Vice President, Global IT & Infrastructure

Warner Music Inc.•New York, NY

1d•$250,000 - $290,000

About The Position

At Warner Music Group, weâre a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: â¢ Curiosity: We do our best work when weâre immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. â¢ Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. â¢ Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and weâre committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. Technology is one of the most important parts of our business. Whether itâs signing up new artists; ensuring we provide the right data to Spotify, YouTube, and other digital service providers; or helping artists use the latest AI tools and make thoughtful decisions with data-driven insights â technology plays an invaluable role in our success. The engineering team at Warner Music Group makes all of it a reality. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds â an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent. We are seeking an exceptionally dynamic and visionary Vice President, Global IT & Infrastructure to lead our global IT, infrastructure operations, and service delivery teams. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role that requires a blend of deep technical acumen, transformative strategic planning, and outstanding executive presence. The ideal candidate will be a proven IT leader comfortable operating at the forefront of the organization, driving critical change, and rebuilding IT capabilities to accelerate business growth and efficiency.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Director or VP level) running entire IT teams and managing budgets end-to-end.
Industry Agnostic: Proven success leading IT organizations within a corporate environment, regardless of specific industry.
Transformation Leader: Demonstrable track record of successfully leading major IT transformation initiatives, including system modernization, cloud migration, and/or organizational restructuring. Experience "shaking things up" and rebuilding functions is essential.
Executive Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a commanding executive presence and the ability to confidently influence and negotiate with senior leaders.
Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of modern enterprise architecture and IT service management (ITIL), working with Google Workplace, etc.
Education: Bachelorâs degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred; a Masterâs degree or relevant advanced certifications (e.g., MBA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive IT Transformation: Define, champion, and execute a multi-year IT strategy that modernizes our technology stack, streamlines operations, and positions IT as a true strategic enabler of the business.
Change Champion: Lead the charge challenging the status quo and implementing new models for service delivery and operational excellence.
Strategic Alignment: Partner closely with the executive team and business unit leaders to ensure technology investments and initiatives are directly aligned with core business objectives and growth strategies.
Governance & Roadmaps: Establish and enforce robust IT governance, prioritization frameworks, and technology roadmaps.
Front-Line Leadership: Serve as the chief advocate and face of IT, regularly presenting technology strategy, performance, and investment needs to the C-suite and Board of Directors. This is a highly visible, not a behind-the-scenes role.
Stakeholder Management: Build strong, collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization, translating complex technical concepts into clear business terms for non-technical leaders.
Vendor & Partner Management: Manage strategic relationships with key technology vendors, driving negotiations and ensuring partners are delivering maximum value.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Operational Excellence: Oversee all core IT functions, including infrastructure, network, enterprise applications, and end-user services, ensuring 24/7 reliability and performance.
Budget Management: Manage the IT budget (both OPEX and CAPEX) effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation and maximizing the ROI of technology investments.