Senior Vice President of Data & Insights, Instructure

• 15+ years of experience in data, analytics, or technology leadership, with significant experience (5+ years) in an executive or senior leadership role
• Proven success delivering measurable business outcomes through analytics and insights
• Deep expertise in predictive modeling, forecasting, pricing optimization, and revenue growth analytics
• Familiarity with data governance, architecture, and compliance frameworks (able to oversee experts in the space)
• Leadership experience guiding enterprise systems and IT operations at a senior level
• Exceptional communication, influence, and leadership skills with strong ability to partner with the C-suite
• Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related field strongly preferred

Desirable

• We are seeking a visionary Senior Vice President (SVP), Data & Insights to champion enterprise analytics as a driver of growth, profitability, and business performance
• This leader will unlock data-informed strategy, predictive insights, and innovation across the organization
• The SVP will be accountable for building a trusted enterprise-wide insights function that shapes executive decision-making, optimizes revenue, strengthens forecasting and pricing, and powers operational excellence
• While governance and IT/ops sit under their leadership, the primary mandate is driving business impact through insights
• Insights & Business Growth (Primary Focus) - Champion the use of advanced analytics and AI/ML to uncover insights that drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, customer success - and inform product strategy where business data reveals opportunities
• Deliver trusted, real-time insights and forward-looking models that empower the Executive Committee and senior leadership to make faster, better decisions
• Establish a single source of truth for key metrics across Finance, GTM, Customer Success, and Operations - surfacing risks and opportunities proactively
• Partner closely with C-suite peers to embed insights into strategic planning, operational execution, and enterprise growth initiatives
• Data Strategy & Governance (Supportive Focus) - Provide executive oversight of data governance, ensuring enterprise-wide data quality, consistency, security, and compliance
• Leverage dedicated governance experts while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements
• Guide the evolution of scalable data platforms and practices to support advanced analytics and AI readiness
• Enterprise Systems & Operations (Light Focus) - Provide senior leadership oversight of core enterprise systems (CRM, billing, RevOps, IT platforms) to ensure scalability, integration, and reliability
• Partner with IT, Security, and RevOps experts to maintain operational excellence without requiring deep technical ownership
• Leadership & Culture - Build, inspire, and scale a high-performing team across analytics, BI, data science, and enterprise platforms
• Foster a culture that treats data as a strategic advantage, not just reporting
• Influence the organizational mindset by demonstrating how insights accelerate decision-making and deliver tangible business outcomes
• Focused on enterprise insights that shape strategy, drive growth, and improve business performance
• Centered on predictive analytics and forecasting
• Strategic, cross-functional, and foundational to how the company scales
• A senior partner to the Executive Committee in leveraging data for business impact
• Supported by governance and IT/ops experts, but not primarily a technical systems role