AVP, Data Architecture & Engineering Leader

Vizient; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 157,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient is seeking an AVP, Engineering Group Lead to serve as the senior technical leader for a domain cluster, guiding delivery, architecture, and standards. You will develop the Engineering Manager layer through coaching, performance management, and talent development while translating product strategy into executable technical plans.

This role requires cross-team coordination, experience with cloud-native architectures, CI/CD, observability, and a track record in regulated industries such as

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead multiple cross-functional teams toward aligned delivery outcomes.
• Strong understanding of modern software delivery practices including cloud-native architecture, CI/CD, observability, and DevOps.
• Demonstrated success operating in a matrixed environment and aligning technical decisions with strategic goals.
• Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare.
• Background supporting or leading infrastructure/platform engineering or shared services teams.
• Familiarity with hybrid and distributed team models.

Responsibilities

• Weekly 1:1s with Engineering Managers.
• EM coaching on technical leadership and people management.
• Performance management and career development for EMs.
• Recruiting and developing management talent.
• Team health assessment and organizational design.
• Cross-team technical architecture and dependency management (with architecture).
• Quarterly delivery review and goal setting.
• Cross-team coordination for complex initiatives.
• Resource allocation and priority discussions with EMs.
• Escalation point for delivery risks and impediments.
• Stakeholder communication on delivery status.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Cloud-native architecture

CI/CD

Observability

DevOps

Matrixed environment

Job description

Vizient is seeking an AVP, Engineering Group Lead to serve as the senior technical leader for a domain cluster, guiding delivery, architecture, and standards. You will develop the Engineering Manager layer through coaching, performance management, and talent development while translating product strategy into executable technical plans.

This role requires cross-team coordination, experience with cloud-native architectures, CI/CD, observability, and a track record in regulated industries such as