Job Title: Director of Information Technology (IT)
Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Work Location: Denver, CO & Centennial, CO
Employee Type: Full-time
Pay Type: Salaried
FLSA: Exempt
Supervisor Position: Yes
Application Deadline: March 13, 2026 at 12:00am
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CLIMB WITH US. Denver Summit FC is Colorado’s professional women’s soccer club, proudly holding the distinction of being the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) 16th franchise. Our unwavering mission is to cultivate the preeminent professional soccer club globally, achieved through deep and meaningful engagement with Denver’s dynamic and multifaceted communities. The Denver Summit FC team, set to begin play in the 2026 season, is comprised of a robust and dedicated ownership group led by Rob Cohen, alongside a collective of impassioned local and national investors. This blend of local roots and broad support underscores our dedication to both Colorado and the wider soccer community.
Position Summary
The Director of Information Technology serves as the senior technology leader for Denver Summit FC, responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and ongoing operation of all stadium, performance center, and enterprise technology systems.
This role ensures technology infrastructure supports world-class matchday operations, elite player performance, and exceptional fan engagement, while maintaining enterprise-grade cybersecurity, governance, and scalability aligned with club and league objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Stadium & Venue Technology Leadership
- Lead the design, implementation, commissioning, and lifecycle management of all stadium and performance center technology systems, including structured cabling, network infrastructure (MDF/IDF), broadcast integration, IPTV, digital signage, ribbon/fascia boards, POS, ticketing systems, and control environments.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive venue technology roadmap from construction through opening and ongoing operations.
- Oversee testing, training, and system turnover prior to venue launches.
- Provide onsite executive technology leadership and escalation support during events.
- Ensure all systems support matchday operations, broadcast requirements, media needs, and fan experience platforms.
- Monitor and test system performance both on event days and non-event days.
Enterprise IT & Corporate Systems
- Develop and execute a long-term enterprise IT-technology strategy aligned with club business objectives, ensuring scalability beyond initial venue launch.
- Oversee day-to-day corporate IT operations including end-user support, collaboration platforms, device management, SaaS administration, and service delivery standards.
- Partner with Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Business Intelligence to support mobile app integrations, digital fan engagement platforms, CRM, ticketing, and data analytics platforms.
- Lead integration efforts across CRM, ticketing, marketing platforms, mobile app ecosystems, data analytics, and business intelligence systems.
- Translate operational and sporting department requirements into scalable, secure technology solutions.
- Build, mentor, and manage an internal IT team, establishing service standards, policies, operating procedures, and professional development plans.
Cybersecurity & Governance
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity program including risk assessment, identity and access management, incident response planning, and third-party risk oversight.
- Develop disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity plans to ensure operational resilience for both matchday and business-critical systems.
- Ensure compliance with NWSL league standards, data privacy regulations, and organizational security policies.
- Create and enforce IT governance processes including procurement review, lifecycle management, change control, and technology standards.
IT Vendor & Budget Management
- Manage enterprise IT-software, including vendor selection, contract management, renewals, and performance evaluation.
- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for all IT systems and staffing.
- Oversee contract lifecycle management, renewals, and performance evaluation.
League & External Partnerships
- Represent the Club in league-wide technology initiatives and shared platform coordination.
- Ensure compliance with League technology standards, data privacy regulations, and established organizational security policies.
- Ensure alignment with National Women’s Soccer League standards and emerging league innovations.
This description is a summary only and highlights the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change based on business needs. The Company reserves the right to add or remove duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Qualifications
Minimum
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
- 5+ years leading multi-site infrastructure, venue technology, or live event technology environments.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing cybersecurity frameworks and enterprise IT governance.
- Experience managing capital budgets and vendor negotiations.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred
- Experience in professional sports, entertainment venues, or large public assembly environments.
- ITIL SL, ITIL MP, or similar professional certifications
- CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or similar cybersecurity and risk management certifications
- Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to maintain positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
- Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments
- Ability to choose the appropriate providers, subs, and vendors to ensure proper bandwidth of our infrastructure, systems, network configuration (VLAN, SSID, PPSK, etc.
- Experience with network configuration (VLAN, SSID, PPSK, etc.)
- Ensure IT roadmap, redundancy, and building are all compatible with each other
- Ability to innovate and create new processes from scratch
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Typical Office Conditions
- Lift up to 15 - 40 pounds (e.g., equipment, servers)
- Ability to travel between locations within the Denver metro area
Compensation
- Base salary range $120,000 - $135,000 per annum
- Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
Benefits Include
- 15 Paid Company Holidays
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) match
Equal Employment Opportunity
Denver Summit FC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
