Job Overview
Everest Group is looking for a senior leader who can own solution architecture and drive delivery for enterprise-wide technology initiatives. The first and most critical initiative will be building a data platform and onboarding key systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, and ADP. Over time, this role will also lead architecture and execution for other strategic programs across business applications, integrations, automation, and platform modernization.
This role blends architecture leadership + program execution + team management. You will partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to define target solutions, align teams, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Solution Design (Across Initiatives)
- Own end-to-end solution architecture for major programs across Everest Group (data platform first, then broader enterprise initiatives)
- Define target architecture, standards, and patterns for:
- system integrations (API-first, event/batch patterns where appropriate)
- security, access controls, and compliance alignment
- scalability, reliability, and operational readiness
- Lead architecture/design reviews, ensure best practices, and make pragmatic trade-offs to unblock delivery
Build and Scale Enterprise Data Platform
- Define and own the architecture for the Snowflake-based data platform: environments, data layers, ingestion patterns, governance, and operations
- Establish standards for data ingestion (incremental loads, backfills, history tracking), modeling conventions, and data quality practices
- Implement operational discipline: monitoring/alerting, SLAs, incident response, RCA practices, and cost governance (especially Snowflake compute)
Lead Delivery Across Multiple Strategic Programs
- Create and drive execution plans: roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder updates
- Coordinate work across internal teams and vendors/partners where applicable
- Build repeatable delivery processes: intake/prioritization, sprint/iteration planning, release/change management, and documentation
- Ensure solutions are production-ready with proper testing, security review, and operational handover
Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Manage and mentor engineers/analysts working across these initiatives (data engineering first, then broader teams as scope expands)
- Set expectations for engineering quality: coding practices, reviews, reusable frameworks, documentation culture, and CI/CD discipline
- Identify capability gaps and support hiring/interviewing as the team scales
Stakeholder Management & Business Value
- Partner with business leaders (Research, RevOps, Finance, HR, Operations) to translate needs into clear requirements and measurable outcomes
- Deliver early value wins (faster reporting, reduced manual effort, better visibility across functions) to build adoption and trust
- Communicate trade-offs clearly and align stakeholders on priorities and delivery sequencing
Education and Experience
- 1215 years of overall experience with significant depth in solution architecture and delivery leadership
- Proven track record leading enterprise initiatives end-to-end (architecture through implementation and rollout)
- Strong knowledge of modern architecture patterns:
- application integration (APIs, middleware patterns, batch/event patterns)
- cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable)
- security, identity, and governance best practices
- Strong understanding of data platforms and analytics ecosystems; working knowledge of Snowflake is strongly preferred
- Strong communication and influence skills; comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ownership mindsetdrives execution, not just designs
Nice to Have
- Experience building or modernizing data platforms (Snowflake / Azure data stack preferred)
- Experience integrating enterprise SaaS systems like Salesforce, NetSuite, ADP, and collaboration tools like SharePoint
- Exposure to orchestration/transformation tools (ADF/Airflow/dbt) and CI/CD practices
- Experience delivering platform modernization or enterprise application programs beyond data
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
- Data platform foundation established with clear standards for security, ingestion, quality, and operations
- Salesforce/NetSuite/ADP onboarding delivered with reliable refresh and trusted datasets
- Delivery model established that can be reused for future enterprise initiatives (predictable execution, strong stakeholder alignment, measurable value)
- Team operates with high engineering discipline and clear ownership
