Vice President Technology, Enterprise Architecture & Enterprise Data

Establish scalable and secure data ecosystems supporting operational, analytical, AI, and reporting requirements. Ensure data platforms support current and emerging business capabilities. Establish and lead a portfolio of enterprise data products that create measurable business value. Develop capabilities that enable self-service analytics, operational intelligence, customer insights, and advanced analytics. Establish standards and governance for APIs, event-driven architecture, data integration, and application connectivity. Ensure scalable, resilient, and secure integration services across the technology landscape. Provide executive leadership for foundational enterprise platforms supporting critical business operations. Ensure enterprise platforms deliver reliability, performance, security, and business value. Establish enterprise-wide master data management strategies, governance processes, and stewardship models. Ensure regulatory, compliance, privacy, and risk requirements are incorporated into data governance practices. Establish target-state architectures that support business growth, acquisitions, modernization, and innovation. Guide application, data, infrastructure, integration, and cloud architecture decisions across the enterprise. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology, data, and architecture strategy. Translate business objectives into actionable technology and data roadmaps. Influence enterprise investment decisions through technology assessments and strategic planning. Build strong partnerships across business functions, technology teams, and external partners. Build and develop high-performing architecture, engineering, platform, and data organizations. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development efforts. Attract, retain, and mentor top technology and data talent. Expert knowledge of system development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies (e.g., waterfall, spiral, SAFe, Agile, rapid prototyping, DevOps, etc.) Proven mastery of Enterprise Architecture domains spanning SaaS, cloud infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS), service-oriented architecture, API integration, microservices, automation frameworks, and data analytics platforms Ability to simplify complex technical topics and drive a culture of enablement and help accelerate the business and IT agenda while driving effectiveness and efficiencies across the organization Expert knowledge of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, and risk management Deep knowledge of basic graphical modeling approaches, tools, and model repositories. Expert skills in maintaining collaborative relationships, influence leadership, executive communication which reaches the intended audience Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead cross-functional teams, with the proven ability to communicate with and work across diverse stakeholders, including those in an outsourced environment Proven ability to analyze and translate future-state business capabilities and requirements into information architecture requirements Proven ability to support development of teammates by sharing knowledge and experience Master's or Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, System Analysis, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and work experience 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including significant responsibility for enterprise architecture, data management, engineering, or platform organizations. Typically, 10+ years of experience in IT and business/industry including strategic and operations planning Typically, 10+ years of experience in at least three disciplines, such as business, information, solution, or technical architecture, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management, or operations Experience in working in multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments. Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise technology and data strategies. Experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation, modernization, and platform initiatives. Proven track record partnering with executive leadership and influencing enterprise-level decisions. Experience building and scaling high-performing technology organizations. Native-level proficiency/fluent in English Experience in DevOps and Agile technology environments Executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels. Strategic thinker capable of translating business priorities into actionable technology roadmaps. Strong business acumen and financial management capabilities. Proven ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and organizational change. Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to balance innovation, risk management, operational excellence, and business outcomes. Enterprise architecture frameworks and operating models. Data strategy, data platforms, analytics, and data product management. Master data management and enterprise data governance. Cloud platforms and modern infrastructure architectures. API management, integration platforms, and event-driven architectures. Digital transformation and application modernization. Platform engineering, DevSecOps, and engineering best practices. Cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and technology governance. AI, analytics, and emerging technology trends.