Vice President, Data

NU Advisory Partners has been retained to lead the search for a Vice President, Data for a scaled, technology-enabled business undergoing significant data modernization and platform transformation. This leader will define and execute the company’s enterprise data strategy, with a strong focus on data engineering, platform architecture, system integrations, and data consolidation across a complex environment. The role requires a hands-on technical leader who can build scalable data infrastructure, improve data reliability and governance, and modernize how data flows across the organization to support long-term growth and operational efficiency.

About NU Advisory Partners

NU Advisory Partners is an AI-native executive search and advisory firm specializing in senior executive, operating, and board roles, with deep expertise in private capital-backed environments.

We’re breaking the mold in an industry that hasn’t changed in decades, pairing a top-tier team with tech, data, and AI to make search smarter, faster, and built for how businesses move today. The result? A better experience for clients, candidates, and ourselves. With 2,000+ searches and deep industry expertise, we deliver high-touch service and leadership talent that drives long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

Data Strategy & Governance

• Define and execute an enterprise-wide data strategy aligned with business priorities and operational growth
• Establish data governance practices including ownership, definitions, quality standards, and access controls
• Build a scalable foundation that improves consistency, visibility, and trust across enterprise data

Data Infrastructure & Analytics

• Partner with technology teams to improve data architecture, integrations, and accessibility across systems
• Evaluate and implement modern analytics and reporting capabilities that improve business visibility and decision-making
• Strengthen reporting frameworks and operational analytics across multiple functions

Business Partnership & Operational Impact

• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Product, Operations, and Technology teams to deliver scalable data solutions
• Translate business needs into actionable analytics initiatives with measurable impact
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and operational performance through better use of data

AI & Advanced Analytics

• Support practical applications of advanced analytics and AI across the organization
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate and implement high-value use cases
• Ensure data infrastructure can support evolving analytics and automation capabilities

Team Leadership & Capability Build

• Build and scale a high-performing data and analytics function
• Align existing resources and establish clear ownership, accountability, and operating cadence
• Create a culture of practical problem-solving, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience in data engineering & analytics, or related leadership roles within technology-enabled or digital businesses
• Proven experience building or scaling data capabilities in evolving or mid-sized organizations
• Strong understanding of data architecture, pipelines, governance, and modern analytics environments
• Experience implementing scalable data governance practices and improving data quality across organizations
• Track record partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Product, Operations, and Technology teams
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, high-impact data solutions
• Familiarity with advanced analytics and AI-enabled use cases
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex data concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience operating in private capital-backed or similarly performance-driven environments is a plus
• Hands-on, low-ego operator comfortable balancing strategic leadership with execution

How to Apply:

• Submit your resume.
• Our team will review your application.
• If your experience aligns with the role, we’ll reach out to discuss the opportunity further.
• Even if this role isn’t the perfect match, we’ll add you to our talent network for future opportunities.

At NU Advisory Partners, we’re committed to identifying and placing exceptional leaders in roles where they can drive meaningful impact. If your background aligns with this opportunity, we invite you to apply.