How to hire a vice president technology services

How to hire a vice president technology services, step by step

Here's a step-by-step vice president technology services 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 technology services job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new vice president technology services
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a vice president technology services, 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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   Hiring the perfect vice president technology services also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of vice president technology services salaries for various roles:

   Type of Vice President Technology Services	Description	Hourly rate
   Vice President Technology Services	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
   Data Manager	A data manager is responsible for monitoring the efficiency of the company's technology systems and network infrastructures. Data managers ensure the safety and security of the databases to avoid unauthorized access that may pose risks for business operations... Show more	$35-76
   Service Delivery Manager	A service delivery manager is primarily responsible for overseeing department operations, ensuring everything is running smoothly and that all customers receive optimal services. They are also responsible for performing technical tasks such as addressing issues and concerns, troubleshooting, spearheading system repairs and maintenance, and performing corrective measures... Show more	$35-67

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Technical Service
   • Strategic Direction
   • Service Delivery
   • Business Development
   • R
   • Architecture
   • Cloud
   • Securities
   • Project Management
   • Technical Support
   • Emerging Technologies
   • Direct Reports
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • QA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage professional services, custom software engineering, production services, QA and NOC.
   • Drive scrum ceremonies, manage artifacts, provide guidance to teams that promote collaboration/ productivity, identify and address dependencies/ impediments.
   • Create QA and customer care departments and procedures.
   • Work with a client to re-architect their identity and access management infrastructure, including the identification of implementation phases and design.
   • Manage the entire RFP process, including vendor identification, on-site demonstrations, vendor scoring and analysis, and final recommendation.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the vice president technology services job description is a good way to get more applicants. A vice president technology services salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a vice president technology services in South Carolina may be lower than in New Hampshire, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level vice president technology services. Additionally, a vice president technology services with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average vice president technology services salary

   $160,336yearly

   $77.08 hourly rate

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   Entry-level vice president technology services salary

   $110,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average vice president technology services salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Arizona	$173,953	$84
   2	California	$173,227	$83
   3	New Jersey	$170,543	$82
   4	Texas	$148,033	$71
   5	Massachusetts	$145,513	$70
   6	Florida	$134,881	$65
   7	Maryland	$133,959	$64
   8	North Carolina	$133,553	$64
   9	New York	$133,338	$64
   10	Virginia	$132,569	$64
   11	Arkansas	$132,310	$64
   12	Pennsylvania	$124,795	$60
   13	Minnesota	$123,896	$60
   14	Alabama	$123,098	$59

   Average vice president technology services salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Walt Disney Company	$186,920	$89.87	21
   2	Alabama State University	$184,055	$88.49
   3	Bank of the Ozarks	$181,377	$87.20	53
   4	Netgear	$175,003	$84.14	1
   5	Aviation	$169,403	$81.44
   6	Red Ventures	$168,971	$81.24	5
   7	DB Services New Jersey Inc	$168,578	$81.05
   8	Brighton Collectibles	$166,208	$79.91	1
   9	Db+	$166,197	$79.90
   10	NBCUniversal	$165,342	$79.49	31
   11	Nomura Securities	$164,971	$79.31	17
   12	LPL Financial	$161,933	$77.85	177
   13	Mark43	$160,647	$77.23
   14	Barclays	$151,994	$73.07	13
   15	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$151,761	$72.96	1,666
   16	Cambridge Consultants	$148,761	$71.52
   17	Wpp Us Holdings Inc	$145,983	$70.18	43
   18	Marriott International	$145,716	$70.06	218
   19	Synchrony Financial	$145,149	$69.78	55
   20	Freeport-McMoRan	$141,389	$67.98

4. Writing a vice president technology services job description

   A vice president technology services 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 technology services job description:

   Vice president technology services job description example

   Role Summary/Purpose:
   
   The AVP, Identity Technologies Services Delivery Leader will establish key services delivery processes and metrics to ensure the successful execution of the Identity Technologies strategy. This includes identifying and correcting reliability issues, tracking progress and KPIs, and ensuring proper delivery of services for the Identity Technologies processes and tools (identity lifecycle, SailPoint/SIAM, 3PM, and Sartre).
   
   Essential Responsibilities:
   Accountable for the overall quality of the process and oversees the management of and compliance with the procedures, data models, policies, and technologies associated with the process Establish a view of solution stability and operational effectiveness across Identity Technologies processes and tools. Align performance and quality metrics for the delivery of Identity Technologies services relating to operational stability and customer (internal) satisfaction. Identify and drive key projects to continuously improve services.Ensure appropriate root cause analysis is performed for all technical and process issues and problems resulting in loss of services or outage. Review all vulnerabilities and develop a plan to remediate.Establish ongoing engagement model with key stakeholders (e.g. Enterprise Operation Teams) and develop a cadence to report on overall progress. Develop an open dialogue with key stakeholders and customers to improve current processes, close critical gaps, and continuously improve employee experience; assess customer feedback and recommend improvements to refine the services Recommend efficiencies and vendor strategies to maximize productivity for the function Integrate SIAM requirements for new technology (infrastructure and applications) prior to production deployment, measure compliance, and escalate issues.Develop and communicate Identity Technologies services catalog with a particular focus on controls and other benefits of the IAM centralized services Develop on-going awareness training for different audiences including application teams, infrastructure teams, and all end users.Assess alerts and notifications from the tools, identify and recommend process improvements, identity and remediate gaps. Host incident retrospective calls as needed and with various support groups to reduce time taken to detect and report. Also propose solutions and track progress on monthly basis Drives progress and Continual Service Improvement (CSI) through the creation, working through and delegation of initiatives that are in support of team goals Perform other duties and/or special projects when requested
   
   Qualifications/Requirements:
   Bachelor's degree Computer Science or Information Systems, or related discipline.Minimum of 8+ years of experience in Information Technology in software development with 5 years management experience.Minimum 5 years managing scalable identity solutions.Minimum 5 years of Information Security related experience For Internal Applicants: Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying.Inform your Manager or HRM before applying for any role on Workday.Ensure that your Professional Profile is updated (fields such as Education, Prior experience, Other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format) Must not be any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal, PIP) Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible.
   
   Desired Characteristics:
   
   · Experience with one or more of the following: SailPoint, SecZetta, Active Directory, Okta
   · Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, able to build relationships with people at all levels
   · Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve complex issues with innovative solutions.
   · Demonstrated knowledge of Agile framework
   
   Grade/Level: 10
   
   Job Family Group:
   Information Technology

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5. Post your job

   To find the right vice president technology services 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 presidents technology services they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit vice presidents technology services 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

   Your first interview with vice president technology services candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 technology services

   Once you've selected the best vice president technology services candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new vice president technology services. 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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