Colgate-Palmolive
Technical Platform Owner
Colgate-Palmolive, Piscataway, New Jersey, us, 08854
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
# 163120 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
Join Colgate's Information Technology team and be part of an exciting journey in today's dynamic tech world! Our innovative team plays a key role in driving our growth.
As a Technical Platform Owner for the Data Engineering team, you'll focus on enhancing Colgate’s platforms. You'll implement governance, maximize value, and foster a data-driven culture. Shape product vision, create roadmaps, and manage the backlog while working closely with developers, stakeholders, and customers. Lead Agile Sprints, utilizing the expertise of platform engineers.
We're seeking a self-motivated individual with strong communication and leadership skills, experienced in data engineering and multitasking. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Work visa sponsorship not available for this position
What you'll do:
Lead the development and delivery of complex data engineering components, aligning them with a shared organizational vision and strategy.
Act as the primary stakeholder liaison, driving Agile Sprints, prioritizing platform needs, and maximizing infrastructure value while addressing risks.
Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure platform meets requirements and aligns with business goals, maintaining a strategic plan and backlog.
Mentor associates, document standards and best practices, and ensure audit compliance.
Partner with engineers to resolve complex issues and continuously assess and improve the platform's capabilities.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or IT, or Mathematics, or Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in data engineering tools and deployment platforms, including CI/CD and containerization (e.g., Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience in developing monitoring systems, working within Agile methodologies, and leading cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in technical platforms for effective communication with product teams.
Experience in designing and delivering complex technical platforms.
Knowledgeable in data warehousing technologies and methodologies.
Skilled in SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
Skill in prioritizing and balancing stakeholder needs, with a deep understanding of strategic objectives and risk mitigation.
Ability to manage complexity for simple customer solutions and effectively communicate information and timelines.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $91,200.00 - $134,400.00 USD
Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:
Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .
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# 163120 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
Join Colgate's Information Technology team and be part of an exciting journey in today's dynamic tech world! Our innovative team plays a key role in driving our growth.
As a Technical Platform Owner for the Data Engineering team, you'll focus on enhancing Colgate’s platforms. You'll implement governance, maximize value, and foster a data-driven culture. Shape product vision, create roadmaps, and manage the backlog while working closely with developers, stakeholders, and customers. Lead Agile Sprints, utilizing the expertise of platform engineers.
We're seeking a self-motivated individual with strong communication and leadership skills, experienced in data engineering and multitasking. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Work visa sponsorship not available for this position
What you'll do:
Lead the development and delivery of complex data engineering components, aligning them with a shared organizational vision and strategy.
Act as the primary stakeholder liaison, driving Agile Sprints, prioritizing platform needs, and maximizing infrastructure value while addressing risks.
Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure platform meets requirements and aligns with business goals, maintaining a strategic plan and backlog.
Mentor associates, document standards and best practices, and ensure audit compliance.
Partner with engineers to resolve complex issues and continuously assess and improve the platform's capabilities.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or IT, or Mathematics, or Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in data engineering tools and deployment platforms, including CI/CD and containerization (e.g., Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience in developing monitoring systems, working within Agile methodologies, and leading cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in technical platforms for effective communication with product teams.
Experience in designing and delivering complex technical platforms.
Knowledgeable in data warehousing technologies and methodologies.
Skilled in SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
Skill in prioritizing and balancing stakeholder needs, with a deep understanding of strategic objectives and risk mitigation.
Ability to manage complexity for simple customer solutions and effectively communicate information and timelines.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $91,200.00 - $134,400.00 USD
Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:
Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .
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