Remote Vice President of Data Jobs
Remote Vice President of Data jobs are in strong demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed technology, finance, and healthcare teams actively hiring senior data leaders who can build and scale data strategy without being on-site. Employers currently hiring include Eaton, Deutsche Bank, and BlackRock. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Company Overview
Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.
About This Opportunity
Upchurch is looking for a visionary, results-oriented Vice President, Data Center Markets to lead our growth strategy in one of construction’s most dynamic sectors.
As a key executive, you will drive the identification, pursuit, and expansion of major mechanical construction opportunities across hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center programs. This is a rare chance to help define Upchurch’s role in the mission-critical market, working closely with renowned owners, developers, and contractors.
This is not a typical sales role. We seek an industry leader, strategist, and builder who understands every phase of major data center projects—from pursuit through delivery and expansion. You will leverage your industry relationships, market foresight, and operational expertise to position Upchurch as the mechanical partner of choice on leading digital infrastructure projects globally.
You will partner with executive leadership, estimating, preconstruction, operations, VDC, prefabrication, project management, safety, and service teams, driving sustainable and profitable growth.
Why Join Upchurch?
Shape and lead Upchurch’s strategy in the rapidly growing data center market
Build executive-level relationships with hyperscale providers, colocation developers, enterprise owners, and general contractors
Influence projects from initial strategy through award and execution
Drive growth in an industry powered by AI, cloud, and digital transformation
Collaborate with a skilled team recognized for technical excellence and innovation
Build a lasting legacy and play a pivotal role in Upchurch’s next phase of growth
Key Responsibilities
Drive Market Growth & Strategy
Develop and implement Upchurch’s data center growth strategy, business development plan, and revenue goals
Identify emerging opportunities, geographic expansion areas, and target customers
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities (6-24 months out)
Track market trends including site selection, power availability, permitting, investments, and evolving technologies
Build Executive-Level Industry Relationships
Cultivate strong relationships with hyperscale providers, data center developers, enterprise owners, and major GC/MEP partners
Position Upchurch for early engagement and invited pursuits
Expand our presence within key accounts and maintain strategic account status
Serve as Upchurch’s ambassador in the mission-critical community
Lead Pursuit & Capture Strategy
Direct go/no-go and pursuit decisions aligned to market opportunity
Create winning capture strategies, account plans, and distinct competitive positioning
Lead executive presentations, interviews, negotiations, and awards
Expand opportunities for early engagement delivery models: design-build, prefabrication, and modularization
Collaborate Across the Business
Work with Estimating and Preconstruction to craft competitive, executable solutions
Align new opportunities with Operations and Project Leadership
Support seamless transitions from business development through project execution
Foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, and customer focus
Protect & Grow Strategic Accounts
Serve as executive sponsor for major clients and programs
Negotiate terms balancing client needs and sustainable business goals
Drive repeat business, campus expansion, lifecycle services, and retention
Maintain accurate forecasts and deliver actionable market intelligence
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent
15+ years’ experience in commercial or industrial mechanical construction
At least 5 years senior leadership in business development, operations, preconstruction, or business unit roles
7+ years leading and winning major mechanical work in data centers/mission-critical markets
Demonstrated success in securing large-scale construction projects
Strong network with data center owners, developers, hyperscale operators, and general contractors
Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight to customer/project sites and events
Preferred Qualifications
Experience on hyperscale and colocation data center programs
Background with self-performing mechanical contractors, GCs, or owner-side teams
Knowledge using prefabrication and modular construction as a competitive differentiator
Experience in regional operations, business leadership, or P&L ownership
Active participation in industry organizations (7x24 Exchange, AFCOM, ASHRAE, ABC, AGC)
Benefits:
Competitive pay based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Company Overview
Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.
About This Opportunity
Upchurch is looking for a visionary, results-oriented Vice President, Data Center Markets to lead our growth strategy in one of construction’s most dynamic sectors.
As a key executive, you will drive the identification, pursuit, and expansion of major mechanical construction opportunities across hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center programs. This is a rare chance to help define Upchurch’s role in the mission-critical market, working closely with renowned owners, developers, and contractors.
This is not a typical sales role. We seek an industry leader, strategist, and builder who understands every phase of major data center projects—from pursuit through delivery and expansion. You will leverage your industry relationships, market foresight, and operational expertise to position Upchurch as the mechanical partner of choice on leading digital infrastructure projects globally.
You will partner with executive leadership, estimating, preconstruction, operations, VDC, prefabrication, project management, safety, and service teams, driving sustainable and profitable growth.
Why Join Upchurch?
Shape and lead Upchurch’s strategy in the rapidly growing data center market
Build executive-level relationships with hyperscale providers, colocation developers, enterprise owners, and general contractors
Influence projects from initial strategy through award and execution
Drive growth in an industry powered by AI, cloud, and digital transformation
Collaborate with a skilled team recognized for technical excellence and innovation
Build a lasting legacy and play a pivotal role in Upchurch’s next phase of growth
Key Responsibilities
Drive Market Growth & Strategy
Develop and implement Upchurch’s data center growth strategy, business development plan, and revenue goals
Identify emerging opportunities, geographic expansion areas, and target customers
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities (6-24 months out)
Track market trends including site selection, power availability, permitting, investments, and evolving technologies
Build Executive-Level Industry Relationships
Cultivate strong relationships with hyperscale providers, data center developers, enterprise owners, and major GC/MEP partners
Position Upchurch for early engagement and invited pursuits
Expand our presence within key accounts and maintain strategic account status
Serve as Upchurch’s ambassador in the mission-critical community
Lead Pursuit & Capture Strategy
Direct go/no-go and pursuit decisions aligned to market opportunity
Create winning capture strategies, account plans, and distinct competitive positioning
Lead executive presentations, interviews, negotiations, and awards
Expand opportunities for early engagement delivery models: design-build, prefabrication, and modularization
Collaborate Across the Business
Work with Estimating and Preconstruction to craft competitive, executable solutions
Align new opportunities with Operations and Project Leadership
Support seamless transitions from business development through project execution
Foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, and customer focus
Protect & Grow Strategic Accounts
Serve as executive sponsor for major clients and programs
Negotiate terms balancing client needs and sustainable business goals
Drive repeat business, campus expansion, lifecycle services, and retention
Maintain accurate forecasts and deliver actionable market intelligence
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent
15+ years’ experience in commercial or industrial mechanical construction
At least 5 years senior leadership in business development, operations, preconstruction, or business unit roles
7+ years leading and winning major mechanical work in data centers/mission-critical markets
Demonstrated success in securing large-scale construction projects
Strong network with data center owners, developers, hyperscale operators, and general contractors
Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight to customer/project sites and events
Preferred Qualifications
Experience on hyperscale and colocation data center programs
Background with self-performing mechanical contractors, GCs, or owner-side teams
Knowledge using prefabrication and modular construction as a competitive differentiator
Experience in regional operations, business leadership, or P&L ownership
Active participation in industry organizations (7x24 Exchange, AFCOM, ASHRAE, ABC, AGC)
Benefits:
Competitive pay based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote vice president of data jobs.
- 10 or more years of experience in data, analytics, or data engineering roles
- Proven experience managing and growing data teams of five or more people
- Deep proficiency with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery
- Strong background in data governance, data quality, and enterprise data strategy
- Experience translating data insights into business decisions for executive stakeholders
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Vice President of Data Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote vice president of data openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by function and apply directly to the ones that match your leadership background and industry experience before postings fill.
Lead your resume with async leadership evidence
Remote employers at this level want proof you've run distributed data teams, not just co-located ones. Call out specific examples of async decision-making, written strategy docs, and cross-functional alignment you've driven without in-person meetings.
Demonstrate your modern data stack fluency
Remote-first companies expect a vice president of data to already know the tools their teams use, including cloud warehouses, orchestration platforms, and BI layers. Name the specific platforms you've architected around so hiring managers don't have to guess.
Prepare for the remote executive interview format
Remote panel interviews for vice president of data roles often run across multiple video sessions with engineering, product, and finance stakeholders. Practice concise written follow-ups after each round, since your ability to communicate clearly in writing is itself part of the evaluation.
Remote Vice President of Data Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote vice president of data job?
Remote employers hiring at this level screen for self-direction, executive-level written communication, and a demonstrated ability to lead distributed data teams without in-person oversight. Companies most likely to hire remotely include remote-first SaaS firms, cloud-native analytics companies, and mature fintech or healthtech organizations with distributed engineering orgs. What gives candidates an edge is a portfolio of measurable data outcomes, experience managing cross-functional stakeholders asynchronously, and familiarity with modern data stack tooling like dbt, Snowflake, or Databricks.
Which companies hire remote vice president of datas?
Employers currently hiring remote vice president of datas include Eaton, Deutsche Bank, and BlackRock, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed fintech platforms, and growth-stage healthcare and data infrastructure companies make up the bulk of hiring activity for this role.
Can you get a remote vice president of data job with no experience?
Yes, but remote vice president of data roles are senior positions, so true entry-level openings are rare, and remote employers expect you to operate independently from day one. The most realistic paths in are through director-level data roles at smaller remote-first startups, contract or fractional chief data officer work where you build a results record, or internal promotions on distributed teams where you've already proven remote leadership ability.
Do you need a degree for remote vice president of data jobs?
Not always, though a bachelor's or graduate degree in a quantitative field is common among candidates hired at this level. Remote employers weigh your data leadership record, the scale and complexity of teams you've managed, and your ability to translate data strategy into business outcomes. A strong portfolio of data platform decisions, measurable impact on revenue or efficiency, and credible references from distributed teams often matter more than the credential alone.
Which industries hire the most remote vice president of datas?
Most remote vice president of data openings sit in Manufacturing, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering and analytics teams, which makes remote data leadership a natural fit for how they already operate.
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