Data platform Manager - IT

Wesco • Houston, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager