VP Data Architecture & Infrastructure

Job description

**A Day in the Life:**

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Vice President, Data Architecture & Infrastructure to lead the design, modernization, and governance of the company’s enterprise data ecosystem.

This role is responsible for defining and implementing a scalable, secure, and high-performance data architecture that enables analytics, machine learning, and business operations across the organization.

The VP will work in close partnership with the VP of Applied Data & Analytics to ensure that the company’s data platform is optimized for both operational resilience and analytical consumption.

This position will play a critical leadership role in evolving our cloud data environment, governing enterprise data assets, and enabling a unified and trusted data foundation.

The salary range for this position begins at $300,000.

**What You’ll Do:**

Enterprise Data Architecture

+ Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture strategy, including standards, principles, and roadmaps.
+ Lead the development and integration of data models, data domains, and metadata frameworks across core business systems.
+ Own the logical and physical architecture of enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, and real-time data systems.

Data Platform Engineering

+ Oversee design, development, maintenance, and cost-governance of data infrastructure components (e.g., pipelines, orchestration frameworks, APIs).
+ Lead platform modernization efforts including migration to cloud-native and scalable data platforms (Databricks/AWS).
+ Ensure infrastructure supports low-latency, high-throughput, and high-availability data access that meets the needs of business use-cases.

Data Governance & Quality

+ Build systems and processes for data lineage, cataloging, access controls, and auditability.
+ Establish scalable data quality standards, monitoring, and stewardship programs.
+ Partner with legal, compliance, and data leaders to define and enforce data governance, data privacy, and regulatory frameworks.

Collaboration & Integration

+ Collaborate closely with the VP of Applied Data & Analytics to align data architecture with business use cases and analytical demands.
+ Partner with IT, security, and application teams to ensure tight integration between operational and analytical environments.
+ Support cross-functional initiatives that depend on high-quality, real-time, and trusted data.

Team Leadership & Strategy

+ Build and lead a high-performing team of data architects, platform engineers, DevOps professionals, and infrastructure leaders.
+ Drive technical innovation and adopt best-in-class tools, practices, and cloud technologies.
+ Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and roadmap delivery aligned with enterprise data strategy.

**What We’re Looking For:**

+ 15+ years’ experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Infrastructure; 5+ years in a senior leadership role
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field, required; Master’s Degree, preferred
+ Deep expertise in modern data architecture concepts including cloud-native data warehousing, data lakes, event streaming, and real-time processing.
+ Hands-on experience with technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, Kafka, DBT, Airflow, Azure/AWS/GCP, and CI/CD pipelines.
+ Proven ability to lead enterprise data strategy and platform transformation initiatives at scale.
+ Strong understanding of data governance, data privacy, and compliance frameworks.
+ Experience in highly-regulated or complex environments (e.g., financial services, transportation, healthcare, or mobility), preferred.
+ Familiarity with hybrid data architectures spanning cloud and on-premise systems, preferred.
+ Exposure to data mesh, data fabric, or domain-driven data ownership model, preferred.
+ Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions and locations
+ Ability to influence
+ Flexible and adaptable; ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Results driven, ability to make decisions and help solve problems
+ Ability to build and lead a diverse, high-performing, results-oriented, and highly-engaged team.
+ Ability to drive process and organizational change.
+ Ability to motivate teams and keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
+ Ability to work under minimal supervision with a goal-oriented mindset.
+ Ability to see the big picture and leverage critical thinking and decision-making skills.
+ Excellent organization, time management, delegation, and prioritization skills.
+ Courageous leadership and accountability.

**What You’ll Get:**

+ Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental
+ Paid Time Off
+ Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
+ Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
+ Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
+ Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
+ Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
+ Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
+ Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.


**US EEO STATEMENT**
At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion.

We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities.

The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.

Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.

EOE, including disability/veteran

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