VP of Data Analytics Engineering & Governance

Slide Insurance • Tampa, FL

22h

About The Position

Slide Insurance is seeking a VP of Data Analytics Engineering & Governance to lead the enterprise data strategy and execution. This role involves defining and implementing a multi-year data strategy aligned with corporate goals, overseeing the design and operation of cloud-native data platforms, and establishing robust data governance frameworks. The VP will ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with public company requirements, including SOX controls and regulatory reporting. This position requires strong leadership in building and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and partnering with executive leadership to drive data-driven decision-making across all business functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, analytics platforms, or data architecture.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience operating within a publicly traded company, with strong knowledge of SOX, financial reporting controls, and audit requirements.
• Experience supporting enterprise data platforms used for financial, regulatory, or statutory reporting.
• P&C insurance experience required, including familiarity with policy, claims, and financial data domains.
• Strong understanding of insurance operations, data domains, and regulatory environments.
• Proven leadership of enterprise-scale cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, Databricks, or similar).
• Experience integrating core insurance systems (e.g., Duck Creek, Guidewire, or equivalent platforms).
• Deep knowledge of data governance practices, including data quality, lineage, and access management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and operational discipline.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Ability to lead through complexity, balance speed with risk management, and drive organizational change.
• Proficient in MSO/365 applications such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year enterprise data strategy aligned to corporate growth, profitability, and risk management priorities.
• Partner with executive leadership to enable data-driven decision-making across underwriting, actuarial, finance, and operations.
• Serve as the senior authority on data architecture, governance, and platform investments.
• Oversee the design, build, and operation of scalable, cloud-native data platforms and pipelines supporting enterprise analytics and reporting.
• Ensure integration of core insurance systems (e.g., policy, billing, claims) into a unified and governed data ecosystem.
• Establish standards for modern engineering practices, including automation, CI/CD, and data reliability.
• Lead enterprise data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, lineage, integrity, and appropriate use of data assets.
• Ensure compliance with public company requirements, including SOX controls, statutory reporting, and audit readiness.
• Define and enforce data security standards, including access controls and protection of sensitive and regulated data.
• Implement data observability and quality monitoring to proactively identify and resolve data issues.
• Drive efficient use of cloud resources, aligning platform performance with budget and cost management expectations.
• Establish service levels and operational metrics to ensure reliability of data platforms supporting business and financial processes.
• Advise senior leadership on data-related risks, opportunities, and investment priorities.
• Support internal and external audit activities related to data platforms, controls, and governance practices.
• Communicate performance, risks, and progress against strategic objectives to executive stakeholders.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing data engineering and governance teams.
• Provide leadership to employees and regularly conduct effective and timely structured Progress & Growth conversations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable benefits package to cover all aspects of health...Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social and Professional.
• A Lifestyle Spending Account is set up for each Slider and Slide contributes to it monthly for use on any benefit that individually suits you - Health Your Way!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive