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Position Summary
The Director of Data Product Management will lead the execution of the enterprise-wide vision, strategy, and execution for the next‑generation data platform. This role will unify data capabilities, drive architecture modernization, and enable scalable, intelligent systems that accelerate business growth. You will partner closely with product engineering, platform architecture, commercial, and operations teams to deliver a high‑performing platform foundation.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the enterprise architecture strategy for modern data products and platform, including cloud data services, integration patterns, governance, and scalability.
- Lead the design of unified data capabilities that power analytics, ML/AI, real‑time systems, and operational use cases.
- Drive platform modernization initiatives across markets and business units.
- Partner with business and product leadership to translate business needs into technical capabilities and platform roadmaps.
- Establish architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across data, integration, and event‑driven systems.
- Build and mentor a high‑performing organization of product owners and engineers.
- Ensure platform reliability, security, performance, and compliance.
- Champion a data‑first culture and cross‑functional alignment across technology, product, operations, and commercial teams.
- Provide clear, accurate communication to all stakeholders.
- Perform related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration (preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in data architecture, cloud engineering, and product leadership roles.
- Deep expertise in cloud‑native data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), event‑driven architectures, API‑led integration, and modern data stacks.
- Proven experience building enterprise‑scale platforms supporting analytics, AI/ML, and operational workloads.
- Strong leadership experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Excellent communicator with ability to translate complex technical concepts for business audiences.
- Background in fintech across multiple markets is preferred.
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop professional relationships.
- Strong influencing, negotiation, and consultative work style.
- High learning agility and ability to integrate new systems and platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with sound judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Self‑directed and comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty.
- High degree of professional maturity, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Strong business acumen and technical aptitude.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- On‑site work at assigned office location.
- Regular and punctual attendance required.
- May need to work occasional adjusted schedules, overtime, evenings, and/or weekends.
- Work in a cubicle hub in a noisy environment with ongoing phone calls.
- Sedentary activity at a computer for prolonged periods.
- Repetitive motions such as typing and managing phone calls.
- Requires clear verbal communication in English.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid maternity leave, parental bonding leave, caregiver leave, adoption assistance.
- Tuition & certification reimbursement.
- Employee mortgage loan program.
- Employee emergency and disaster fund.
- Corporate Social Responsibility program: volunteer time off, matching gifts, and access to nonprofit resources.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.
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