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Manager Platform Engineering

Advanced Microgrid Solutions

Advanced Microgrid Solutions

Software Engineering
Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Jul 13, 2024
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as the Manager of Platform Engineering, with a specific focus on data-related topics. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to combine your expertise in data engineering and management with product owner responsibilities. You will be responsible for leading a team of platform engineers, driving data initiatives, and ensuring the successful delivery of our data platform products and solutions.

What does a Manager Platform Engineering do at Fluence?

  • Team Leadership and Management:
  • Build and lead a team of platform engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members, enabling their professional growth.
  • Define team goals, set performance expectations, and conduct regular performance evaluations.
  • Data Strategy and Initiatives:
  • Develop and execute the overall data strategy for the organization, in alignment with business objectives.
  • Identify and prioritize data-related initiatives that drive innovation, efficiency, and growth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders, to define data requirements and ensure effective data governance.
  • Product Owner:
  • Serve as the product owner for an agile development team, collaborating closely with stakeholders to define product vision, goals, and roadmap.
  • Create and maintain the product backlog, ensuring that it reflects the strategic priorities and customer needs.
  • Collaborate with the development team to refine user stories, prioritize features, and plan sprint activities.
  • Technical Leadership:
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance in software engineering, data platform, and best practices.
  • Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of data platforms and systems.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering and product management, and apply relevant knowledge to drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
  • Foster effective communication and collaboration across teams, ensuring transparency and shared understanding of goals, progress, and challenges.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements, address concerns, and deliver solutions that meet their needs.
  • Present technical and strategic information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior management.

What does the ideal candidate look like?

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced certifications in data engineering or product management are a plus.
  • Proven experience as a manager or team lead in platform engineering, with a strong focus on data-related topics.
  • In-depth knowledge of data engineering, data architecture, and data governance principles.
  • Experience as a product owner, working with cross-functional teams and driving product development in an iterative manner.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, continuous integration, and delivery practices.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
  • Familiarity with data technologies and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, EdgeX, TimescaleDB).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering practical and scalable solutions.
  • If you are passionate about data engineering, product ownership, and leading high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you. Join our dynamic organization and play a crucial role in shaping our data-driven platform and products.