Vice President, Information Technology

SkyVest • Full-time • Newtown, PA, US • 1m ago

SkyVest Renewables (“SkyVest”) is a renewable power generation platform backed by ArcLight Capital Partners (“ArcLight”). Through affiliates of ArcLight, SkyVest acquires, operates and optimizes operating utility-scale wind, solar and BESS assets throughout the U.S., applying value-added strategies and best-in-class operations to maximize asset value. Since its launch in July 2024, SkyVest has emerged as a premier platform for operating renewable assets, growing its asset portfolio to 1,500 MW of wind and solar assets in PJM, ERCOT, CAISO, SPP and MISO. SkyVest is headquartered in Newtown, PA with offices in Houston, TX.

About ArcLight Capital Partners

ArcLight is a leading private equity firm focused on energy and infrastructure, founded in 2001. With deep sector expertise, ArcLight has invested in more than 65 gigawatts of power generation and over 47,000 miles of transmission and distribution infrastructure, representing approximately $80 billion in total enterprise value. The firm is known for its operationally driven investment approach and maintains a large internal team alongside a network of over 2,000 asset management professionals. ArcLight has a strong track record in renewables and energy transition assets, including solar, battery storage, hydroelectric, and natural gas infrastructure.

About This Position

Location: Newtown, PA or Houston, TX

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

The Vice President of Information Technology is a newly created role responsible for architecting and building the Company’s entire technology infrastructure from the ground up. Reporting directly to the CFO, the VP of IT will establish the enterprise IT strategy, own all corporate and operational technology (OT) systems, lead cybersecurity programs, and oversee the SCADA and EMS platforms that monitor and control our generation fleet. This executive will build and lead a high-performing internal IT organization, manage strategic vendor and managed service relationships, and ensure that the Company’s technology capabilities scale in lockstep with an aggressive asset growth trajectory. This is a rare opportunity to define and build a best-in-class IT function within a well-capitalized, rapidly-growing renewable energy platform.

Responsibilities & Duties

IT Strategy & Leadership:

Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year IT roadmap aligned with corporate growth objectives, operational requirements, and capital deployment timelines.
Serve as the primary technology advisor to the executive leadership team; present to the Board of Directors on technology risk, investment, and strategy.
Build, recruit, and mentor a high-performing IT team - including enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and OT disciplines - scaling the organization as the asset portfolio grows.
Establish IT governance structures, policies, procedures, and service-level standards across all corporate and field operations.
Manage the IT capital and operating budget, optimizing total cost of ownership while investing in future-state capabilities.

Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure:

Design and implement a scalable enterprise IT architecture encompassing on-premises, cloud and/or hybrid environments.
Oversee corporate network infrastructure including WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, data centers, and remote site connectivity for operating assets distributed across multiple regional markets.
Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of enterprise platforms including ERP, EAMS (Enterprise Asset Management), GIS, document management, and financial reporting systems.
Establish and maintain robust disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP) capabilities across all critical IT systems.
Drive cloud migration and optimization initiatives, ensuring secure, high-availability architectures appropriate for 24/7 energy operations.

SCADA, OT & Energy Management Systems:

Provide executive ownership of the SCADA and Energy Management System (EMS) infrastructure used to monitor, control, and optimize wind, solar, and battery storage assets.
Lead the integration of OT environments with corporate IT systems, ensuring data flows, historian platforms, and reporting tools deliver actionable operational intelligence.
Oversee vendor management and lifecycle planning for SCADA/DCS platforms, RTUs, data historians, and related operational technology.
Define standards for plant-level network architecture, including firewall segmentation, remote access, and the IT/OT demilitarized zone (DMZ).
Partner with Asset Management and Engineering teams to deploy advanced analytics, predictive maintenance, and performance monitoring capabilities.

Cybersecurity:

Establish and lead an enterprise cybersecurity program encompassing both IT and OT environments, with a risk-based approach appropriate for a FERC-regulated generation owner.
Ensure compliance with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) standards as applicable to the company's bulk electric system assets; manage all associated audits and documentation.
Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) functions - whether in-house or via managed security service provider (MSSP) - including 24/7 monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence.
Lead the company's third-party / supply chain risk management program, ensuring cybersecurity requirements flow down to EPC contractors, O&M providers, and technology vendors.
Develop and maintain an incident response plan; conduct regular tabletop exercises with Operations, Legal, and Finance stakeholders.

Operational Technology & Field Systems:

Define standards for remote monitoring and control infrastructure at generation sites, including communications redundancy (fiber, cellular, satellite) and failover capabilities.
Collaborate with Development, Construction, and O&M teams to establish IT/OT requirements at the project level - from COD through long-term operations.
Support project finance, M&A due diligence, and acquisition integration by assessing IT and OT infrastructure of target assets.
Manage relationships with key OT vendors and renewable energy SCADA specialists.

Digital Transformation & Innovation:

Drive digital transformation initiatives across development, construction, and operations functions - including mobile workforce tools, digital twins, drone inspection platforms, and AI-assisted analytics.
Champion data strategy and governance; build the data architecture and BI infrastructure to support operational KPIs, executive dashboards, and regulatory reporting.
Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies (machine learning, IoT edge computing, generative AI) for application to asset performance management and operational efficiency.

Vendor, Contract & Budget Management:

Lead RFP/RFQ processes and negotiate enterprise contracts with hardware, software, telecommunications, and managed service providers.
Manage a portfolio of technology vendor relationships; hold vendors accountable to SLAs and continuous improvement commitments.
Own the IT capital expenditure and operational expense budgets; forecast, track, and report on technology spend to the executive team and finance organization.

Preferred Background

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field required; Master's degree (MBA, MS CS/IS) strongly preferred.
Minimum 8-10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 5 years in an a vice president or senior director-level role with direct responsibility for enterprise IT and OT infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience in the energy, utilities, or power generation sector; hands-on familiarity with renewable energy assets (wind, solar, BESS) or conventional generation (natural gas, nuclear) strongly preferred.
Proven track record of building IT functions from the ground up - establishing governance, teams, architecture, and tooling in a high-growth or greenfield environment.
Deep experience in SCADA/EMS systems, industrial control systems (ICS), and the unique IT/OT convergence challenges of operating generation assets.
Hands-on background in cybersecurity program development, including familiarity with NERC CIP compliance.

Qualifications And Skills

Strong analytical skills, creative problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Technical competencies in Enterprise IT Architecture, SCADA & OT, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Applications
Significant experience with data and analytics and risk compliance
Ability to multitask various projects effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to formulate and articulate viewpoints (written and verbal) in a clear, succinct manner
Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships across the organization
Driven, self-starter with a passion for excellence
Ability to travel
May require extended hours

Physical And Sensory Requirements

Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
Position is based in either Newtown, PA or Houston, TX.
Position requires some travel to other SkyVest and ArcLight offices, as well as to generation assets.