Senior Director, Data Platform

linq

Senior Director of Data Platform leading and unifying Business Systems and Data Engineering functions. Responsible for strategic and operational management of LINQ’s data-driven operations.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeTexas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudETL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and evolve LINQ’s Data Platform strategy, spanning Business Systems (Salesforce and RevOps tooling) and Data Engineering (Snowflake, dbt).
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team across two functions; managers and individual contributors alike.
Ensure data reliability, governance, and operational excellence across all systems under your purview.
Partner cross-functionally with Revenue, Finance, Product, and Engineering to translate business needs into scalable data solutions.
Own the strategy and operations of LINQ’s Salesforce environment, including Sales Cloud, CPQ, and all connected RevOps tooling.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Success to capture business requirements and translate them into scalable CRM solutions.
Govern data quality, user access, integration architecture, and system reliability across all Business Systems platforms.
Evaluate, procure, and manage third-party RevOps tools (e.g., Gong, Clari, ZoomInfo, or similar) to support GTM effectiveness and revenue intelligence.
Drive adoption and change management as new tools and processes are introduced across revenue-facing teams.
Own the architecture and operations of LINQ’s modern data stack, including data warehouse, transformation layer, and orchestration/pipeline tooling.
Lead data modeling strategy, ensuring clean, well-documented, and business-aligned data products across Finance, RevOps, Product, and Operations domains.
Establish and enforce data governance standards: lineage, cataloging, access controls, and data quality frameworks.
Partner with Analytics, Engineering, and Product to deliver trusted data to downstream consumers; dashboards, reporting, and operational workflows.
Drive the evolution of LINQ’s data infrastructure from ingestion through transformation to delivery.
Hire, develop, and retain strong technical and operational talent across both functions.
Set clear team direction, priorities, and OKRs in alignment with LINQ’s strategic goals.
Represent the Data Platform function in senior leadership forums and cross-functional planning.
Build a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement across your team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience); advanced degree a plus.
10+ years of experience in data, business systems, or related technical fields, with at least 4+ years in a senior leadership role managing managers and cross-functional teams.
Deep expertise with Salesforce (Sales Cloud, CPQ preferred) and demonstrated experience governing RevOps technology ecosystems.
Strong background in modern data engineering: Snowflake, dbt, ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, and cloud data infrastructure.
Proven ability to bridge business needs and technical execution—translating ambiguous requirements into reliable systems and data products.
Experience establishing data governance, quality, and security frameworks at scale.
Track record of building and developing high-performing technical teams in fast-paced, growth-stage environments.
Excellent communication and executive presence—able to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strong project and program management skills; comfortable managing competing priorities across multiple workstreams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flex Your Workspace: Work remote from one of our eligible states across the US, or if you’re near Austin three days in office a week!
Planning Your Future: Our 401(k) plan comes with a 4% employer match on total earnings (not just your base salary).
Performance Pays Off: Whether it’s a company bonus or target sales commission, your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
Vacation Your Way: Our flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan lets you take the time you need, when you need it.
Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to welcome your new addition – We’ve got you covered!
Ten Paid Corporate Holidays: Enjoy a little extra downtime to relax and recharge with the ten paid holidays each year.
Giving Back: Feel good while doing good – 16 paid volunteer hours to support the causes that matter most to you. #LINQCares
Benefits That Have Your Back (And Teeth, Too!): Rock-solid medical, dental and vision coverage. Pick your vibe: a low deductible PPO and pair with an FSA or a HDHP with a sweet HSA – with contributions from LINQ. Dental perks that even cover braces for the kiddos.
Wellness Perks: Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D insurance. Gym reimbursements and tons of extra savings on travel assistance, employee assistance, and even pet insurance options.
Rewards For Referrals: Got an amazing candidate in your network? Send them our way and earn a referral bonus when they join the team!

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

SalesforceSales CloudCPQSnowflakedbtETLELTdata modelingdata governancedata quality

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinfluencecollaborationteam developmentproject managementprogram managementstrategic planningchange managementproblem-solving