Platform Engineering Manager

Oliver James; Charlotte (AR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is pleased to present a permanent Platform Engineering Manager role within an innovative Asset Management firm. You will shape the infrastructure strategy and oversee the platforms that power critical business services.

Lead DevOps practices, drive automation, and manage cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, highly available solutions while ensuring cost efficiency and strong vendor and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure engineering in financial services/asset management.
• Strong DevOps experience with CI/CD and automation tools.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and align infrastructure engineering strategy with business goals.
• Direct development and operations teams to strengthen DevOps collaboration.
• Drive automation and reliability to deliver scalable, highly available services.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines and resource optimization.
• Maintain budget oversight and optimize resource allocation.

Skills

Infrastructure leadership

DevOps culture

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Excellent communication

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Automation tools

Job description

Join Our Esteemed Client in the Asset Management Industry

Our agency is thrilled to present a high-caliber opportunity for a dedicated Platform Engineering Manager within an innovative Asset Management firm renowned for its cutting-edge approach to technology and its commitment to operational excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and navigate the company's infrastructure engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with the business's overall strategic goals.
• Direct and oversee development and operations teams, enhancing the collaborative efforts between operations and development (Commonly known as DevOps).
• Drive continuous process improvements and integrate best practices in automation, system reliability, and efficiency to achieve a scalable and highly available service environment.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, fostering innovation and establishing timelines for the completion of projects.
• Maintain budgetary oversight and optimize resource allocation to maximize productivity and maintain high standards of service quality and reliability.

Key Skills Required

• Proven expertise in managing infrastructure within an information technology framework in the Asset Management industry.
• Strong background in DevOps, demonstrating a thorough understanding of continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automation tools.
• Ability to foster innovation and effectively manage change within teams.
• Excellent leadership qualities with an ability to manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

This is a permanent position, offering a dynamic and challenging environment to further your achievements alongside the company's success story.