Head of Platform Engineering

The Company is in search of a Head of Platform Engineering to spearhead the development of secure, scalable, and well-governed technology delivery capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the strategy and roadmap for enterprise platform engineering, overseeing the development of shared platform services, and leading the creation of automation, governance, and operational frameworks. This role requires a leader with a strong technical background in cloud-native and distributed systems, experience in enterprise platform initiatives, and a proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders. The Head of Platform Engineering will also be tasked with building and retaining high-performing engineering teams, establishing engineering standards, and driving continuous improvement through best practices in automation, observability, and performance measurement. Applicants for the Head of Platform Engineering position at the company should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and have significant experience in leading software/platform engineering organizations. The role demands a leader with a deep understanding of enterprise security, compliance, and technology governance, as well as a strong knowledge of modern software delivery practices. Preferred qualifications include experience with AI/ML platforms, cloud services, and technologies, and a background in operating within highly regulated environments. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to operate effectively in large, global, matrixed organizations and to align diverse teams around common technology objectives.