Director, Data Engineering & Platform
Core
Lead enterprise data engineering and platform strategy, translating it into operating models, modernization roadmaps, and governance for a highly regulated organization.
Role type
Director, Data Engineering & Platform
Builds
Enterprise data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and AI enablement capabilities
Domain
Healthcare/Highly regulated industry + Cloud Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise data engineering, platform engineering, cloud data platforms, organizational leadership, budget management, vendor strategy, data governance, reliability engineering, automation
Preferred skills
Healthcare industry experience, AI/ML initiatives, Databricks, enterprise lakehouse technologies
Technologies
Databricks, cloud data platforms
Responsibilities
Translate strategy into executable operating models and roadmaps; Lead multiple engineering organizations ensuring secure and scalable services; Establish engineering standards and continuous improvement processes; Direct managers and technical leaders with succession planning; Partner with cross-functional leaders to align technology execution; Govern technology portfolios based on business value; Develop business cases for modernization and AI enablement; Own annual operating and capital budget planning; Lead vendor strategy and negotiations; Monitor performance through executive dashboards; Represent capabilities in executive strategic discussions; Drive operational excellence through automation and reliability practices