[Remote] Vice President - Data & AI Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VDart is a global IT staffing and digital solutions provider seeking a Vice President of Data & AI Engineering to lead enterprise data strategy and AI data platforms. This role involves overseeing the design and delivery of modern data architectures, driving AI-ready data foundations, and partnering with leadership to enhance client transformation and revenue growth.Responsibilities5+ years in data engineering, data architecture, analytics, or AI-related leadership rolesExperience with cloud data platforms including Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, AWS, or Google CloudExperience with enterprise data governance programsExperience supporting AI and machine learning initiativesExperience leading multi-million-dollar transformation programsConsulting or professional services leadership experience preferredExperience building reusable frameworks, accelerators, and intellectual propertyEnterprise Data StrategyEstablish best practice forData platforms and modernizationData governanceMaster data managementMetadata and catalogingData quality and observabilityData security and complianceData products and domain ownershipSemantic layers and business contextDevelop reusable frameworks and methodologies that can be applied across clients and industriesOwn the data capabilities that enable successful AI adoptionLead initiatives involving:AI-ready data estatesEnterprise knowledge architecturesRetrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)Vector databases and semantic searchAgentic data access patternsData contracts and governanceEnterprise memory systemsKnowledge graphs and semantic modelsData lineage and traceabilityServe as executive sponsor and technical leader for strategic client engagementsProvide leadership across:Data modernization programsCloud data platform initiativesData governance transformationsAI readiness assessmentsData operating model transformationsData strategy and architecture engagementsEnterprise AI platform implementationsPartner with delivery teams to ensure quality, consistency, and successful outcomesWork closely with the AI Office and vertical leadership teams to develop market-facing data and AI offeringsSupport:Executive workshopsAI readiness assessmentsData estate modernization offeringsData governance servicesAI platform implementationsThought leadership contentIndustry speaking engagementsSales pursuits and solutioningAct as a senior executive presence in client conversations and strategic opportunitiesBuild and scale Data & AI Engineering practiceResponsibilities include:Talent acquisition and developmentTechnical mentorshipCapability planningDelivery standardsReusable accelerators and IPPartnership developmentTraining and certification programsCreate a world-class team capable of supporting enterprise-scale data and AI transformationsPartner with the AI Office to modernize own data capabilitiesDrive initiatives related to:Internal data platformsEnterprise reporting and analyticsAI governance and monitoringData stewardshipAI observabilityData quality automationKnowledge managementAI-ready operating modelsHelp establish as a living example of the capabilities we bring to clientsSuccessful candidates will demonstrate:Executive-level communication skillsDeep expertise in modern data platformsStrong understanding of AI and generative AI architecturesExperience leading large-scale transformation programsAbility to connect technical decisions to business outcomesStrong client-facing consulting experienceTrack record of building and scaling teamsAbility to operate in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environmentThis leader will be measured on:Growth of Data & AI Engineering revenueClient satisfaction and delivery outcomesExpansion of data capabilitiesDevelopment of reusable IP and acceleratorsTeam growth and talent developmentAI readiness and modernization outcomes delivered to clientsContribution to AI strategy and market positioningSkills5+ years in data engineering, data architecture, analytics, or AI-related leadership rolesExperience with cloud data platforms including Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, AWS, or Google CloudExperience with enterprise data governance programsExperience supporting AI and machine learning initiativesExperience leading multi-million-dollar transformation programsExperience building reusable frameworks, accelerators, and intellectual propertyEnterprise Data StrategyExecutive-level communication skillsDeep expertise in modern data platformsStrong understanding of AI and generative AI architecturesExperience leading large-scale transformation programsAbility to connect technical decisions to business outcomesStrong client-facing consulting experienceTrack record of building and scaling teamsAbility to operate in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environmentConsulting or professional services leadership experience preferredCompany OverviewVDart specializes in providing IT staffing solutions. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.vdart.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipVDart has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 16 in 2022, 13 in 2021, 12 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.