Sarah Vlasic

About Sarah Vlasic

I am a strategic enterprise leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and executing winning plays at the intersection of data, AI, and workforce productivity. As Vice President of Enterprise Data and AI Workforce Productivity at Vertex, I lead from the front, designing strategy, setting the pace, and empowering cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results in efficiency, revenue, cost reduction, and engagement.My playbook includes architecting a centralized AI Hub, operationalizing enterprise-wide AI strategy, and accelerating adoption across business value streams. I coach teams through complex transformations, ensuring foundational capabilities and governance are in place while enabling agentic use cases to drive momentum.In fast-paced, high-stakes environments, I bring a calm, analytical mindset and emotional intelligence to the field. I earn trust from senior leadership, mentor emerging talent, and encourage collaboration to turn vision into execution. I believe in the power of teamwork, clarity, and continuous improvement to move the ball forward.Whether it’s shaping the future of AI in the workplace, leading performance management transformation, or driving enterprise data cleansing, I’m committed to delivering value, building team resilience, and advancing the digital maturity of the enterprise, one strategic play at a time.

Experience

1. Vice President (VP) of Enterprise Data and Ai Workforce Productivity

   Vertex Inc.

   May 2025 — Present

   Leads the strategic transformation of enterprise data capabilities and AI-driven workforce productivity at Vertex, Inc. Oversees a cross-functional organization of 50+ professionals, including data engineers, AI specialists, business analysts, and governance leads, while managing a multimillion-dollar annual budget. Reports directly to the Chief Digital Officer and CIO.Shapes and executes the enterprise-wide data strategy, aligning data and AI investments with business value streams. Drives quarterly refinement of AI initiatives, agentic use cases, and productivity frameworks. Implements scalable governance models and leads enterprise-wide Data Cleansing programs.Technology stack includes Microsoft Azure, Snowflake, Power BI, Profisee, and Workday.

Education

• John Carroll University

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

• UNLV

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)