VP, Data Analytics & AI Strategy

Kforce Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc in Kansas City, MO is seeking a VP of Data Analytics and AI to define and execute the enterprise data, analytics, and AI strategy. This leader will build and lead the data function, modernize platforms, and establish governance and responsible AI practices aligned to business goals.

The role requires 15+ years in data/analytics leadership and a proven track record delivering large-scale initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of data/analytics leadership with enterprise experience.
• Deep expertise in governance, analytics, data management, modern data platforms, and architecture.
• Proven success delivering large-scale data, analytics, and AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise data, analytics, and AI roadmap and investment plans.
• Assess organizational readiness and forecast data, infrastructure, and resource needs.
• Partner with executive and product leaders to prioritize initiatives and enable digital products.
• Establish enterprise data governance, ownership, stewardship, security, privacy, and responsible AI practices.
• Lead the lifecycle of data, analytics, and AI products from prioritization through ongoing enhancement.
• Define KPIs to measure business impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Expand self-service analytics and data literacy to support data-driven decisions.
• Lead AI and ML solutions that automate processes and improve outcomes.
• Guide data architecture, engineering, integration, storage, and platform modernization.
• Standardize data domains and integration patterns to improve quality and scalability.
• Build and lead teams across governance, data management, architecture, engineering, analytics, AI, and platform operations.
• Develop talent, career paths, performance standards, and training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

AI/ML

Job description

Kforce Inc in Kansas City, MO is seeking a VP of Data Analytics and AI to define and execute the enterprise data, analytics, and AI strategy. This leader will build and lead the data function, modernize platforms, and establish governance and responsible AI practices aligned to business goals.

The role requires 15+ years in data/analytics leadership and a proven track record delivering large-scale initiatives.