VP, Enterprise Data Services

We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands.

The Vice President of Enterprise Data Services will lead the Data Product Implementation Office (DPIO) and provide enterprise oversight for the Data Science function. The role is accountable for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of data products across the organization; standardizing data definitions, data quality, and governance; capturing platform and capability requirements; and driving prioritization, resource allocation, and measurable value realization.

Lead the Data Product Implementation Office, setting the vision and strategy for data product implementation. Develop and maintain a data product roadmap that aligns with the organization's strategic goals. Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize data product initiatives based on business value and impact.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external partners. Facilitate design workshops and working sessions to gather requirements and define project scope. Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance. Oversee data quality initiatives and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and implement data governance frameworks and standards.

Provide strategic and operational oversight for the Data Science team, including demand intake, prioritization, staffing, and performance management. Partner with Data Engineering, IT, and platform teams to enable MLOps capabilities—deployment, CI/CD, observability, retraining, and incident response—and ensure solutions are production‑ready.

Lead and mentor a team of data professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Provide guidance and support to team members, helping them develop their skills and achieve their career goals.

Oversee the design and implementation of a comprehensive data literacy program. Develop training materials, workshops, and resources to improve data literacy and analytical skills across the organization.

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field;
Master's degree preferred. Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification is a plus. Experience with data governance frameworks, master data management, and data quality best practices.

Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading data literacy programs. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data concepts to non‑technical audiences. Proven experience in data product management, data governance, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in data and analytics, with a proven track record translating data insights into business strategies. Familiarity with agile methodologies, design thinking, SQL, Python, R, Snowflake, Oracle, Informatica, Talend, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, and Databricks.

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life and accident coverage, disability, paid time off, parental leave, holidays, 401(k) with employer match, legal and identity theft protection, voluntary income protection, wellness program, and Employee Assistance Program.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodation for the recruiting process. More company information is available through the company's website.