VP, Engineering and AI

Job Title: VP, Engineering and AI Department: Data Science Location: Remote Reports to: Chief Product Officer About Podimetrics: Founded in 2011, Podimetrics set out on a mission to improve patients' lives through early detection and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers, the leading cause of lower-limb amputations. Podimetrics has since evolved into a rapidly growing virtual care management company, offering advanced technology and patient-centered services. Today, Podimetrics partners with patients, payers, and providers to provide solutions that alleviate the health and financial implications of diabetic foot complications in high-risk populations. We are a mission-driven, financially responsible enterprise that enables patients to stand on their own feet and live more independent and fulfilling lives. Core Values: • Mission First: We are here to drive critical change, bring hope, and compassionate care to those in great need. • People Matter Most: We advance our mission by caring for our people (colleagues, patients, providers, customers, and stockholders), treating them with kindness and respect. • Courageous Action: We are driven to act and demand mutual accountability. We believe that missteps foster learning and iterative improvement. • Healthy Debate: We commit to transparent discussion and resulting decisions. The very best decisions come from differing points of view and require good intentions, mutual trust, and no ego. • Deep Curiosity: We are always striving to learn more and do better. We question whether the best we have ever done couldn’t be improved further. Role Description: Reporting directly to and working closely with the Chief Product Officer, the Vice President, Engineering and AI is an executive leader accountable for how Podimetrics uses data, analytics, and AI to improve patient outcomes and scale the business. The role combines leadership of the Data Science and Analytics function with end-to-end ownership of the development and deployment of Podimetrics’ AI-enabled Clinical and Data Platforms — including platform architecture and the software development teams that build and operate them. The VP leads a multidisciplinary organization spanning data science, analytics, and the Clinical and Data Platform software engineering group. The primary objective is to improve patients’ lives by enabling early detection and prevention of diabetic foot complications through trustworthy data, actionable business intelligence, and AI-enabled capabilities that support timely, personalized, and effective care. The VP partners closely with Care Management, Operations, Product, Software Development, and Commercial leaders to define, develop, and deliver solutions that serve multiple stakeholders — from individual patients and clinicians to payers, providers, and the executive team. Key Responsibilities: • Define and execute Podimetrics’ enterprise data and AI strategy, aligning investment, architecture, and delivery to the company’s mission and growth objectives. • Own the development and deployment of the AI-enabled Clinical and Data Platforms, including platform architecture, software development, data engineering, model development and deployment, and ongoing operations. • Lead the Clinical and Data Platform software engineering group, setting technical direction, delivery standards, and engineering culture in partnership with broader Product and Engineering leadership. • Build relationships with senior-level operations and commercial leadership to understand multifaceted business problems and develop analytical and platform solutions to complex issues. • Work closely and collaboratively with peers to solve problems, with hands-on ability to execute, and not just lead. • Build and continuously monitor reports, dashboards, and analytics products to track key healthcare quality, efficiency, and operational metrics. • Review policies for value-based programs, synthesize the information, and communicate the implications to our markets and executive leadership. • Define business and technical requirements for platform, database, and system development, and ensure architectural decisions are sound, scalable, and consistent with regulatory, security, and privacy requirements (including HIPAA). • Partner with Analytics leaders and peers, and with operational customers, to understand business problems, elicit requirements, develop analysis and reporting roadmaps, and deliver results according to plan while meeting or exceeding customer expectations. • Maintain a clear focus on delivering actionable insights and AI-enabled capabilities that help operational customers deliver better care, improve patient outcomes, and lower unnecessary costs and utilization. • Define and communicate a clear, compelling vision for the team that aligns with Podimetrics' mission and vision. • Provide leadership, motivation, coaching, feedback, and support to encourage and strengthen the development of an effective, high-performing, multidisciplinary team spanning data science, analytics, and software engineering. • Lead change through effective communication, explaining the connection and value to the organization while understanding the impact on the team to obtain commitment. • Serve as an executive-level representative for data, analytics, and AI with the board, investors, customers, and partners as needed. Qualifications: • Degree/Advanced degree (Preferred) in Business, Healthcare, Technology, Computer Science, and/or Data Science. • 12+ years’ applied experience across healthcare operations, health insurance, data analytics, data science, and/or software/platform development, with meaningful exposure to regulated healthcare environments. • 6+ years’ experience in a senior leadership role managing multidisciplinary technical teams (data science, analytics, and/or software engineering), including leaders of leaders, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment. • Demonstrated experience owning platform architecture and the delivery of production data and/or AI-enabled software platforms at scale. • Strong working knowledge of SQL, Python, BigQuery, GCP, and modern data/analytics tooling, as well as software development and ML deployment practices. • Experience in preparing relevant presentation materials and providing periodic business and/or investor updates at an executive or board level. • Experience driving organizational change with a keen focus on performance improvement and delivery accountability. • Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with operational leaders, senior executives, and cross-functional partners. • Proven track record of successfully attracting, developing, and leading high-performing teams across both analytics and software engineering disciplines. Critical Competencies: • Accuracy and Detail Orientation: Create and review records thoroughly and accurately; do not let errors, omissions, or inconsistencies slip through the cracks. • Curiosity and Intelligence: Eager to explore and deepen understanding of new areas. Learns quickly and demonstrates the ability to understand and absorb new information proficiently. • Reliability and Responsibility: Take ownership of operational excellence and contribute to a positive patient experience. Foster confidence from the team by consistently exceeding expectations. • Infectious Enthusiasm: Can inspire excitement for the company’s vision and current capabilities. Exhibits passion and excitement over work. • Strong Communication: Speaks and writes articulately; excels at public speaking; is an active listener. • Executive Judgment: Can frame technical trade-offs in business terms; makes sound, pragmatic choices about architecture, build-vs-buy, and sequencing of AI and platform investments. Benefits: • Base Pay: $225-275k base salary commensurate with experience • Annual Bonus Opportunity • Equity Options • Flexible Paid Time Off (Guaranteed four (4) weeks of PTO) • Paid Sick Leave (up to forty (40) hours annually) • Fully Paid Parental Leave (twelve (12) weeks for birthing parents, eight (8) weeks for non-birthing/adoptive parents) • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans – Podimetrics covers 80% of premiums. • Health Savings Account with employer contribution • Employee Assistance Program - Free, confidential advice for team members who need help with stress, anxiety, financial planning, and legal issues. • 401k • Life Insurance - Podimetrics pays 100% of the cost of Basic Life & Personal Accident • Disability insurance – Podimetrics pays 100% of the cost of Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Additional life insurance, critical illness, and accident coverage are available Podimetrics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.