Senior Vice President, Information Systems

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION SYSTEMS

New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA

Hybrid

THE RUNDOWN

The Senior Vice President, Information Systems will lead the strategic vision, architecture, and execution of Playfly Sports’ information systems. Reporting to the Chief Corporate Officer, this role focuses on building a unified and scalable systems infrastructure to support business growth, digital transformation, and operational excellence. The SVP, Information Systems will collaborate with executive leadership to implement progressive technologies, assess and optimize system health, and drive innovation to meet evolving organizational needs. With an emphasis on systems architecture, data security, and business continuity, this role ensures Playfly’s technology landscape supports long-term growth, efficiency, and partner success.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Systems Architecture and Strategy: Design and implement a unified, scalable, and innovative information systems architecture that aligns with Playfly’s business goals and growth strategy.
• Technology Optimization and Innovation: Drive the creation and deployment of custom-built solutions, ensuring they are innovative, cost-effective, and offer a competitive advantage.
• Driving Employee Adoption: Foster employee adoption of current and newly implemented technologies through strategic communication, training, and support initiatives to maximize impact and ROI.
• Digital Transformation: Lead digital transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, improve partner outcomes, and position Playfly as a technology-forward organization by leveraging emerging technologies.
• Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement: Establish baseline metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to define expectations and track progress. Drive system enhancements by leading cross-enterprise discovery exercises annually, ensuring alignment with business objectives and continuous optimization.
• System Health and Reliability: Regularly evaluate and improve system health, performance, and security to support organizational needs, minimize risks, and ensure operational resilience.
• Business Continuity and Resilience: Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans, ensuring seamless operations during disruptions.
• Team Leadership and Culture: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Executive Partnership: Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, providing insights on information systems and forecasting technology needs and capital planning aligned with long-term organizational objectives.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with technology vendors, ensuring maximum value and alignment with Playfly’s goals.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in IT management, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in executing IT strategies, driving digital transformation, implementing scalable infrastructure within a fast-paced organization.
• Strong familiarity with sports marketing and media industry is preferred.
• Advanced understanding of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Strong ability to leverage data for decision-making and operational improvement.
• Creative thinker with a passion for leveraging technology to drive growth and efficiency.

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work is sedentary in nature
• Walking, standing, bending and carrying of light office items is required
• The work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office environment
• May require occasional travel

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this role is $275,000 to $325,000. The listed base is not inclusive of additional bonus opportunity. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.