Senior Data Platform Manager

T. Rowe Price; Owings Mills (MD); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Family care resources

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks an experienced leader to head their Data Platforms team, responsible for strategy execution supporting vast customer data. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in data platform management, data engineering, and analytics, as well as strong leadership and communication skills to partner with business stakeholders. This hybrid position offers significant salary ranging from $137,000 to $234,000 depending on experience, and includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in data roles.
• Experience leading analytics teams at scale.
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute data platform strategy.
• Design and implement data access and integration solutions.
• Build and evolve analytical platform capabilities.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand data needs.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance.
• Manage and mentor teams of data professionals.
• Translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance platforms.
• Ensure platform performance and outcomes.

Skills

Data platform leadership

Data engineering

Analytics

Communication

AI/ML integration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Data architectures (data lakes, warehouses)

APIs

Streaming technologies

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced leader to head our Data Platforms team within the Individual Investors business. This role is responsible for defining and executing the strategy for enterprise data platforms that support over 1.3M customers and $200B in assets under management.

The ideal candidate will lead the development of scalable, high‑performing data platforms that enable seamless data access, advanced analytics, and AI‑driven capabilities. This leader will partner closely with business and technology stakeholders to drive data integration, promote self‑service access, and ensure high standards of data quality, governance, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Define and Execute Data Platform Strategy: Lead the vision, roadmap, and delivery of data platforms that support scalable operational and analytical use cases across the organization.
• Enable Scalable Data Access and Integration: Design and implement data products, integration patterns, and a data marketplace that simplify and standardize data access for internal and external users.
• Build and Evolve Analytical Platforms: Develop and maintain modern analytics and reporting capabilities to support insights, measurement, and data-driven decision‑making.
• Drive Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior business and technology leaders to understand data needs, align priorities, and deliver impactful solutions.
• Ensure Data Quality, Governance, and Compliance: Establish and enforce standards, policies, and controls to maintain high levels of data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and Develop High‑Performing Teams: Manage and mentor a team of platform owners and engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate and Influence at All Levels: Translate complex technical concepts into clear insights for non‑technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Drive Innovation and Emerging Capabilities: Evaluate and integrate new technologies, including AI/ML, to enhance platform capabilities and accelerate business outcomes.
• Own Platform Performance and Outcomes: Ensure platforms meet performance, scalability, and reliability targets while delivering measurable business value.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND 8+ years of total relevant work experience

Preferred

• Proven experience leading data platform, data engineering, or analytics teams at scale
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures (data lakes, warehouses, APIs, streaming)
• Experience building data products, data marketplaces, or self‑service analytics platforms
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence strategic decisions
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration in data platforms is a plus
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and business audiences

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$137,000.00 - $234,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers

$151,000.00 - $258,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.

$171,000.00 - $293,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Job Posting Availability

This Job Posting Is Expected To Be Available Until

05/31/2026

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.

Featured Employee Benefits To Enrich Your Life

• Competitive compensation
• Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.