Sr Manager, Platform Capabilities

Technology Leadership & Strategy

Lead the design and development of highly scalable, reliable, and future-proof platforms using modern cloud-based technologies and architectures (e.g., cloud-native, microservices, and containerized environments).

E valuat e and selection of new technologies and tools to enhance platform infrastructure, ensuring they meet long-term business goals and compliance standards.

Platform Governance

Establish and maintain a robust framework for platform governance, ensuring adherence to industry best practices, data security, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements.

Define and enforce policies related to platform access, privacy, data quality, data lifecycle management, and platform auditing.

Manage FinOps and operational aspects of the platform, ensuring cost optimization, budget adherence, and efficient resource utilization .

Platform Architecture & Implementation

Lead the architecture and design of platform components, integrating them across various ecosystems (cloud, on-premise , hybrid) to ensure seamless data flow, processing, and accessibility.

Ensure the platform is optimized for high availability, disaster recovery, and performance, while being cost-effective and scalable to meet future business needs.

Direct the end-to-end implementation of platform initiatives, from initial requirements gathering through deployment and continuous improvements, while ensuring timely and efficient execution.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with engineering, analytics, data science, and business teams to ensure the platform meets the diverse needs of stakeholders and provides meaningful insights for the business.

Lead cross-functional teams in delivering projects, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.

Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to prioritize platform enhancements and ensure continued support and adoption.

Innovation & Future Readiness

Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends in the platform landscape (AI, machine learning, automation) and incorporate innovative solutions to continuously enhance platform capabilities.

Ensure the platform is adaptable to support future initiatives, such as advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning use cases.

Lead the evolution of platform architecture to meet evolving business and technology needs, ensuring it supports future growth and technological advancements.

Team Leadership and Development

Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing platform engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Qualifications & Experiences

8 + years of experience in data engineering, platform architecture, and implementation, with a focus on building and scaling complex data platforms. 3+ years of management experience .

Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with expertise in modern data architectures and tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, etc.).

Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.).

Expertise in managing data platform lifecycle, including strategy, architecture, governance, and operations.

Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving projects to successful completion.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

Skills Required

data engineering , Platform, Hadoop, snowflake , Spark, Kafka, Azure, Aws