Vice President, Data Strategy & Technology

Successful candidates must reside in the Omaha, NE area. The purpose of this position is to improve business and operating results by providing technology vision and leadership in the development and implementation of CQuence Health and its managed companies’ information technology initiatives. The Vice President , Data Strategy and Technology will lead CQuence Health and its managed companies in planning and implementing enterprise information systems to support both distributed and centralized business operations, achieve more effective and cost-beneficial enterprise-wide IT operations, and drive strategic growth through data, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.

As a member of the Executive Management team, performance includes demonstration of leadership, competence, collaboration, innovation, communication, and mentoring. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Technology Leadership
• Provide strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, implementation, and coordination of information and technology systems for CQuence.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year technology vision and roadmap aligned with the business objectives of CQuence.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Management team on technology-driven opportunities, risks, and investments.
• Support and participate in the Strategic Planning process, providing technology perspective and digital growth strategies.
• Evaluate new equipment, software, platforms, and emerging technologies continuously; recommend changes as appropriate and supervise their implementation.
• Meet with other members of the executive team to discuss issues and establish company policy. As an officer of the company, provide leadership and vision in service of fulfilling the company mission. Data Strategy & Artificial Intelligence
• Build and mature the enterprise data strategy including governance, architecture, quality standards, and organizational data ownership models.
• Lead the evaluation, deployment, and governance of AI and machine learning initiatives in production business contexts, including Generative AI strategy and responsible AI frameworks.
• Establish data analytics capabilities that move the organization from basic reporting to actionable insight extraction, enabling data-driven decision making across all business units.
• Develop and maintain AI risk management protocols, vendor evaluation criteria, and ethical AI use policies. Cybersecurity & Risk Management
• Own and direct the cybersecurity strategy, ensuring the organization maintains a strong security posture aligned with industry frameworks.
• Oversee risk assessment, incident response planning, and regulatory compliance across all technology operations.
• Oversee and evaluate system security and backup procedures; manage disaster recovery planning and business continuity to protect organizational assets and ensure operational resilience.
• Lead cybersecurity awareness training and foster a culture of security consciousness throughout the organization. IT Operations & Infrastructure
• Provide employees with quality, consistently available computer service, support, training, and maintenance of all computer systems used throughout CQuence Health and its managed companies.
• Oversee the procurement, installation, and maintenance of all computer and communication hardware, software, networking, cloud platforms, and all other products and supplies necessary to keep systems operational.
• Oversee implementations, enhancements, and upgrades to software, hardware, network, and telecom systems.
• Act as liaison between hardware and software suppliers and corporate management for informational updates and problem resolution.
• Maintain and enforce written policies and procedures regarding all computer operations related to IT and throughout CQuence Health and its managed companies.
• Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations to optimize technology investments and ensure performance accountability. Strategic Guidance & Portfolio Company Advisory
• Serve as a trusted executive advisor and consultant to…