Head of Platform Engineering

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business.With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at workand in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well ascompensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and valuesdifferences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity. Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.Role SummaryThe Director of Platform Engineering is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of T. Rowe Price's global technology & services. This role will have the opportunity to define/execute platform strategy, vision and roadmap for cloud and hybrid-cloud.This position plays a critical role in ensuring overall resilience and efficiency of T. Rowe Price's technology infrastructure, contributing to the organization's success and growth. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead dynamic teams and drive impactful change in a fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Strategy:Lead enterprise initiatives to migrate platforms and applications from on-prem data centers to cloudDevelop and execute enterprise strategy for technology platforms on-prem and migration to cloudDevelop and lead infrastructure platform transformation/modernization supporting always-on enterprise applications and services.Develop and execute infrastructure strategy to ensure performance, security, scalability and efficiency in support of cloud-first strategy.Collaborate with IT stakeholders to develop, communicate, and execute multi-year technology strategy to simplify architecture and delivery model.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, IT operations, architecture, security, and product management, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of services.Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of platform engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Reliability and Performance:Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of technology platforms and processes that ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of services.Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level objectives (SLOs) to measure and improve system reliability.Proactively identify and mitigate risks to system reliability, including capacity planning, incident management, and disaster recovery.Lead cross-functional efforts spanning development, engineering, architecture, and operations to identify root cause of instability and drive short/long term improvements.Automation and Efficiency:Drive the adoption of automation tools and practices to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.Implement and refine processes for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) to accelerate delivery, improve developer experience and minimize downtime.Promote the use of infrastructure as code (IaC) and other modern practices to streamline operations and improve scalability.Innovation and Improvement:Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.Lead initiatives to optimize system architecture and infrastructure, ensuring scalability and adaptability to future needs.Foster a culture of experimentation and learning, encouraging the team to explore new solutions and approaches.Communication and Collaboration:Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between engineering teams and other departments to ensure alignment and shared understanding.Advocate for best practices in platform engineering across the organization.Proven track record developing, communicating and executing multi-year technology strategy and roadmaps.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's or Master’s degree (or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and 12+ years in platform engineering, cloud engineering, software development, and/or IT operations, with 10+ years of demonstrated technical leadership and team management12+ years of data solution architecture, design, development and/or platform engineering experience.12+ years of progressive leadership experience working withing a large, global financial institutionsProven experience deploying / supporting cloud platforms at scale. AWS preferred.Proven track record of architecting moder modern data integration frameworks, data modeling, ETL/ELT workflows, highly scalable distributed systems using open source and emerging data architecture design and patternsEstablished success implementing and scaling DevOps practices, tools, and frameworks. (i.e. IaC, CI/CD, Agile)Expertise of cloud computing, distributed systems, and modern infrastructure technologies.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams.Preferred:Demonstrated expertise in financial services, specifically investment managementCertifications: SRECP, CRPFINRA RequirementsFINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.Work FlexibilityThis role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home. Base Salary RangesPlease review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.$197,000.00 - $336,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers$217,000.00 - $350,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.$246,000.00 - $350,000.00 for the location of: New York, CaliforniaPlacement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.BenefitsWe value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you. Featured employee benefits to enrich your life: Competitive compensation Annual bonus eligibility A generous retirement plan Hybrid work schedule Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.