What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP Innovation, IT- Remote, USA position at Velocity Vehicle Group?
Who We Are :
At Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG), we represent a premium commercial brand in medium to heavy truck dealerships. We provide a full-service experience, from exceptional sales teams to highly skilled technicians and readily available parts. Our mission is to be the ultimate one-stop shop for truckers, owner operators, fleets, and companies. Combined with our Leasing and Rental business and financial services division, VVG stands as the premier truck dealership.
What's in it for You :
Velocity Vehicle Group is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization, and we're on the lookout for individuals who relish daily challenges and are passionate about delivering top-notch customer service, both within the company and to our valued clients. When you join VVG, you'll experience an extraordinary work environment, complete with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with matching, as well as Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work™ culture!
What You'll Do :
The VP of Innovations will lead the data analytics, business intelligence (BI), and artificial intelligence (AI) teams in designing, implementing, and optimizing data-driven solutions across the organization. Reporting directly to the Global CTO, you will guide a team of data engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, effective, and innovative data solutions that improve business performance and support data-driven decision-making.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data management, analytics, and AI technologies, along with strong leadership capabilities to drive innovation, improve processes, and mentor a talented team.
Job Duties :
- Leadership & Strategy : Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data engineers, ensuring alignment with business goals and the IT department's strategic objectives. Develop and implement a forward-looking data strategy that integrates BI and AI to optimize business operations.
- Data Architecture & Engineering : Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient data architectures that support BI, analytics, and AI applications. Ensure robust data governance practices and data quality standards are followed across the organization.
- Business Intelligence & Analytics : Direct the creation of dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions that provide actionable insights to key business stakeholders. Collaborate with business leaders to ensure that BI tools and data-driven solutions meet organizational needs and performance goals.
- AI & Machine Learning Initiatives : Drive AI and machine learning (ML) projects from ideation to implementation. Guide teams on selecting and deploying the right AI models and tools to enhance business operations, automate tasks, and drive competitive advantage.
- Data Governance & Compliance : Establish data governance frameworks and ensure compliance with industry standards, legal requirements, and privacy regulations (such as GDPR). Promote data-driven decision-making while maintaining the integrity and security of sensitive data.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management : Work closely with senior management, product teams, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that provide business value. Present technical concepts and analytics results in an understandable and actionable format to non-technical stakeholders.
- Project Management : Oversee the development and execution of data-related projects, ensuring timely delivery, proper resourcing, and adherence to budgets. Track project progress, identify roadblocks, and work proactively to solve issues.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement : Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in data analytics, BI, and AI technologies. Propose and implement innovative tools, techniques, and processes to continually improve the organization's data analytics capabilities.
- Performance Metrics & Reporting : Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of data analytics, BI, and AI initiatives. Provide regular reports and insights to the CIO and other senior leaders on the status and impact of these initiatives.
- Team Development & Mentoring : Foster a high-performance team culture, supporting the professional growth and development of data engineers and other team members. Provide coaching, training, and feedback to build technical expertise and leadership within the team.
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Benefits Velocity Vehicle Group Offers :
Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. Velocity Vehicle Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $250,000 - $300,000
