Vice President of Systems

Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab) a nature-focused global adventure travel company isseekinga strategic and forward-thinkingVice President of Systemsto lead our enterprise systems function.This senior leadership roleis responsible fortranslating company vision into scalable systems strategy leading a team of direct reports ensuring operational excellence and drivinginnovation that enhances productivity decision-making and guest experience.

The ideal candidate is both a strong people leader and a practical technologistsomeone who can inspire a team build trusted relationships across departmentsas well as parent and sister companies and implement modern systems and AItools that fit seamlessly into business workflows.

This is a full-time exempt position open to local candidatesonly as this position isto be in theLouisville Colorado offices no less than 50% of the time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead mentor and develop members of the Systems departmentestablishingclear priorities and accountability.

• Leadand continuously refine the organizations systems development lifecycle (SDLC)establishingclear 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 initiativesincludingproject managementchangemanagementand staff training.

• Partner closely with department heads and senior leadership toidentifytechnology solutions that support operational and strategic goals.
• Build and scale the Systems team by recruiting hiring and developing high-performing IT professionals and software developers aligning talent strategy with the organizations systems roadmap operational needs and long-term digital growth.

• Develop and execute Nat Habs AIstrategyidentifyinghigh-impact opportunities to improve workflows productivity and insight across teams.
• Report project status and strategic initiatives to the executive team translating technical progress risks and priorities into clear business insights.

• Establish responsible AI governance standards and ensure data privacy and security best practices are upheld.

• Monitor system performance metricstomeasureeffectiveness 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 and CCPA).

SKILLSAND QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in systems technology or IT roles including managing direct reports.

• Bachelors degreein a technology-related field preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence organizational change.

• Strong executive presence and relationship-building skills.

• Strategicthinkerable to balance long-term vision with practical execution.

• Experience developing and executing enterprise systems strategies.

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure integrations and business systems.

• Previousexperience as a systems developer

• Experience working with AI automation or workflow optimization toolsalong with practical experience implementing AI solutions.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity data governance and responsible AI practices.

• Previousexperience withpublic company compliance requirements isa plus.

• Experience with online commerceis highlydesirable.

COMPENSATION

Starting salary range: $155000-$175000plus an annual bonus. Compensation will becommensuratewith experience. (Per Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act employers must include compensation ranges in jobpostings.)This is afull-time exempt position.

This role includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical dental and vision insurance; a401(k)-retirementplan; generous paid time off; and paid holidays.Additionalperksinclude 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 companys discretion.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

This positionoffers a hybrid schedule and requires in-person attendance at our Louisville Colorado office at least 50% of the workweek. This position may also require 13 weeks of travel annually to meet the needs of therolewith potential for more travel to visit sister company sites.Thislocation and travel policy is subject to change at the companys discretion.

WORKING HOURS

Nat Haboperatesa 24/7 global adventure travel business and this role reflects that reality. While standard company office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for select members of our guest-facing teams the VP of Systems is expected to maintain flexible availability beyond these hours to support operational continuity and must be reachable for urgent situationsspecific to technologythat may arise at any time including evenings weekends and holidays.Additionalhours are oftento meet the demands of a 24/7 operation.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
At Natural Habitat Adventures we believe that diversity enriches every journey. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds identities and life experiences are welcomed respected and valued. We encourage applicants from allwalks of lifeto join useven if youhaventworked in the travel industry before. Ifyourepassionate about our mission and bring ideas talents or perspectives that can help make Nat Hab a more innovative and resilient company we want to hear from you.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties or skills required of the position and responsibilities may change at any time based on business needs.

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