VP, Data Engineering (Remote)

Vice President, Data Engineering

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Position Summary

The Vice President of Data Engineering is a senior technology executive accountable for building, operating, and evolving the enterprise data ecosystem. This leader ensures that modern data platforms, pipelines, and architectures are delivered securely, reliably, and cost-efficientlyenabling analytics, governance, and AI / ML across the enterprise. The VP of Data Engineering combines technical fluency with executive leadership, shaping the company's data strategy while driving excellence in engineering execution. The role balances strategic vision, business partnership, and people development to ensure that data becomes a scalable, trusted, and high-value corporate asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Data Engineering & Platform Leadership

Define and deliver the enterprise data engineering strategy, aligned with business priorities and digital transformation initiatives.

Partner with governance and stewardship functions to ensure platforms enforce data quality, lineage, and compliance.

Serve as a trusted partner to business executives, ensuring data engineering investments translate into measurable outcomes : efficiency, growth, risk reduction, and innovation.

Lead and inspire a global team of data engineers, architects, and platform specialists, encouraging a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Qualifications

15+ years of progressive leadership in data engineering, integration, or platform delivery, with 7+ years in senior director or executive roles. Proven track record delivering and scaling enterprise data platforms in global, cloud-native environments. Demonstrated expertise in building data pipelines, real-time / streaming architectures, and large-scale integration frameworks. Strong grounding in data governance, master / reference data, and regulatory compliance in complex industries. Outstanding leadership skills with a history of developing high-performing, distributed engineering teams. Ability to influence and collaborate with C-suite leaders, translating technical capabilities into business impact.

Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy. The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range. $0.00 - $0.00 USD

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

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