Vice President of IT

Vice President of Information Technology

Job Category: Information Technology

Requisition Number: VICEP
006127

• Posted :
  September 10, 2026
• Full-Time

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Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA

• Pay or shift range: $200,000 USD to $260,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required :
  Yes

Our Vice President of Information Technology is accountable for partnering with the Company’s executives and business leaders to guide strategy and execution at Rain for Rent. Through a balance of strategic and tactical hands-on leadership, the VP of IT is responsible for directing the information and data integrity of Rain for Rent for all Information Technology functions of the organization. This includes all data centers, networks, technical service centers, artificial intelligence applications, security functions, production scheduling functions, help desks, communication networks (voice and data), application development including mobile applications, systems operations and maintenance, and other business-facing technology.

This is an on-site role based out of Bakersfield, CA

What We Do:

At Rain for Rent®, we move water—every day. As the leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions, we’re recognized for our systems engineering expertise, cost-effective problem solving, and the high value we deliver to organizations facing critical liquid management challenges. Our experienced teams, supported by skilled engineers, are continually redefining what customers expect from a liquid handling provider. We design innovative equipment and harness cutting‑edge technology to meet the demands of the toughest environments.

From water handling and irrigation to temporary liquid storage, our solutions consistently exceed customer expectations for quality and service. We are committed to completing every project safely, efficiently, on time—and done right the first time.

To learn more about Rain for Rent® please check out this short 2 minute You Tube video here.

Rain for Rent® employees take great pride in being part of a family‑owned company with a rich and enduring legacy. For over 91 years, we’ve delivered consistent, high‑quality products and services to our customers. With more than 70 locations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, Rain for Rent remains committed to excellence. Honesty and integrity are at the core of everything we do.

Our dedicated team strives to exceed expectations through exceptional service and unwavering quality.

Summary:

The role leads an IT organization of approximately 32 team members, including at least three Director‑level direct reports (Infrastructure, Project Management Office, and Enterprise Applications), and holds accountability for an annual technology/platform spend of approximately $12.1M across roughly 330 vendor contracts. A central mandate of this role is to build and mature a distinct Information Systems (IS) capability – focused on business intelligence, automation, data quality, and customer experience – that complements the organization’s existing strength in infrastructure and operational IT.

The VP of IT is responsible for maintaining the integrity of all electronic records of Rain for Rent and enabling a high‑performing IT organization that drives technology excellence, business enablement, innovation, and operational reliability through strong leadership and accountability. This role drives IT performance through strategic leadership, technology innovation, budget alignment, and disciplined execution of initiatives that support business growth and shareholder value.

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