Data platform Manager - IT

WESCO International Inc

Houston, TX(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Change Control, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Lake, Data Processing, Data Quality, DevOps, Documentation, Enterprise Architecture, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Incident Management, Information Technology/Systems Audit, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Operational Audit, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Release Management/Engineering, Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Security Auditing, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Standards Development, Succession Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Talent Management, Team Player, Technical Strategy, User Documentation, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

We are seeking an experienced Data Platform Manager with 14+ years of progressive experience to lead, manage, and scale enterprise data platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Databricks, Azure data platforms, strong people management skills, and a proven track record in SOX controls, Change Management, and enterprise-grade governance. This role will partner closely with business, security, compliance, and Data engineering teams to ensure reliable, compliant, and scalable data solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and oversee enterprise data platforms built on Databricks and Azure (Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Azure SQL, Azure DevOps).
  • Define platform architecture standards, best practices, and roadmaps.
  • Ensure platform scalability, reliability, security, and cost efficiency.
  • Guide modernization initiatives including cloud migration and platform consolidation.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional data engineering and platform teams.
  • Drive talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable engineering culture.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX IT controls, audit requirements, and internal control frameworks.
  • Partner with Audit, Security, and Compliance teams to design and maintain effective controls.
  • Support audits by providing documentation, evidence, and remediation plans.
  • Enforce strong data governance, access control, and data quality standards.
  • Lead Change Management processes for platform releases, upgrades, and incidents.
  • Establish and enforce ITIL-aligned processes (Change, Incident, Problem Management).
  • Drive operational excellence, reliability, and reduced downtime.
  • Own SLAs, KPIs, and platform operational metrics.
  • Translate business requirements into platform capabilities and delivery plans.
  • Collaborate with enterprise architecture, product, analytics, and business leaders.
  • Manage vendor relationships and strategic technology partnerships.
  • Contribute to long-term data and analytics strategy.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree required.
  • 5 years required, 7 years preferred of data processing, system analysis design, and operations experience.
  • 3 years preferred of supervising work of subordinate employees experience.
  • Programming and systems analysis.
  • Solid analytical skills - able to solve problems & interpret instructions in any form
  • Project management expertise in planning and completing large and small projects
  • Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Leadership ability as a creative, competent team builder.

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This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

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