VP, AI-Driven Platforms, Data & Engineering

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Generous vacation

Retirement plan (TIAA/CREF)

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Education Development Center (EDC) is seeking a VP, Digital Platforms, Data & Engineering to own enterprise platforms, engineering capability, data architecture, and technology operations. This role drives AI-enabled, platform-driven modernization to improve staff productivity and data accessibility.

The position leads engineering, platforms, data, and operations teams, focusing on scalable, secure, and compliant systems that enable informed decision-making and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Data Science or related field with 12+ years of leadership experience.
• Master’s degree preferred with 10+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience leading enterprise platforms, engineering teams, or technology operations.
• Proven success modernizing business systems and operational processes.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and large-scale organizational change.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, data architecture, enterprise applications, and modern software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise platform strategy.
• Lead software engineering, architecture, and DevOps across the organization.
• Develop reusable technology capabilities that accelerate delivery.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with standards.
• Partner with program, operations, and business leaders to redesign workflows.

Skills

Tech leadership

Engineering leadership

Data governance

Cloud technologies

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Data Science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Education Development Center (EDC) is seeking a VP, Digital Platforms, Data & Engineering to own enterprise platforms, engineering capability, data architecture, and technology operations. This role drives AI-enabled, platform-driven modernization to improve staff productivity and data accessibility.

The position leads engineering, platforms, data, and operations teams, focusing on scalable, secure, and compliant systems that enable informed decision-making and organizational growth.