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Vice President of Technology Operations

Founded in 1984, The Newport Group is a leading retirement services and asset management firmspecializing in the creative design, funding, and administration of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans as well as co-fiduciary investment advisory services. Through its innovative and customized solutions, Newport is uniquely positioned to satisfy the distinct financial needs of employers and employees, and has done so for hundreds of the country's largest and best-known companies. Newport is headquartered in Heathrow (Orlando) FL, with service centers in Charlotte NC, La Crosse WI, and St. Petersburg FL. Newport also has offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York City, Orange County CA, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and San Francisco."

Experienced IT leader with proven success in Management, IT Operations, and Infrastructure Engineering. Skilled in aligning technical strategies and processes with organizational priorities, to enable the business through strong leadership of people and technology. Extensive background in technical aspects and team building as a result of mergers and acquisitions. Expertise in driving team performance as well as working cross-functionally with business groups throughout the organization. Specialties: • IT vision, strategic development, execution • Technology integration for mergers and acquisitions • IT Project Management • Budgeting & cost management • Cybersecurity strategy and execution • Organizational structure and development