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Vice President, Data Analytics & AI
Cary HQ, NC
Live, first seen by us 34 days ago- Pay
- Pay not listedSimilar roles state $154K–$226K
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PPO with low annual deductible and copays. HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center). Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There’s a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
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Before you apply
- Work authorization
- Must already have the right to work in the US
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status
What you’ll work on
Full postingDefine and execute the multi-year enterprise data, analytics and AI roadmap
Build the new function's operating model, structure and leadership team
Set up governance and investment processes with clear ownership and decision rights
Lead global teams across engineering, architecture, governance, data science and analytics
Partner with C-suite and business executives to turn strategy into enterprise capabilities
From the employer’s posting
Define and execute the enterprise data, analytics and AI strategy and multi-year roadmap
Build the Data, Analytics and AI organization, including its charter, operating model, organizational structure, leadership team
Establish transparent governance and investment processes that clarify ownership, priorities, standards, decision rights and accountability
Build, develop and lead high-performing global teams across engineering, architecture, governance, data science, analytics and operations
Partner with the C-suite, technology leaders and business executives to identify high-value opportunities
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, data science, business analytics or related field.
- Experience establishing data governance, improving data quality and driving adoption of trusted data across the business.
- Experience building and leading global, high-performing teams and balancing long-term strategy with hands-on execution.
- Experience serving as the senior-most data, analytics or AI leader within a large or complex organization.
- Experience modernizing multi-platform data environments and simplifying legacy data ecosystems.
- Deep expertise in enterprise data architecture, platforms, governance and advanced data-management practices.
Qualification wording
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, data science, business analytics or related field.
Experience establishing data governance, improving data quality and driving adoption of trusted data across the business.
Experience building and leading global, high-performing teams and balancing long-term strategy with hands-on execution.
Experience serving as the senior-most data, analytics or AI leader within a large or complex organization.
Experience modernizing multi-platform data environments and simplifying legacy data ecosystems.
Deep expertise in enterprise data architecture, platforms, governance and advanced data-management practices.
Education & alternatives
Required qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, data science, business analytics or related field. - Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in data and analytics, including ownership and delivery of enterprise data strategy.
Posting record
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- Oct 6, 202634 days ago
- Recorded sightings
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- Last seen by us
- Nov 9, 2026
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Day 34
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Well past SAS’s usual: its jobs come down by about day 3.
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SAS is hiring
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- PPO with low annual deductible and copays. - HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center). - Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There’s a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
You are welcome here. At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. #LI-CC
Additional Information To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process. SAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact Recruitingsupport@sas.com.
Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process. SAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact Recruitingsupport@sas.com. Let’s stay in touch! Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on company news, job updates and more.
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About the role
We file this job under Data Leadership, by the work the posting describes.
Data leaders run data teams or design how a company's data fits together. Managers hire, set priorities and answer for whether the data work pays off; architects choose the systems and the shape of the data.
Expect years of hands-on data work, experience leading people or projects, and the ability to explain tradeoffs to executives.
Unlike a senior engineer or analyst, most of a data leader's week goes to people, planning and decisions rather than building.
US government figures for computer and information systems managers
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $175,140
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 15.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
The government has no code for data leaders, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information systems managers, which includes data processing and data operations managers.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 11-3021.
Job description
Vice President, Data, Analytics and AI- Hybrid | Cary, North Carolina
We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence and questions into answers.
If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.
About the job
The Data, Analytics and AI organization is looking for a Vice President, Data, Analytics and AI to turn enterprise data into trusted intelligence, scalable AI and measurable business value. This executive will define the function’s charter and structure, establish a modern enterprise strategy and lead a global team across data, analytics, AI platforms, governance, architecture, engineering and adoption.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a business-minded technology leader who can bring clarity to a complex data landscape, align senior leaders around shared priorities and standards, and move the company from fragmented data and isolated use cases toward trusted, reusable enterprise capabilities.
As a Vice President, Data, Analytics and AI, you will:
Define and execute the enterprise data, analytics and AI strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligned with corporate priorities and measurable business outcomes.
Build the Data, Analytics and AI organization, including its charter, operating model, organizational structure, leadership team, capabilities and ways of working.
Maximize the value of enterprise data, analytics and AI platforms by improving trust, usability, adoption, scalability and value realization.
Establish transparent governance and investment processes that clarify ownership, priorities, standards, decision rights and accountability.
Partner with the C-suite, technology leaders and business executives to identify high-value opportunities and translate strategy into scalable enterprise capabilities.
Build, develop and lead high-performing global teams across engineering, architecture, governance, data science, analytics and operations.
Communicate strategy, tradeoffs, risks, dependencies and outcomes clearly at every level of the organization.
Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.
Required qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, data science, business analytics or related field.
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in data and analytics, including ownership and delivery of enterprise data strategy.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale data, analytics or AI transformation, including strategy development and operating-model evolution.
Experience establishing data governance, improving data quality and driving adoption of trusted data across the business.
Executive-level communication and influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to translate data, analytics and AI capabilities into business impact.
Experience building and leading global, high-performing teams and balancing long-term strategy with hands-on execution.
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
Additional competencies, knowledge and skills
Enterprise Strategy: Creates a clear, business-aligned vision and roadmap for enterprise data, analytics and AI capabilities.
Leading Change: Builds alignment, establishes accountability and guides complex organizations through transformation and adoption.
Executive Influence: Communicates with clarity, navigates tradeoffs and gains commitment from senior stakeholders across the enterprise.
Experience serving as the senior-most data, analytics or AI leader within a large or complex organization.
Experience modernizing multi-platform data environments and simplifying legacy data ecosystems.
Deep expertise in enterprise data architecture, platforms, governance and advanced data-management practices.
Hands-on leadership of AI platforms and responsible AI practices in a large, complex organization.
Experience leading globally distributed teams of 40 or more professionals and building councils or federated stewardship models.
Experience developing strategies across structured and unstructured data.
World-class benefits
Highlights include...
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
- Medical plan options include:
- PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
- HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
- Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There’s a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
- An industry-leading 401k plan.
- Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
- Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
- Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
- Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.
You are welcome here.
At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.
#LI-CC
Additional Information
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights.
Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.
SAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact Recruitingsupport@sas.com.
Let’s stay in touch! Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on company news, job updates and more.
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- PPO with low annual deductible and copays. - HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center). - Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There’s a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
- Work authorization
Additional Information To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process. SAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact Recruitingsupport@sas.com.