsibilities typically revolve around setting goals and objectives, managing the workforce, spearheading projects and campaigns, devising strategies to optimize services, and coordinating with analysts to identify new business opportunities... Show more	$38-87
   Director, Technical Operations	A director of technical operations is in charge of spearheading the efforts in optimizing business operations. Their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis to determine the best operational practices, setting goals and objectives, allocating budgets, coordinating different departments, and evaluating the performance of technicians and engineers... Show more	$47-96

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Architecture
   • Cloud
   • Customer Service
   • Network Infrastructure
   • Risk Management
   • Service Delivery
   • Strategic Direction
   • Emerging Technologies
   • Disaster Recovery
   • Windows
   • Software Development
   • Business Continuity
   • Application Development

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage Cisco switches and firewalls.
   • Manage successful VOIP migration from PBX system.
   • Lead team to upgrade and enhance company intranet.
   • Manage exempt and non-exempt corporate payroll using ADP.
   • Design, implement and manage Cisco VOIP with centralize call managers globally.
   • Manage over 40K square feet of white space in downtown Boston and San Francisco.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your vice president of information technology job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A vice president of information technology can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, vice president of information technologies' average salary in mississippi is 29% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level vice president of information technologies 53% less than senior-level vice president of information technologies.
   • Certifications. A vice president of information technology with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a vice president of information technology's salary.

   Average vice president of information technology salary

   $160,600yearly

   $77.21 hourly rate

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   Entry-level vice president of information technology salary

   $110,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average vice president of information technology salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$180,169	$87
   2	Illinois	$175,814	$85
   3	Michigan	$164,526	$79
   4	Nevada	$161,920	$78
   5	Pennsylvania	$161,537	$78
   6	Colorado	$161,221	$78
   7	Texas	$156,130	$75
   8	Indiana	$154,419	$74
   9	New York	$153,230	$74
   10	Connecticut	$149,664	$72
   11	Florida	$146,127	$70
   12	Utah	$145,337	$70
   13	Arizona	$145,320	$70
   14	Ohio	$144,642	$70
   15	New Jersey	$144,382	$69
   16	Minnesota	$142,414	$68
   17	Missouri	$140,270	$67
   18	Massachusetts	$134,957	$65
   19	Georgia	$133,266	$64
   20	North Carolina	$129,095	$62

   Average vice president of information technology salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Levi Strauss & Co.	$217,902	$104.76	3
   2	Mainline Health Systems	$190,550	$91.61	9
   3	Atlassian	$187,719	$90.25	8
   4	Capgemini	$187,130	$89.97	69
   5	Kaiser Permanente	$186,498	$89.66	64
   6	Authentic Brands Group	$185,692	$89.28	2
   7	RH	$185,216	$89.05	3
   8	Safeway	$183,870	$88.40
   9	Therapy Resources Management	$181,134	$87.08
   10	Seminole Hard Rock International LLC	$181,080	$87.06	3
   11	R1 RCM	$177,299	$85.24	25
   12	Informative Research	$176,674	$84.94
   13	Burlington	$176,538	$84.87	16
   14	Federal Reserve Bank of New York	$176,369	$84.79
   15	Hendrick Health	$175,825	$84.53	1
   16	Northwell Health	$175,704	$84.47	7
   17	InVision Communications	$175,385	$84.32
   18	Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS	$174,622	$83.95
   19	Adecco	$173,069	$83.21	16
   20	United Nations	$171,748	$82.57	10

4. Writing a vice president of information technology job description

   A vice president of information technology job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a vice president of information technology job description:

   Vice president of information technology job description example

   The IT Project Manager provides operational/service leadership and direction to team(s). Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge through provision of value-added perspectives or advisory services. May contribute to the development of new techniques, models and plans within area of expertise. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Generally has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness of end results and shared responsibility for planning. Work affects an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the program. Ensuring motivation and development of team through professional leadership.
   Responsibilities:
   Manages technical components of moderately complex IT projects. Coordinates activities of the project team, identifies necessary resources, dependencies and risks, and develops schedules to meet completion deadlines. Directly impacts the IT project leadership area through shared responsibility for delivery of end results and contribution to planning, budget management and formulation of procedures; influences resource planning. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of how areas of IT project leadership collectively integrate to contribute to achieving business goals. Verifies team adherence to control and risk implementations as well as standards and process changes. Applies good understanding of concepts and procedures within own IT project leadership area, identifies scope and impact of project risks and issues; raises and resolves issues. Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated and unique situations. Persuades and influences others through communication and diplomacy skills; may negotiate with external parties. Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision. Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy. Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members. Ability to manage teams in a globally distributed work environment. Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
   
   Qualifications:
   4+ years experience in an IT project leadership role with commensurate people management experience. 4+ years experience managing multiple projects in both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies 4+ years experience in Jira and Confluence Experience in MS Office Excel, SharePoint, MS PowerPoint, MS Project Strong Analytical Skills, Ability to integrate data from multiple sources, attention to detail Strong communication and writing skills that lead to clear, concise, and unambiguous documentation including action plans, meeting minutes, and project presentations Self-starter with a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership with a track record in delivering technology projects Ability to manage tight deadlines, and drive results across multiple time zones and locations PMP or equivalent certification preferred
   
   Education:
   Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
   
   This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
   
   Job Family Group:
   Technology
   
   Job Family:
   Technology Project Management
   
   Time Type:
   Full time
   
   Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
   
   Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
   
   Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi .
   
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   Effective November 1, 2021, Citi requires that all successful applicants for positions located in the United States or Puerto Rico be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and provide proof of such vaccination prior to commencement of employment.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right vice president of information technology for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with vice president of information technologies they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit vice president of information technologies who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit vice president of information technologies, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new vice president of information technology

   Once you've decided on a perfect vice president of information technology candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new vice president of information technology. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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