Vice President, IT Data, Analytics, & Innovation

Role Description

The Vice President, IT Data, Analytics, AI & Innovation is a strategic technology leader responsible for defining and executing Rimini Street's enterprise strategy for data, analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, and innovation. This executive will drive business growth, operational efficiency, and productivity through the effective use of data, AI, and emerging technologies.

• Lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for Data, Analytics, AI, Automation, and Innovation across the enterprise.
• Establish enterprise data governance, architecture, engineering, analytics, and business intelligence capabilities that enable data-driven decision-making.
• Lead AI strategy, governance, adoption, and value realization, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, Microsoft Copilot, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Automation.
• Identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value AI and automation use cases that improve productivity, operational efficiency, customer experience, and business performance.
• Evaluate and scale emerging technologies and innovation initiatives that support digital transformation and competitive advantage.
• Partner with leaders across Architecture, Application Development, Infrastructure, IT Operations, and Cybersecurity to ensure alignment with enterprise technology strategies and modernization efforts.
• Build and lead high-performing teams while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology-enabled business transformation and investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, governance, regulatory, and responsible AI requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
• Proven leadership across Data & Analytics, AI, Enterprise Architecture, Application Development, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and IT Operations.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale transformation, modernization, and innovation initiatives.
• Proven delivery experience executing complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through implementation and adoption.
• Experience building and scaling high-performing technology organizations.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, enterprise applications, software development, cybersecurity, and modern data architectures.
• Experience communicating with executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders.

Requirements

• Commercial Acumen: Understands how technology investments drive growth, profitability, efficiency, and business value.
• Bias for Action: Operates with urgency, accountability, and a strong focus on execution and results.
• Critical Thinking: Solves complex business and technology challenges through analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Strategic Leadership: Aligns technology investments, AI initiatives, and innovation programs to business priorities and future growth.
• Executive Presence: Influences stakeholders at all levels and communicates complex concepts in clear business terms.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Experience with many of the following technologies is preferred:
• Microsoft Copilot and AI ecosystem
• Azure AI Services and OpenAI technologies
• Generative AI and Agentic AI platforms
• Snowflake
• Microsoft Fabric
• Power BI
• Qlik
• Python and SQL
• Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) program
• Generous Paid time off (PTO)