Director of Product Development | Data Platform

Epicor • Herndon, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Director of Product Development at Epicor, you will be responsible for leading the development, operation, and governance of our data plane that powers next-generation capabilities like Prism and our headless ERP strategy. You will play a critical role in transforming how data is discovered, governed, and streamed across systems to enable intelligent, AI-driven insights for our customers.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in Kafka and event streaming architectures, including building and scaling data pipelines
• Strong experience in data governance, including data discovery, publishing, and data conversion processes
• Proven track record leading large-scale data platform or data engineering initiatives
• Experience working with modern cloud-based data ecosystems and enterprise systems
• Ability to lead distributed teams and drive execution across complex, global environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Confluent or other managed Kafka platforms
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization frameworks, including RBAC
• Familiarity with Microsoft data stack and ecosystem
• Exposure to modern cloud data platforms and architectures

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the end-to-end data plane strategy, including data registration, discovery, publishing, and conversion processes
• Oversee the development and operation of scalable data pipelines and event-driven architectures across multiple ERP platforms
• Drive the integration of enterprise data into Prism to enable AI-driven insights and intelligent automation
• Manage and scale global teams responsible for data products and governance initiatives
• Partner closely with product, security, and compliance teams to ensure secure, compliant data movement and usage
• Establish and operationalize data governance frameworks, including data lineage, classification, and controls
• Enable seamless internal and external data integrations across cloud and enterprise systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
• Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and focused career goal setting, with 25% of positions filled internally.
• Free LinkedIn Learning licenses for everyone, along with our Mentoring Program to boost your personal development.
• Geographically specific programs to balance the cost of education with the benefits of continued learning and personal development.
• Collaborate with a diverse team in an inclusive, global workplace that fosters innovation and celebrates partnership.
• Policies built on mutual trust and support, encouraging time off to rest, recharge, and reconnect.
• Comprehensive support for international relocations and permanent residency processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed