AVP Platform Engineering

Associate Vice President (AVP)

Oracle Platforms & Global Infrastructure (ETO-PIE)
Location: India (with global responsibilities)

Role Overview

The Associate Vice President (AVP) will serve as the global leader for Oracle platform engineering within the Enterprise Technology Organization (ETO) - Platform Infrastructure & Engineering (PIE). This role is accountable for setting the strategic direction, driving product and platform delivery, and leading a globally distributed team supporting mission-critical enterprise platforms.

The AVP will play a key leadership role in advancing a modern, product-centric, and agile operating model while ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance across a complex hybrid infrastructure landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Strategy & Product Leadership

• Define and execute the enterprise Oracle platform strategy aligned with business priorities

• Lead product management, capability development, and lifecycle governance for Oracle platforms

• Drive modernization and continuous improvement initiatives across the platform portfolio

Engineering & Technology Leadership

• Provide senior engineering oversight across a diverse technology ecosystem, including:

• Oracle platforms

• IBM Z Mainframe

• BMC Control-M

• AIX environments

• Integration platforms (IBM and SaaS-based)

• Public cloud (Azure, GCP)

• On-premises infrastructure (VMware, Dell storage, Windows, Linux)

• Ensure robust architecture, engineering standards, and operational excellence

Global Delivery & Execution

• Lead delivery of platform capabilities across 20+ global systems using agile methodologies

• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute epics, roadmaps, and strategic initiatives

• Ensure reliable, scalable, and secure platform operations across regions

People & Talent Leadership

• Lead and develop a global team of 35-45 associates, including India-based resources

• Oversee workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning

• Provide direct leadership to regional IT managers across multiple infrastructure domains

• Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and innovation-driven culture

Financial & Operational Management

• Own and manage an annual budget of approximately $20M

• Drive financial discipline, cost optimization, and vendor management

• Ensure effective use of resources across internal teams and external partners

Regional Leadership (India)

• Provide local leadership across Cloud Engineering, Hosting, Mainframe, and Integration teams

• Ensure alignment between global strategy and regional execution

• Oversee HR, performance management, and employee engagement at the local level

Qualifications

Required

• 19+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, platform engineering, or enterprise systems

• Proven leadership experience managing global, distributed teams at scale

• Deep expertise in Oracle platforms and enterprise infrastructure environments

• Strong experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises architectures

• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale technology initiatives using agile methodologies

• Experience managing significant operating budgets and vendor ecosystems

Preferred

• Experience in large, global retail or enterprise environments

• Familiarity with product-centric operating models

• Strong background in transformation initiatives (cloud, automation, platform modernization)

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and enterprise mindset

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management

• Ability to lead through complexity and drive transformation

• Results-oriented with a focus on execution and accountability

• Commitment to talent development and organizational excellence

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a critical global platform organization, drive enterprise transformation, and influence the future of infrastructure and engineering in a modern, digital-first environment.