Assistant Vice President - Technology (Platform Lead)

We are seeking a visionary leader to drive our data-centric initiatives forward. Assistant Vice President - Technology will play a crucial role in shaping the Enterprise Data Platform's future, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring the secure and efficient operation of our data platforms. With a focus on innovation and a deep understanding of emerging technologies, this leader will inspire and guide a team of experts, contributing to the success of our data-driven business strategies.

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of data warehouse specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Architect and implement a robust data warehouse design, aligning with business needs and strategic objectives.
• Manage and optimize data operations, including ingestion, transformation, and loading, to ensure efficient data services.
• Collaborate with business units and IT teams to understand data requirements and translate them into actionable technical specifications.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for platform enhancements and upgrades.
• Ensure the security and governance of the data warehouse, implementing best practices and compliance measures to protect sensitive data.
• Lead the patching and maintenance of the data platform, maintaining high availability, performance, and reliability.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights and drive data-informed decision-making across the organization.
• Create and deliver insightful reports and presentations to senior leadership, providing regular updates on data warehouse performance and key metrics.

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required, with a master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in data warehousing, with a proven track record of leading complex data platforms and initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Cloudera, Kafka, Azure Cosmos DB, and other relevant technologies, such as Data Bricks and NoSQL platforms.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to inspire, guide, and motivate a team of data warehouse specialists.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, fostering effective relationships and cross-functional partnerships.
• A results-driven mindset, backed by a history of successful data warehousing projects and a deep understanding of industry best practices.
• Experience in data security and governance, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and implementing robust security measures.
• Familiarity with data platform upgrades and patching, focusing on maintaining high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Analytical thinking and the ability to interpret complex data, providing strategic insights and recommendations for business decisions.
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving, staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.