
AVP, Solutions Data Architecture
Vizient, Irving, TX, United States
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The AVP, Engineering Group Lead is the senior technical leader for a domain cluster, ensuring engineering excellence, delivery capability, and consistent execution across multiple teams. The role develops the Engineering Manager (EM) layer through regular coaching and performance management while translating product and enterprise strategy into executable technical plans. This leader oversees complex, cross-team initiatives, sets standards and best practices, and serves as the primary escalation and coordination point with architecture, product, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
Role Responsibilities:
Engineering Manager Development & Leadership
Weekly 1:1s with Engineering Managers
EM coaching on technical leadership and people management
Performance management and career development for EMs
Recruiting and developing management talent
Team health assessment and organizational design
Strategic Technical Planning & Coordination
Cross-team technical architecture and dependency management (with architecture)
Quarterly technical roadmap alignment within domain cluster
Technical risk assessment and mitigation planning
Standards and best practices across teams
Complex technical problem escalation and resolution
Delivery Oversight & Accountability
Quarterly delivery review and goal setting
Cross-team coordination for complex initiatives
Resource allocation and priority discussions with EMs
Escalation point for delivery risks and impediments
Stakeholder communication on delivery status
Organizational & Cross-Domain Interface
VP review meetings and organizational initiatives
Cross-domain collaboration and knowledge sharing
Process improvement and scaling decisions
Interface with business unit stakeholders (alongside product)
Requirements:
* Proven ability to lead multiple cross-functional teams toward aligned delivery outcomes
* Strong understanding of modern software delivery practices including cloud-native architecture, CI/CD, observability, and DevOps
* Demonstrated success operating in a matrixed environment and aligning technical decisions with strategic goals
* Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare
* Background supporting or leading infrastructure/platform engineering or shared services teams
* Familiarity with hybrid and distributed team models
Estimated Hiring Range:
At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $156,500.00 to $290,100.00.
This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.
This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.