VP, Data Engineering and Data Science, Marlborough, MA, Hybrid

Schedule

Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM (40 Hours)

What You’ll Do

Job Summary:

The role provides leadership and direction for the design, development, and operation of enterprise data engineering capabilities. This role shapes the vision and execution of scalable data infrastructure and pipelines that enable secure, reliable, and efficient access to data, while partnering with business and technology leaders to ensure data platforms support organizational priorities and long‑term growth.

Essential Functions:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  
  
  • Define and lead the strategic vision for data engineering, ensuring infrastructure and platforms support current and future organizational data needs.
  • Oversee the design, development, and operation of data pipelines, storage solutions, and processing frameworks that enable reliable data generation, movement, and access.
  • Establish standards and best practices for data architecture, integration, quality, security, and performance across internal and external data sources.
  • Guide the evolution of scalable and resilient data environments that support analytics, reporting, and downstream data consumers.
  • Partner with executive and cross‑functional leaders to align data engineering priorities with business objectives and technology strategies.
  • Manage departmental planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure effective execution of initiatives and responsible financial stewardship.
  • Lead and develop a team of senior leaders and high‑level contributors, building deep technical capability and leadership readiness.
  • Assess emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends to inform platform decisions and continuous improvement of data capabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements related to data governance, security, and risk management.
  • Represent the data engineering function in enterprise discussions and, as needed, with external partners or vendors.
  
  

What You’ll Need

Education and Experience Requirements:

• • Required Education: Bachelors degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree), advanced degree preferred.
  • Required Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience, 8+ years as a People Leader
  • Extensive experience in data engineering, data architecture, or large‑scale data platform development within complex environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to set functional strategy and translate long‑term objectives into executable plans and outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of modern data technologies, integration patterns, and cloud or hybrid data architectures.
  • Proven experience leading leaders and managing diverse technical teams at scale.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with executive stakeholders and influence cross‑functional priorities.
  • Expertise in budgeting, operational planning, and delivering results through disciplined execution.
  
  

DCU is the largest credit union headquartered in New England – serving more than one million members in all 50 states. With over 1,700 team members, we strive to make DCU a great place to work with an excellent work-life balance, and a community that cares.

DCU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity at our company. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you’re applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

DCU is not currently offering Visa transfer/ sponsorship for this position.

Expected Pay Range

$235,000 - 270,000