Director of Data Platforms & Governance

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Full-time
Lead
Data Science and Analytics
AssetWatch®

AssetWatch®

AssetWatch® is a leading provider of predictive maintenance solutions for industrial plants. Their cloud-based software enables proactive detection and resolution of machine issues, reducing downtime and increasing plant reliability. By combining vibra...

Construction & Engineering
51-250
Founded 2014

Description

  • Define the vision, roadmap, and operating model for AssetWatch’s data platform in partnership with senior leadership.
  • Build, lead, and develop the data platforms organization, including managers and engineers.
  • Set organizational OKRs and translate them into measurable goals for teams and individuals.
  • Establish and own the company data governance framework, including dataset ownership, definitions, lineage, access controls, and lifecycle management.
  • Design and evolve the cloud data platform using AWS technologies such as S3, Glue, Athena, Redshift, and Lambda.
  • Oversee the development and reliability of data pipelines ingesting data from product telemetry, APIs, and enterprise SaaS systems.
  • Lead the creation of trusted datasets and data models for reporting, operational decision-making, and machine learning.
  • Ensure the data platform is structured to support AI and machine learning initiatives.
  • Partner with Enterprise Applications leadership to integrate systems such as Salesforce, finance platforms, and customer success tools.
  • Establish monitoring and operational processes to improve data quality, reliability, and freshness.
  • Work with IT and Security teams to meet SOC2 and privacy requirements, including access control, encryption, audit logging, and retention policies.
  • Reduce manual reporting workflows and redundant integrations by creating scalable, automated data pipelines and shared data models.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics platforms, or data infrastructure roles, including leadership experience.
  • Experience defining and executing data platform strategy in a cloud environment.
  • Strong experience building and operating data platforms using AWS technologies such as S3, Glue, Athena, Redshift, and Lambda.
  • Experience building and managing teams responsible for data engineering, analytics infrastructure, or data platforms.
  • Strong experience designing ETL/ELT pipelines that integrate data from APIs, SaaS systems, and product telemetry.
  • Experience implementing data governance frameworks, including dataset ownership models, data definitions, and access controls.
  • Strong SQL and data modeling expertise, with experience building curated datasets used across analytics and operational reporting.
  • Experience integrating data from enterprise business systems such as Salesforce, finance and operational reporting systems, and customer success or support platforms.
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems is a strong plus.
  • Experience supporting analytics, BI, data science, or AI/ML teams with scalable data infrastructure.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Ability to operate with high autonomy and determine objectives and approaches for complex initiatives.
  • Proven ability to build high-performing teams, hold teams accountable for outcomes, and deliver against strategic commitments.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including stock options.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan match.
  • Remote-first work environment.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Opportunity to make a real impact every day.
  • Work with a dynamic and growing team.
  • Distributed team across the United States and Ontario, Canada, with collaboration during core working hours.

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