DHL Supply Chain
Website:
logistics.dhl
Job details:
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Data Platform Leader to drive the strategy, governance, and evolution of enterprise-scale data platforms across a regional/global landscape. This role sits at the intersection of business, IT, and data, with a strong focus on enabling scalable, secure, and high-performing data ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and operate enterprise-scale data platforms (cloud/hybrid), ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability
- Define and implement robust data governance frameworks (cataloging, lineage, data quality, access management)
- Lead the full data product lifecycle - from creation to evolution and retirement — aligned with global standards
- Collaborate closely with IT, business stakeholders, and global data offices to drive alignment and adoption
- Manage and develop a high-performing technical team
- Drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and platform efficiency
Requirements
🔹 Must-Have Experience
- 8+ years in data management, data engineering, or data platform leadership roles
- At least 3 years in a regional or global capacity
- Proven track record managing enterprise-scale data platforms
- Strong experience in data governance frameworks and tools
- Solid stakeholder management across IT, business, and global teams
- Experience leading and developing technical teams
🔹 Technical Skills
- Databricks: Advanced proficiency in data engineering, orchestration, and analytics
- Azure Data Ecosystem: Azure Data Factory, Synapse, ADLS, and related services
- Data Modeling: Dimensional, lakehouse, medallion architectures, schema management, data contracts
- Data Governance Tools: Purview, Data Hub, metadata management, lineage tracking
- Security & Compliance: PII handling, RBAC, AD groups, RLS, GDPR and local regulations
- Cost Management: Ability to analyze and optimize platform costs
🔹 Communication & Leadership
- Strategic thinker with the ability to define and execute a unified data platform vision
- Strong communicator — able to translate complex technical topics into business impact
- Confident engaging both senior leadership and technical teams
- Influential and collaborative across global and cross-functional teams
- Pragmatic, decisive, and action-oriented
- Strong ownership mindset with a focus on delivery and outcomes
- Analytical problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
- Comfortable leading change and driving adoption of new standards
✨ If you’re passionate about building scalable data platforms and driving impact across regions, this is a great opportunity to make a difference.
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