Vice President of Systems
About The Position
Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab), a nature-focused global adventure travel company, is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Vice President of Systems to lead our enterprise systems function. This senior leadership role is responsible for translating company vision into scalable systems strategy, leading a team of direct reports, ensuring operational excellence, and driving innovation that enhances productivity, decision-making, and guest experience. The ideal candidate is both a strong people leader and a practical technologist, someone who can inspire a team, build trusted relationships across departments as well as parent and sister companies, and implement modern systems and AI tools that fit seamlessly into business workflows. This is a full-time, exempt position open to local candidates only as this position is required to be in the Louisville, Colorado offices no less than 50% of the time.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in systems, technology, or IT roles, including managing direct reports.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence organizational change.
- Strong executive presence and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic thinker, able to balance long-term vision with practical execution.
- Experience developing and executing enterprise systems strategies.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, integrations, and business systems.
- Previous experience as a systems developer required
- Experience working with AI, automation, or workflow optimization tools along with practical experience implementing AI solutions.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, and responsible AI practices.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with public company compliance requirements is a plus.
- Experience with online commerce is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop members of the Systems department, establishing clear priorities and accountability.
- Lead and continuously refine the organization’s systems development lifecycle (SDLC), establishing clear processes, governance, and cross-department collaboration to ensure technology initiatives are scoped effectively, delivered efficiently, and aligned with strategic business priorities.
- Translate company vision into enterprise systems strategies and a multi-year technology roadmap.
- Oversee the performance, reliability, and optimization of core business systems, infrastructure, and integrations.
- Lead planning and execution of company-wide technology initiatives, including project management, change management, and staff training.
- Partner closely with department heads and senior leadership to identify technology solutions that support operational and strategic goals.
- Develop and execute Nat Hab’s AI strategy, identifying high-impact opportunities to improve workflows, productivity, and insight across teams.
- Establish responsible AI governance standards and ensure data privacy and security best practices are upheld.
- Monitor system performance metrics to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Oversee the Systems department budget and vendor relationships as a steward of company resources.
- Partner with IT leadership to ensure cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory alignment (including SOX, GDPR, and CCPA).
Benefits
- This role includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k)-retirement plan; generous paid time off; and paid holidays.
- Additional perks include annual opportunities for paid travel on Nat Hab adventures, complimentary stays at our Colorado mountain house, access to The Nest, significant discounts with partner travel companies, and pro-deal pricing on outdoor gear.
- Our Louisville, Colorado office also offers scenic trails, an on-site fitness facility, and a café serving daily breakfast, lunch, and locally roasted coffee.
- Benefits are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
