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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 escalate.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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