Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is looking for a Senior Manager, Data Platform Engineering to lead the evolution of a growing data ecosystem from startup-level operations to enterprise-grade scalability. You will oversee a team of data engineers and analytics professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture while driving technical excellence, operational rigor, and innovation.
What You'll Do
- Lead, mentor, and grow the Data Platform team, building a high-performance culture and ensuring career development opportunities.
- Develop and maintain robust, scalable data engineering processes and pipelines, balancing speed with quality and minimizing technical debt.
- Oversee data ingestion, ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and self-service reporting solutions from diverse sources.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to define strategies, roadmaps, and best practices that align the data ecosystem with business goals.
- Ensure operational excellence, system performance, and reliability of critical data applications, tools, and infrastructure.
- Drive adoption of enterprise-grade standards for data quality, governance, security, and observability.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative environment that prioritizes team growth, inclusion, and impact.
What We're Looking For
- BA or MA in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field with expertise in modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), ETL/ELT, data warehousing, and real-time data processing.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing and mentoring high-performing data teams.
- 5+ years of experience working with healthcare data, including familiarity with compliance, regulatory requirements, and data governance.
- 3+ years of experience in agile environments, driving iterative development and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to implement scalable data engineering frameworks, processes, and best practices.
Technical Stack
- AWS
- Azure
- ETL/ELT
- Data Warehousing
- Real-time data processing
Team & Environment
Lead a team of data engineers and analytics professionals.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health insurance coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Performance bonus opportunities
- Fully remote work
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Salary range: $175,000 – $195,000
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position for candidates located in the United States.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors fosters an inclusive and collaborative team culture.


