VP, IT Infrastructure

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Position Overview:

The Vice President of IT Infrastructure will serve as a key member of Centric Brands’ technology leadership team and will report directly to the SVP, IT.

The VP will be responsible for building and enhancing the company’s infrastructure capabilities to support a scalable, secure, and efficient technology environment. This includes leading technical staff, managing infrastructure operations, and overseeing the development, standardization, maintenance, and optimization of key functional areas.

Centric Brands is a leading Apparel and Accessories company poised for continued growth and evolution. In this high-impact role, we are seeking an experienced IT executive with a broad background in technology infrastructure. The ideal candidate will drive and execute the strategic plan to ensure the stable, secure, and cost-effective operation of the organization’s IT infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Recommend and manage short- and long-term projects designed to meet infrastructure requirements for functionality, performance, availability, cost-efficiency, and business continuity that align with overall business strategy and growth objectives.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with core vendors supporting Centric’s technology platform.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of server and network systems, storage solutions, virtual environments, and cloud architecture.
• Support the SVP/CIO and the broader technology team in the design and enforcement of infrastructure-related IT governance, legal, and regulatory compliance policies (e.g., access management, change management).
• Lead and manage a diverse IT team: set clear job expectations, assign responsibilities, monitor performance, provide feedback, and guide professional development to meet measurable goals.
• Lead initiatives involving business process reengineering, enterprise architecture, business case development, analytics, contract and vendor management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Oversee all phases of infrastructure projects to ensure timely delivery, scope alignment, and budget compliance. Apply strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills. Develop strategic outsourcing partnerships that enable scalable and repeatable project execution.
• Set infrastructure strategy and standards while ensuring compliance across all technical domains—including data centers, cloud environments, server technologies, network and communication systems (LAN, WAN, internet, intranet, wireless, telephone), and security. Establish and maintain disaster recovery standards, including annual testing.
• Design and implement strategic infrastructure plans to ensure current and future capacity needs are met.
• Define hardware, software, and communication standards in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop and apply testing methodologies to ensure infrastructure performance, reliability, and security.
• Document systems workflows and application processes clearly and concisely.
• Develop and manage infrastructure budgets; conduct short- and long-term financial forecasting to support scalability and company growth.
• Maintain regular written and in-person communication with executives, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding infrastructure-related initiatives and updates.
• Negotiate with vendors and contractors, working closely with internal procurement to secure infrastructure products and services. Prepare RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, scopes of work, and related documentation.
• Develop, retain, and grow IT talent through structured career development planning for team members.

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university in Information Management, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the implementation, management, and maintenance of IT infrastructure and systems—including data centers, cloud architectures, server technologies, LANs, WANs, telephone, and voice/video/data communication systems.
• Strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and critical thinking ability to build and lead a high-performing engineering team.
• Customer-centric mindset with strong presentation and communication skills; focused on delivering exceptional user experience.
• Experience supervising project engineering and implementation teams, with oversight of teams of 20 or more.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and effectively communicate complex technical information to internal and external audiences.
• Experience supporting SAP/S4 infrastructure is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with CISO responsibilities and cybersecurity best practices is a strong plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 15–20%.
• Ability to follow the company’s current hybrid work schedule based out of the Greensboro, NC office and adapt to any future changes to that schedule.

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.

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