AVP, IT Operations & Cybersecurity

The AVP, IT Operations & Cybersecurity is an influential executive leader accountable for setting the strategic direction of the organization's cybersecurity posture and IT operations function. This role directs multiple functional areas, establishes enterprise-wide strategy, and ensures organizational alignment with DIRECTV's business objectives. The AVP serves as a key strategic business partner to the executive team, translating corporate goals into actionable security and operations roadmaps while managing significant budget, resources, and cross-functional teams.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Strategic Leadership & Direction

• Own and drive the overall direction of cybersecurity and IT operations across the enterprise.
• Develop and authorize corporate and organizational cybersecurity and IT operations policies for implementation across multiple functional areas and business units.
• Build and maintain comprehensive strategic roadmaps that align cybersecurity and IT operations strategy with broader business objectives.
• Partner directly with executive leadership to align business strategy with organizational goals.

Team & Functional Management

• Manage cybersecurity domain experts and technical leaders across multiple teams.
• Direct and control activities across multiple functional areas, ensuring coordinated execution of initiatives.
• Champion "security by design" principles, embedding comprehensive security integration into all organizational processes and workflows.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with external partners, vendors, and third-party stakeholders.

Governance & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of communication to upper management on cybersecurity posture, strategic direction, and emerging risks.
• Lead the development and rollout of organizational security policies, ensuring consistent implementation across business units.
• Provide analytical insight and reporting to inform executive decision-making.

Financial & Resource Oversight

• Own budget planning, allocation, and financial performance for the cybersecurity and IT operations functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and cost management.
• Make strategic decisions regarding resource allocation that impact long-term organizational security and business success.

Risk & Decision-Making

• Evaluate high-complexity, high-impact business and functional problems, applying strategic insight to mitigate risk.
• Make critical decisions where errors could seriously impact functional, divisional, or company-wide operations.
• Anticipate and respond to evolving cybersecurity threats and operational challenges before they escalation.

What you’ll need to be successful:

Required Experience & Expertise

• Extensive expertise and demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, and strategic planning.
• Proven track record leading large-scale operational functions within a complex organization.
• Experience managing complex organizational structures, multiple teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success managing external partner and vendor relationships.

Leadership & Business Acumen

• Strong executive leadership capabilities with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic business partner to senior executives.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data and risk assessments into actionable strategy.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present complex security and operational topics to non-technical executive audiences.

Scope of Role

• Capable of developing and authorizing corporate/organizational policy with enterprise-wide impact.
• Comfortable directing multiple functional areas through layered team structures.
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