MetLife · 1 month ago
Head of Enterprise Data Platform Eng
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $215K/yr
12+ years expMetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. They are seeking a Head of Enterprise Data Platform Engineering to lead the strategic design and governance of their enterprise data platforms, enabling data-driven decision-making and advanced analytics.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Define and execute the enterprise data platform strategy in alignment with the MetLife's growth objectives
Lead the design and implementation of a modern, cloud-based data architecture e.g. Data Mesh or Federated Datalake
Strategize, lead and execute the data estate simplification agenda and seamlessly decommission the redundant, obsolete and non-scalable and legacy data platforms and duplicate tooling
Oversee the integration of structured and unstructured data sources across the enterprise
Ensure high availability, scalability, resiliency, and performance of the data platform
Establish and enforce data governance, metadata management, and data lineage practices alongside Data Governance unit
Collaborate with data science, analytics, and Chief Data Office / OPS teams to enable self-service data access and advanced analytics
Drive the adoption of DevOps and DataOps practices for continuous delivery and automation
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate emerging technologies for platform enhancement
Conduct/Lead POCs and Pilot for various platform evaluations
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data engineers, architects, and platform specialists
Develop and manage the data platform budget, ensuring cost-effective operations
Report on platform performance, adoption/ usage metrics, and value delivery to executive leadership
Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement within the data function
Represent MetLife in industry forums and contribute to thought leadership in data platform strategy
Qualification
Required
Strategic Thinking & Vision Ability to align data platform strategy with business goals, platform-based architecture, data estate modernization and digital transformation initiatives for AI enablement
Technical Expertise Deep knowledge of cloud-native data platforms (Azure Cloud Platform), data lake houses (Databricks or similar), data mesh, and data acquisition tools(CDC, Streaming, batch). Hands-on-keyboard experience with Python, PySpark and other data processing/transformation software is highly recommended
Leadership & Influence Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders
Data Governance & Security Good understanding of data privacy regulations, data quality frameworks, and security best practices
Program & Change Management Expertise in managing large-scale data platform programs and driving organizational change
Collaboration & Communication Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work across business, IT, and regulatory functions
TCO & Operational Efficiency Mindset Proven track record in optimizing TCO for data estate with FINOPS implementation and tooling simplification strategies and execution
Educational background B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent 4 years of Bachelor's degree
Work Experience 12-15+ years of data engineering and 3-5+ years in cloud native data modernization experience is recommended
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Legal services
A retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
401(k) with employer matching
Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Company
MetLife
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-04-14IPO
Leadership Team
Michel A. Khalaf
President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Koley Corte
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer - Institutional, Regional, Global Insights+Analytics
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