AVP, IT Operations & Cybersecurity

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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