gategroup

Global Manager – Core IT Platform Services

gategroup

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Reston • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

CloudCyber SecurityERP

About the role

  • Manage the lifecycle of enterprise applications (ERP, HRIS, Finance, Procurement, Legal, etc.) in line with architecture and security standards.
  • Maintain platform lifecycle plans (upgrades, patches, dependencies, end-of-life).
  • Ensure documentation, configuration baselines, and standards are maintained.
  • Drive platform harmonization and rationalization, removing duplications.
  • Promote global adoption of standardized templates and configurations.
  • Define and enforce platform policies, release processes, and change governance.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, identity, and audit requirements.
  • Work with Business Engagement to translate functional needs into scalable platform solutions.
  • Coordinate with Infrastructure, Architecture, and Innovation teams.
  • Manage platform vendors and system integrators to ensure performance and contract compliance.
  • Collaborate with IT Operations & Service Reliability on monitoring, incident prevention, and SRE practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Business Administration
  • 10+ years of experience in IT, enterprise applications, or platform management
  • 7+ years managing enterprise platforms across ERP, HRIS, Finance, Procurement, and corporate systems
  • Proven delivery of global platform standardization, simplification, and rationalization initiatives
  • Strong track record in vendor and system integrator management
  • Strong expertise in enterprise application platforms, including ERP, HRIS, Finance, Procurement, and corporate support systems
  • Solid understanding of platform lifecycle management, including upgrades, patching, and end-of-life planning
  • Experience with integration platforms, middleware, and cloud / hybrid IT environments
  • Ability to define and track platform KPIs related to reliability, cost efficiency, and user experience
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional regional languages are an asset.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
enterprise applicationsplatform managementplatform lifecycle managementintegration platformsmiddlewarecloud IThybrid ITKPI trackingvendor managementsystem integrator management
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingchange managementdocumentation skillsglobal adoption promotionfunctional needs translation