Senior Director – Data Platform

Salesforce

. Own and champion the technical vision and roadmap for the enterprise data platform .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $218,400 - $365,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading squad-based data teams and driving data platform modernization, with a strong focus on B2B financial metrics and AI enablement. Capable of fostering cross-functional collaboration and managing complex stakeholder relationships to achieve strategic goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B2B Financial MetricsData Platform ModernizationSquad-Based Team LeadershipAI/ML EnablementUnified Governance

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Hard Skills

Data Quality ManagementSLA ManagementMetric StandardizationData GovernanceData AnalyticsData EngineeringChange ManagementArchitecture GuidanceOperationalizationProduct Adoption Analysis

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationCoachingPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

SnowflakeDbtAirflowTableauSalesforce Data Cloud

Industry Keywords

Data MeshAnalytics ModernizationData-Driven Decision-MakingCross-Functional PartnershipsHigh-Accountability Culture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowCloudTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and champion the technical vision and roadmap for the enterprise data platform
Align platform priorities with company goals, especially AI enablement, analytics modernization, and data-driven decision-making
Operationalize a data mesh/domain-oriented model with unified governance and operating model across the data stack
Provide technical guidance on architecture, data quality, reliability, and SLAs
Manage vendors and optimize licensing and infrastructure spend
Define and certify core B2B financial metrics, including ARR, bookings, billings, revenue recognition, renewals, churn, expansion, and NRR
Drive product usage and adoption data and connect it to financial outcomes such as renewal risk, upsell, and overages
Build, lead, and mentor a squad-based data team of data engineers, analysts, analytics engineers, and product partners
Establish clear ownership, goals/OKRs, and roadmaps
Manage managers and individual contributors, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development
Cultivate a collaborative, high-accountability culture and strong cross-functional partnerships with Product, Security, Data Governance, Finance, and Business Units

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience running squad-based data teams and leading people leaders
Record of delivering predictably across competing stakeholders
Deep familiarity with B2B financials and usage/adoption data, including metric standardization and data products
Strong technical foundation in modern data platforms, including Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, Tableau, and Salesforce Data Cloud
Ability to guide engineering decisions
Experience enabling AI/ML and advanced analytics through large-scale data platform modernization
Strong background in platform operations, unified governance, and SLA management
Exceptional communication skills with executive leadership and technical audiences
Demonstrated success in change management within a complex, matrixed organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time off programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program
Incentive compensation may be available for certain roles
Equity may be available for certain roles
Reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process