Head of Engineering: Data Architecture & Delivery

Vizient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 157,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient is seeking an AVP, Engineering Group Lead to guide a domain cluster with a focus on engineering excellence, delivery capability, and cross-team execution. You will develop the Engineering Manager layer through coaching, performance management, and talent development while translating product strategy into actionable technical plans for secure, scalable solutions.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, coordinating architecture, roadmaps, risk management, and standards across

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 technical roadmap alignment within domain cluster
• Technical risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Standards and best practices across teams
• Complex technical problem escalation and resolution
• 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
• VP review meetings and organizational initiatives
• Cross-domain collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Process improvement and scaling decisionsInterface with business unit stakeholders (alongside product)

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Cloud-native architecture

CI/CD

DevOps

Matrixed environment

Healthcare experience

Job description

Vizient is seeking an AVP, Engineering Group Lead to guide a domain cluster with a focus on engineering excellence, delivery capability, and cross-team execution. You will develop the Engineering Manager layer through coaching, performance management, and talent development while translating product strategy into actionable technical plans for secure, scalable solutions.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, coordinating architecture, roadmaps, risk management, and standards across