Executive AVP: Data Architecture & Delivery

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

Job summary

Vizient in Edina, MN is seeking an AVP of Solutions/Data Architecture and Delivery to lead enterprise data architecture and the delivery of data platforms, analytics solutions, and integrations for members and internal operations.

The role balances long-term architectural stewardship with disciplined execution, focusing on stable platforms, trusted data, and predictable delivery in a healthcare analytics context.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in data architecture, solution architecture, or enterprise technology delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership of large-scale data or analytics initiatives.
• Strong understanding of modern data platforms, integration patterns, and cloud architectures.
• Proven ability to lead through both influence and formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern Vizient’s enterprise data and solution architecture standards, principles, and roadmaps.
• Own delivery outcomes for Vizient’s data platforms, analytics solutions, and system integrations.
• Establish and enforce disciplined delivery practices, including planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and quality controls.
• Partner with product, analytics, and business leaders to translate requirements into scalable, supportable data solutions.
• Ensure platforms support both operational and analytical use cases.

Skills

Leadership

Data architecture

Delivery leadership

Cloud architectures

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred

Master’s degree desired

Job description

Vizient in Edina, MN is seeking an AVP of Solutions/Data Architecture and Delivery to lead enterprise data architecture and the delivery of data platforms, analytics solutions, and integrations for members and internal operations.

The role balances long-term architectural stewardship with disciplined execution, focusing on stable platforms, trusted data, and predictable delivery in a healthcare analytics context.