Data platform Manager - IT

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.

• Own and oversee enterprise data platforms built on Databricks and Azure (Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Azure SQL, Azure Dev Ops).
• 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.

• 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.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.