SVP - Platform Delivery

Submer; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Submer seeks a Senior Vice President of Platform Delivery to lead the strategy, execution, and operations of our technology platforms and delivery teams. You will guide platform engineering, software delivery, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and release management to scale AI-ready infrastructure.

You will partner with Product, Security, Operations, and Business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with growth objectives, while driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology delivery or platform operations.
• 8+ years in senior executive leadership managing large-scale global teams.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise platforms and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise platform delivery strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of technology platforms and infrastructure.
• Lead large-scale platform transformation, cloud migration, and modernization.
• Establish governance, risk, and compliance for technology delivery.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Cloud technologies

Platform engineering

DevOps/CI-CD

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Enterprise software delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

SAFe

PMP

ITIL

Job description

Senior Vice President (SVP), Platform Delivery

About Submer

Submer enables organizations scaling AI to overcome the limits of traditional datacenters across power, compute density and efficiency.

We design and deliver scalable, high-density AI datacenter infrastructure built around industry-leading liquid cooling, supporting everything from early AI deployments to full-scale production environments.

Acting as a full-stack delivery partner, Submer provides advisory, design, build and IT integration through a single point of accountability, working with a deep ecosystem of technology specialists. This end-to-end approach accelerates time-to-AI while reducing operational cost, complexity and environmental impact.

What impact you will have

The Senior Vice President of Platform Delivery is responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and operational excellence of the organization's technology platforms and delivery functions. This executive leader oversees cross-functional teams responsible for platform engineering, software delivery, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, release management, and technical operations, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that support business growth and innovation.

The SVP of Platform Delivery partners closely with Product, Engineering, Security, Operations, and Business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with strategic objectives while driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the enterprise platform delivery strategy aligned with business goals.
• Establish and drive technology roadmaps that support scalability, reliability, and innovation.
• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize investments and technology initiatives.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Platform Delivery & Operations

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of technology platforms, applications, and infrastructure services.
• Lead large-scale platform transformation, modernization, and cloud migration initiatives.
• Ensure delivery predictability, quality, performance, and adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Implement best practices for Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and platform engineering.

Organizational Leadership

• Lead and develop high-performing teams across engineering, platform operations, and delivery management.
• Build organizational capabilities through talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Establish performance metrics and accountability frameworks.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership regarding technology delivery and operational performance.
• Collaborate with Product Management to ensure platform capabilities meet business needs.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and strategic technology partners.
• Ensure platform security, availability, resilience, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish governance frameworks for technology delivery and operational risk management.
• Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident management processes.
• Manage multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets.
• Drive cost optimization and resource allocation strategies.
• Evaluate and negotiate vendor partnerships and technology investments.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology delivery, engineering, or platform operations.
• 8+ years in senior executive leadership roles managing large-scale global teams.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise platforms and digital transformation initiatives.
• Deep expertise in cloud technologies, platform engineering, DevOps, Agile methodologies, and software delivery.
• Experience managing complex technology portfolios and enterprise-scale programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience leading SaaS, cloud-native, or enterprise software organizations.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS, Azure, SAFe, PMP, ITIL, or similar.
• Experience supporting high-growth technology environments.

What we offer

Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.

• A great work environment characterized by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.
• You´ll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

Our job titles may span more than one job level. The actual base pay is dependent on a number of factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.

Our inclusive responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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