VP, Enterprise Data

Who We Are

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced, evolving publicly traded REIT that is pioneering a new industry with over 100,000 single-family rental homes and a market capitalization of over $16 billion. We are a team of more than 1,500 associates from all walks of life. We call different communities “home,” but our shared values bind us together. Invitation Homes is a place where possibility lives.

We are seeking a Vice President of Enterprise Data to lead and unify our Enterprise Data organization. This executive will oversee Product Strategy, Product Management and Product Ownership, Engineering and Architecture, bringing strategic vision, operational excellence, and strong leadership to a function central to how we acquire, operate, and grow our business. The VP will be responsible for aligning data strategy with business objectives, championing data governance across the enterprise, and ensuring our data platforms deliver measurable value to stakeholders at every level of the organization.

This leader will serve as the primary executive voice for Enterprise Data, communicating strategy, progress, and priorities to the C-suite and board-level audiences. They will build a high-performing team culture while driving the prioritization and delivery of data capabilities that support both real-time operations and long-term strategic planning.

Invitation Homes does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

WhatYou’llDo

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Report to the Head of Technology and provide executive leadership over the Enterprise Data organization, including Directors of Data Product and Data Engineering & Architecture
• Build and lead a high-performing organization of 30+ data professionals (onshore, nearshore, offshore) across product management, product ownership, and engineering
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and servant leadership; drive career development, succession planning, and talent acquisition to scale the organization
• Champion cross-functional collaboration between data teams, the broader Technology org, business stakeholders, and executive leadership

Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary executive liaison for the Enterprise Data team, communicating strategy, progress, risks, and outcomes to the HoT, CIO, CFO, and C-suite
• Develop board-ready materials, executive dashboards, and strategic updates that translate complex technology data initiatives into clear business impact
• Collaborate as part of the Technology Leadership Team with heads of Engineering, Product, ePMO, Security, Infrastructure, and Shared Services
• Build and maintain strong relationships with analytics, data science, and senior leaders across all business functions

Strategy & Prioritization

• Define and own the multi-year Enterprise Data team strategy aligned with the company’s 3-year strategic plan, annual priorities, and technology roadmap
• Lead portfolio-level prioritization across data product and engineering workstreams, balancing feature development, tech debt, modernization, compliance, and cost optimization
• Evaluate the data technology landscape and make strategic investment decisions on platforms, tools, and vendor partnerships

Data Governance & Compliance

• Establish an enterprise-wide data governance framework encompassing data quality, lineage, catalog, metadata, master data management, and access controls
• Partner with Internal Audit, Legal, Risk, and Security to ensure SOX compliance, data protection regulations (CCPA), and enterprise security standards
• Own technology data standards, policies, and SLAs; ensure appropriate controls and audit trails to support the company’s risk profile as a publicly traded REIT

Operational Excellence & Delivery

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of data products, platforms, and engineering solutions with high quality, on-time delivery, and measurable business outcomes
• Drive SDLC, CI/CD, change management, and release management best practices; ensure platform reliability, performance, and cost efficiency
• Manage the data technology budget, vendor relationships, and resource allocation to maximize ROI

Who We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• 15+ years progressive experience in data management, engineering, product management, and/or enterprise analytics
• 8+ years in senior leadership managing directors, senior managers, and large cross-functional teams (30+ people)
• Track record building and scaling enterprise data organizations in publicly traded companies with SOX compliance
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar technology budgets and vendor relationships
• Preferred: real estate, SFR, multifamily, finance, hospitality, or retail industry experience

Technical Knowledge

• Modern data platforms and architecture: Data Lakes, EDW, data modeling, ETL/ELT, and BI solutions
• Strong Snowflake experience (architecture, optimization, governance); hands‑on Tableau familiarity
• Data orchestration, observability, catalog, lineage, quality, and security tooling
• Data-as-Code practices, CI/CD for data pipelines, and modern SDLC methodologies
• Knowledge of CCPA, SOX, and applicable data protection regulations

Leadership & Skills

• Exceptional executive presence; ability to communicate complex data concepts to C-suite, board, and non-technical audiences
• Outcome-oriented servant leader with outstanding storytelling and the ability to translate technical strategy into business value
• Strong strategic thinker who balances long‑term vision with near‑term execution; proven ability to influence across a matrixed organization
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Certifications

• Formal training or certifications in data management, data science, analytics, or AI (e.g., Snowflake, Tableau, dbt)

Physical and Mental Demands

This position will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. The position may also require occasional lifting of supplies and materials, up to 20 pounds, in addition to reaching, stooping, standing, and walking. This position requires the ability to speak, listen, compare, compute, compile, copy, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, and communicate effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment

Standard office working environment that may be busy and noisy at times.

• In the office at least 3 days a week
• Occasional travel – up to 8 trips a year

Why Invitation Homes

We stand for flexibility, opportunity, and a home that people can make their own. It’s as true for our associates as it is for our residents. Just like we help our residents live freer, we liberate our associates’ careers, too. Our associates know that at Invitation Homes, goals matter, potential is unlocked, and careers thrive. Invitation Homes isn’t just a workplace, it is a possibility place. Invitation Homes offers the below to each new associate:

• Competitive pay and an annual bonus program for all associates
• Generous paid time off plans including vacation accrual, sick time, volunteer time, and standard and floating holidays
• 401k with matching company contributions
• Awesome work environment with casual dress
• Team events and gatherings
• Employee resource groups: Together with Women, Asian Alliance, Black Collective, Juntos, Gen Next, and Open Invitation.

Invitation Homes truly is where possibility lives, pour a new foundation here!

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is: $177,825.00 - $308,230.00, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain top talent, we’re pleased to offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Annual bonus program
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off plans include vacation accrual, sick time, standard holidays and floating holidays
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Awesome work environment with casual dress
• Team events and gatherings (Pre- and Post-Covid)

Invitation Homes is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and innovative environment with the best associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

To all recruitment agencies: Invitation Homes does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Invitation Homes employees. Invitation Homes is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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