Lead the Platform & Architecture organization for MediaOS, managing multiple Engineering Managers, senior engineers, and platform architects across employees and contractors.
Own the technical vision, architecture, and execution strategy for the MediaOS core platform, shared services, and cross-cutting capabilities.
Establish and communicate platform and architectural strategy aligned to IQVIA Digital’s business objectives, product roadmap, and long-term scalability needs.
Ensure consistent design, development, deployment, and maintenance standards across all core platform services and systems.
Remain approximately 10% hands-on, partnering with architects and senior engineers on: platform design and reviews, key architectural decisions, complex technical problem solving.
Oversee staffing, performance, and development across global teams, including both employees and contractors, ensuring alignment to delivery and architectural goals.
Build and develop a strong bench of engineering managers and architects, providing coaching, mentorship, and career guidance.
Partner closely with Product, Architecture, and other Digital leaders to ensure engineering execution and platform direction are tightly aligned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Twelve (12)+ years of software engineering experience with a strong foundation in building and operating large-scale platforms.
Eight (8)+ years of progressive engineering management experience, including managing managers and senior technical leaders.
Proven experience leading platform, and/or shared-services engineering organizations.
Strong background in application architecture, API design, distributed systems, and enterprise platform engineering.
Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on technical depth with senior-level leadership and delegation.
Experience leading global, distributed engineering teams across onshore and offshore locations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and align cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience partnering closely with product and enterprise architecture organizations.

Benefits

Incentive plans
Bonuses
Health and welfare benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

software engineeringplatform architectureAPI designdistributed systemsenterprise platform engineeringtechnical visionexecution strategydesign standardsdevelopment standardsdeployment standards

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcommunicationinfluencecollaborationproblem solvingcoachingperformance managementstrategic alignmentteam development

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering