VP Applications Data & AI

1. SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Vice President of Apps Data & AI is a senior technology leader responsible for driving the design development and continuous improvement of S:USs application portfolio data infrastructure and artificial intelligence capabilities. This role is the organizational authority on the Microsoft Fabric AI agents Microsoft Power Platform process automation and the full analytics and reporting ecosystem that enables S:US leadership and program staff to make data-informed decisions at scale.

Reporting to the CIO the VP will lead a team of engineers data professionals and automation specialists serving as both a hands-on architect and a strategic partner to Operations Finance HR Clinical Services and Housing program leadership. The ideal candidate brings a passion for using technology to advance the S:US mission of empowering underserved communities.

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for enterprise applications data platforms business intelligence automation and AI initiatives that support organizational operations and mission delivery.
• Lead the design development implementation integration and ongoing support of enterprise applications and data solutions.
• Establish and maintain enterprise data governance security compliance and quality standards. Direct the organizations AI automation and digital transformation strategy to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Oversee enterprise analytics and reporting platforms to enable data-driven decision making.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of application developers data engineers BI developers and automation specialists.
• Manage technology vendors software licensing and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure all technology solutions comply with applicable regulatory privacy and security requirements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership business stakeholders clinical leadership and external partners to align technology initiatives with organizational priorities.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applications & Platform Engineering

• Architect build and maintain enterprise applications using Microsoft Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven) Power Pages and Visual Studio/.NET.
• Lead API design and development using RESTful standards to integrate internal systems with external partners SaaS applications and clinical platforms.
• Oversee the full application lifecycle including requirements gathering development testing deployment change management version control and documentation for current and future enterprise applications.
• Ensure application performance security scalability and accessibility standards are maintained across all enterprise platforms.

Data Platform & Engineering

• Lead the implementation governance and optimization of Microsoft Fabric including Lakehouses Data Warehouses Data Pipelines Spark Notebooks and OneLake.
• Design develop and maintain enterprise data pipelines integrating SQL Server EHR systems housing platforms HR systems and other operational data sources.
• Partner with business and operational leaders to develop enterprise data models semantic layers and KPI frameworks.
• Establish SQL Server database administration standards optimize database performance and oversee enterprise data quality initiatives.

AI Agentic AI & Intelligent Automation

• Develop and execute the organizations AI strategy utilizing Microsoft Copilot Studio Azure OpenAI and other AI technologies.
• Design implement and govern agentic AI solutions that automate complex workflows referrals scheduling and operational decision support.
• Lead the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) program using Power Automate Desktop and cloud-based workflows to streamline business processes.
• Establish responsible AI governance including model monitoring bias mitigation human oversight and compliance with applicable federal state and local AI regulations.

Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Administer and govern the enterprise Power BI environment including semantic models workspaces gateways row-level security and certified datasets.
• Develop executive dashboards and enterprise reporting solutions that support organizational performance management.
• Partner with leadership to define monitor and publish KPIs across housing behavioral health veterans services and developmental disability programs.
• Promote self-service analytics while maintaining enterprise reporting standards and data integrity.

Data Governance & Compliance

• Develop and maintain enterprise data governance policies including data dictionaries metadata lineage ownership classification and retention standards.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA 42 CFR Part 2 NYC DOHMH NYS OASAS HUD and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal Compliance Information Security and Clinical leadership to govern sensitive organizational data.
• Lead enterprise data stewardship initiatives and facilitate cross-functional data governance committees.

Leadership & Project Delivery

• Recruit mentor coach and develop a high-performing team of technology professionals.
• Lead Agile project delivery by managing Jira backlogs sprint planning sprint reviews retrospectives and delivery reporting.
• Foster a collaborative innovative and mission-driven technology culture.
• Manage vendor relationships contracts software licensing and service agreements for Microsoft technologies and related platforms.
• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize technology investments and align initiatives with strategic organizational goals.

Benefits Overview:We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Systems Data Science or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 8 years of progressive technology experience with 3 years in a senior leadership role (Director or above).
• Deep hands-on expertise architecting and delivering Microsoft Fabric solutions (lakehouses pipelines semantic models and Real-Time Analytics).
• Proficiency in API development (REST/GraphQL) and experience with Visual Studio ecosystems.
• Advanced SQL Server skills: T-SQL stored procedures query optimization and database design.
• Proven track record leading RPA programs with Power Automate Desktop or comparable tools.
• Experience designing and deploying AI agents and agentic AI workflows (Copilot Studio Azure OpenAI or equivalent).
• Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform: Power Apps Power Automate Power BI and Power Pages.
• Strong knowledge of data governance principles data modeling and compliance in regulated environments like HIPAA.
• Demonstrated success leading Agile teams using Jira or a comparable project management platform.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in technology data science or management discipline.
• Microsoft certifications: Fabric Analytics Engineer Power BI Data Analyst Azure AI Engineer Power Platform Solution Architect.
• Experience with EHR systems
• Experience with NYC government data systems ePACES AWARDS/Foothold or HUD reporting platforms.
• Experience with GitHub Actions Azure DevOps or comparable CI/CD pipelines.

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect integrity support maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.

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