Enterprise Data Platform Lead (Lakehouse)

Morton; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton is seeking a Database Platform Lead to oversee the Data Lakehouse platform for a large professional services organization. This role emphasizes platform ownership, governance, and stakeholder communication across teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with enterprise data platforms, strong Azure/Databricks knowledge, and proven vendor management, driving initiatives and ensuring reliable operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting, administering, or owning enterprise data platforms, analytics environments, or business-critical technology applications.
• Experience with enterprise data platforms, data integrations, or business intelligence environments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Databricks, or comparable cloud-based data platforms.
• Understanding of SQL, data pipelines, data validation, and integration concepts.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendors, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving technology initiatives.
• Strong business analysis skills, including gathering requirements and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Strong organizational skills, documentation abilities, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall operations, performance, and lifecycle of the enterprise Data Lakehouse platform.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for platform-related initiatives, enhancements, support requests, and vendor coordination.
• Partner with business stakeholders and executive leadership to understand data, reporting, analytics, and integration requirements.
• Translate business needs into actionable requirements for technical teams.
• Coordinate with Data Architects, Developers, BI teams, and IT resources for platform implementations.
• Oversee platform monitoring, issue resolution, data validation, and operational support.
• Manage vendor relationships, escalations, upgrades, releases, and implementation activities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including data flows, integration diagrams, operational procedures, and support processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, establish priorities, and ensure projects progress toward completion.
• Support platform governance, security, data quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise data platforms

Azure/Databricks knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Morton is seeking a Database Platform Lead to oversee the Data Lakehouse platform for a large professional services organization. This role emphasizes platform ownership, governance, and stakeholder communication across teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with enterprise data platforms, strong Azure/Databricks knowledge, and proven vendor management, driving initiatives and ensuring reliable operations.