Director of Information Technology; IT

Job Title: Director of Information Technology (IT)

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Work Location: Denver, CO & Centennial, CO

Employee Type: Full-time

Pay Type: Salaried

FLSA: Exempt

Supervisor Position: Yes

Final date to receive applications: March 13, 2026 at 12:00am

Denver Summit FC is Colorado’s professional women’s soccer club, proudly holding the distinction of being the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) 16th franchise. Our unwavering mission is to cultivate the preeminent professional soccer club globally, achieved through deep and meaningful engagement with Denver’s dynamic and multifaceted communities. The Denver Summit FC team, set to begin play in the 2026 season, is comprised of a robust and dedicated ownership group led by Rob Cohen, alongside a collective of impassioned local and national investors.

This blend of local roots and broad support underscores our dedication to both Colorado and the wider soccer community.

The Director of Information Technology serves as the senior technology leader for Denver Summit FC, responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and ongoing operation of all stadium, performance center, and enterprise technology systems. This role ensures technology infrastructure supports world‑class matchday operations, elite player performance, and exceptional fan engagement, while maintaining enterprise‑grade cybersecurity, governance, and scalability aligned with club and league objectives.

• Lead the design, implementation, commissioning, and lifecycle management of all stadium and performance center technology systems, including structured cabling, network infrastructure (MDF/IDF), broadcast integration, IPTV, digital signage, ribbon/fascia boards, POS, ticketing systems, and control environments.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive venue technology roadmap from construction through opening and ongoing operations.
• Oversee testing, training, and system turnover prior to venue launches.
• Provide onsite executive technology leadership and escalation support during events.
• Ensure all systems support matchday operations, broadcast requirements, media needs, and fan experience platforms.
• Monitor and test system performance both on event days and non‑event days.

• Develop and execute a long‑term enterprise IT‑technology strategy aligned with club business objectives, ensuring scalability beyond initial venue launch.
• Oversee day‑to‑day corporate IT operations including end‑user support, collaboration platforms, device management, SaaS administration, and service delivery standards.
• Partner with Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Business Intelligence to support mobile app integrations, digital fan engagement platforms, CRM, ticketing, and data analytics platforms.
• Lead integration efforts across CRM, ticketing, marketing platforms, mobile app ecosystems, data analytics, and business intelligence systems.
• Translate operational and sporting department requirements into scalable, secure technology solutions.
• Build, mentor, and manage an internal IT team, establishing service standards, policies, operating procedures, and professional development plans.

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity program including risk assessment, identity and access management, incident response planning, and third‑party risk oversight.
• Develop disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity plans to ensure operational resilience for both matchday and business‑critical systems.
• Ensure compliance with NWSL league standards, data privacy regulations, and organizational security policies.
• Create and enforce IT governance processes including procurement review, lifecycle management, change control, and technology standards.

• Manage enterprise IT‑software, including vendor selection, contract management, renewals, and performance evaluation.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for all IT systems and staffing.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, renewals, and performance evaluation.