Head of Data Platform

SCOR; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SCOR, a global reinsurer, is seeking a Head of Data Platforms to lead the enterprise data platform ecosystem centered on Databricks and Palantir Foundry. You'll set strategy, architecture and standards for data, analytics and AI at scale across SCOR's global business.

You will lead a global, multidisciplinary team across platform engineering, architecture, governance and FinOps, and partner with senior leaders to translate platform capability into tangible outcomes in underwriting, pricing and

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in enterprise data platforms.
• Deep knowledge of modern data-platform ecosystems, Databricks and Palantir Foundry.
• Proven ability to lead and develop large technical teams.
• Strong governance, security and FinOps understanding.

Responsabilités

• Define and execute SCOR's enterprise data platform strategy and roadmap.
• Lead a global team of platform engineers, architects and specialists.
• Own evolution of Databricks and Palantir Foundry ecosystem.
• Modernise legacy data capabilities into a scalable platform.
• Build a Data Platform Centre of Excellence and drive self-service.
• Shape AI capabilities and agentic AI at enterprise scale.
• Establish architecture, engineering, governance and operational standards.
• Lead platform FinOps and align investment with outcomes.
• Partner with executives on technology investment and priorities.

Connaissances

Enterprise data platforms

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

Engineering leadership

AI governance

Formation

BSc in computer or data science or related field

Outils

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

Description du poste

Within our Tech, Data & AI organization, we are seeking a Head of Data Platforms to lead the design, operation, and continuous evolution of SCOR's enterprise data platform ecosystem, centered around Databricks and Palantir Foundry.
This role is for a senior leader who combines deep platform expertise, strong engineering leadership, and forward-looking innovation, especially in the agentic AI space. You will own the platforms that enable data, analytics, and AI at scale, ensuring they are trusted, governed, cost-efficient, and continuously scaling business growth and AI adoption.

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying "The Art & Science of Risk", SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting‑edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry - actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others - as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by "The SCOR Way." Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.

At SCOR, data and AI are becoming increasingly central to how we innovate, make decisions and serve our businesses. We are now looking for an exceptional Head of Data Platforms to take on a critical leadership role responsible for shaping the technology foundations behind our data and AI ambitions. You'll own and evolve our enterprise platform ecosystem, centred on Databricks and Palantir Foundry, setting the strategy, architecture and standards that enable data, analytics and AI at scale across our global business.

This position can be based in London, Paris, Bucharest or Dublin.

You will lead a global, multidisciplinary team across platform engineering, architecture, governance and FinOps, with ownership of the enterprise data platform ecosystem supporting data, analytics and AI across SCOR. At the centre of that landscape are Databricks and Palantir Foundry, including AIP.

Your remit will go well beyond platform operations.

You will set the vision, architecture and roadmap for our enterprise data platforms; shape how they evolve as AI adoption accelerates; establish the standards that underpin engineering, governance and security; and ensure our investments deliver scalable, resilient and cost‑effective capability.

Just as importantly, you will work closely with senior leaders and business teams to turn platform capability into tangible outcomes across areas including underwriting, pricing, reserving and our corporate functions.

You will have the mandate to:

• Define and execute SCOR's enterprise data platform strategy and roadmap
• Lead and develop a high‑performing global team of platform engineers, architects and specialists
• Own the evolution of our Databricks and Palantir Foundry ecosystem
• Modernise and consolidate legacy data capabilities into a scalable platform environment
• Build a Data Platform Centre of Excellence, accelerating adoption and self‑service
• Shape how SCOR enables AI and emerging agentic AI capabilities at enterprise scale
• Establish world‑class architecture, engineering, governance and operational standards
• Lead platform FinOps, ensuring investment, performance and cost remain closely aligned
• Partner with executive stakeholders on technology investment, innovation, risk and business priorities.

We are looking for a credible technology leader who has successfully led enterprise data platforms at scale and can move comfortably between strategy, architecture, engineering and executive conversations.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and expertise.

• Significant leadership experience in enterprise data platforms, engineering or architecture
• Deep knowledge of modern data‑platform ecosystems, particularly Databricks and/or Palantir Foundry
• The technical depth to challenge and guide engineering and architecture decisions
• Experience building, leading and developing high‑performing technical teams
• Strong understanding of platform governance, security, data architecture and FinOps
• Experience enabling AI/ML workloads and an interest in the rapidly developing agentic AI landscape
• The ability to balance innovation and pace with resilience, governance and risk
• The presence and influence to operate effectively with senior stakeholders across a global organisation.
• Experience within insurance, financial services or another complex regulated environment would be particularly valuable

Required Education:

• BSc in computer or data science, software or computer engineering, applied math, physics, statistics, or a related field or equivalent experience

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must already hold the appropriate right to work for the role location.

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Desired Skills and ExperienceDatabricks, Palantir, Engineering , Leadership, Governance, GenAI platforms , Strategy