AffirmedRx, a Public Benefit Corporation

Associate Vice President – Information Technology Operations

AffirmedRx, a Public Benefit Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Tech Stack

Amazon RedshiftBigQueryCloudETLPython

About the role

  • Lead Snowflake POCs, assess migration status, and identify architectural or technical bottlenecks
  • Track progress, create reporting, and establish timelines for completing migration and ETL/ELT workflows
  • Oversee deployment of enterprise-scale cloud data platforms (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Fabric)
  • Shadow data logistics workflows, identify gaps, and implement validation, ownership, and process improvements
  • Design and enforce governance for file formats, metadata, lineage, and ingestion processes
  • Develop enterprise-wide data standards, maintain a data dictionary, and ensure data integrity and efficiency
  • Build, mentor, and lead data and IT teams, establishing SLAs, expectations, and performance metrics
  • Ensure team members achieve appropriate cloud platform proficiency and accountability
  • Foster a high-performing, mission-driven culture, promoting learning, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Evaluate and strengthen IT security posture, IAM, and compliance with regulatory and audit standards
  • Partner with the CIO to define the IT roadmap, streamline systems, and optimize cloud reliability and cost
  • Lead disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and maintain operational documentation and asset management
  • Support CIO in capital planning, vendor management, and IT roadmap execution
  • Oversee SaaS, MSP, and hardware contracts to ensure performance and cost efficiency
  • Manage licensing, renewals, and technology spend to maximize organizational value

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or related field
  • 15+ years in data engineering, architecture, or IT operations
  • 10+ years IT operations experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership managing cloud environments
  • Experience with modern data platforms: Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Fabric, and ETL/ELT pipelines
  • AI development experience is a plus
  • Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor high-performing data and IT teams
  • Creates a culture of accountability, learning, and innovation
  • Trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders
  • Expertise in governance, standards, and processes balancing efficiency and accuracy
  • Skilled in IAM, endpoint management, SaaS, and cloud operations
  • Knowledge of ITIL Foundations, device provisioning, and enterprise frameworks
  • Able to translate complex “desktop to cloud” decisions into actionable requirements
  • Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python) a plus
  • Healthcare security experience (HIPAA required, HITRUST preferred); CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or HCISPP a plus
  • Leads security strategy, IAM, and risk management initiatives
  • Communicates technical decisions clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborates with operational teams to resolve data and workflow challenges
  • Mission-driven, humble, and supportive; encourages experimentation and learning from mistakes
  • Strong operator empathy; works with teams to resolve data intake issues
  • Aligns with AffirmedRx values, promoting trust, accountability, and innovation.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation, including health, dental, vision and other benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data engineeringdata architecturecloud operationsETLELTscriptingautomationIAMdata governancedata integrity
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringaccountabilitycollaborationcommunicationinnovationproblem-solvingoperational empathyculture buildingstakeholder management
Certifications
CISSPCompTIA Security+HCISPP