Senior Manager - Data Platform

Job Description:

Vertex is seeking a Sr. Manager of Data Platform to spearhead the development of a data platform that powers Vertex products while providing a connected experience for our customers. This role demands a deep engineering background with hands-on experience in building and scaling production-level systems. The ideal candidate will excel in leading teams to deliver high-quality data products and will provide mentorship, guidance, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a comprehensive data platform that drives our product offerings in the indirect tax ecosystem. Ensure the platform is scalable, reliable, and fully aligned with business objectives.
• Define and implement best practices in data architecture, data modeling, and data governance.
• Build strong relationships with internal customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, and other departments to ensure the data platform meets business requirements.
• Influence cross-functional initiatives related to data tools, governance, and cross-domain data sharing.
• Work with teams in defining the product roadmap and building product solutions. Influence and define the long-term vision, mission, and data strategies. Ensure technical designs are thoroughly evaluated and aligned with business objectives.
• Determine appropriate recruiting of staff to achieve goals and objectives. Interview and Recruit top talent.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture, and encouraging a growth mindset and accountability for outcomes. Interpret how the business strategy links to individual roles and responsibilities.
• Provide career development opportunities and establish processes and practices for knowledge sharing and communication.
• Partner with external vendors to address issues, and technical challenges.
• Manage contract negotiations and renewals to ensure the best outcomes for the company.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in field to ensure the platform remains cutting-edge.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in software development (preferably in the data space), with 3+ years of people management experience, demonstrating success in building, growing, and managing multiple teams.
• Extensive experience in architecting and building complex data platforms and products. In-depth knowledge of cloud-based services and data tools such as Snowflake, AWS, Azure, with expertise in data ingestion, normalization, and modeling.
• Strong experience in building production-level systems, and utilizing data pipeline orchestration and visualization tools.
• Thorough understanding of best practices regarding agile software development and software testing.
• Experience of deploying cloud-based applications using automated CI/CD processes and container technologies.
• Understanding of security best practices when architecting SaaS applications on cloud Infrastructure.
• Ability to understand complex business systems and a willingness to learn and apply new technologies as needed.
• Proven ability to influence and deliver high-impact initiatives. Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to define and drive the team’s mission, vision, and long-term strategies.
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of managing teams and collaborating effectively across departments. Strong written and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with and lead remote teams to achieve sustainable long-term success.
• “Work together” and “Get Stuff Done” attitude without losing sight of quality, and a sense of responsibility to customers and the team.

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.