Senior Manager - Enterprise Data Engineering and Platforms

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Manager, Enterprise Data Engineering & Platforms provides leadership and oversight for Vertex’s Enterprise Data Engineering team and Data Platform ecosystem. This role leads a blended team of full-time employees and contractors to deliver scalable, governed, and innovative data solutions. Responsible for the strategy and operations of core platforms including Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Profisee, MS Fabric, and Data Cloud, the Sr. Manager ensures delivery excellence, platform stability, and alignment to enterprise priorities.

This leader partners closely with IT, Finance, and MSO, represents the Enterprise Data team in executive forums, and is accountable for budget oversight, vendor management, and talent development. The ideal candidate brings a mix of strategic vision, people/process leadership, and enterprise-scale data engineering expertise.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Platform & Delivery Leadership

o Oversee enterprise data platforms (Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Profisee MDM, MS Fabric, Data Cloud), ensuring scalability, governance, and resilience.

o Lead a blended team of ETL developers, testers, and contractors to deliver high-quality data pipelines, integrations, and governed data assets.

o Establish and enforce delivery processes (intake, prioritization, SLAs, testing/QA) to ensure reliability and stakeholder satisfaction.

People & Vendor Management

o Manage a mix of full-time employees and third-party contractors, ensuring high performance and accountability.

o Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

o Oversee vendor and GCC partnerships, ensuring contractor performance and value realization.

Strategic Alignment & Influence

o Align data engineering and platform initiatives with enterprise-wide priorities and data strategy.

o Represent the Enterprise Data Engineering & Platforms team in executivelevel forums, influencing decisions and advocating for enterprise data needs.

o Drive modernization and innovation in data platforms, anticipating emerging trends and raising the bar on enterprise capabilities.

Financial & Operational Oversight

o Own cost center and budget responsibilities, including forecasting, optimization, and reporting.

o Ensure platform investments align with enterprise priorities and deliver measurable ROI.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly lead a blended team of full-time employees and contractors in data engineering and platform operations.
• Define team goals, performance metrics, and development plans.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and succession planning for technical and leadership talent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership in data engineering and platform management, with emphasis on people and process management.
• Proven expertise with Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, MS Fabric, Profisee MDM, and data governance practices.
• Experience in vendor management and oversight of third-party/GCC contractor teams.
• Strong financial acumen with cost center and budget ownership.
• Ability to represent technical teams effectively in executive forums.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills (especially with IT, Finance, MSO).

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in data engineering and platform management.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in a Sr. Manager-level leadership role.
• Demonstrated success managing blended teams of FTEs and contractors.

Other Qualifications:

The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.

• Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.
• Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.
• Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.
• Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.
• Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

COMMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Base pay offered to new hires may vary based upon factors including relevant industry and job-related skills and experience, geographic location, and business needs.* The range displayed does not encompass the full potential of the role, which allows for further growth and career progression.

In addition, as a part of our total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Vertex Bonus Plan (VOB), a role-specific sales commission/bonus, and/or equity grants.

Learn more about Life at Vertex and connect with your recruiter for more details regarding Vertex's compensation and benefit programs.

*In no case will your pay fall below applicable local minimum wage requirements.