Data Platforms Manager

About the role

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Data Platforms Manager to join its IT‑Data team. You will be responsible for administering, governing, and optimizing the enterprise data platforms that support the organization’s humanitarian mission worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and configure data platforms including Azure Purview, Databricks, and Power BI.
• Implement and maintain role‑based access controls (RBAC), workspace administration, and group‑based identity management.
• Manage platform auditing, monitoring, compliance, and license governance.
• Support enterprise data cataloging processes such as column definition, data classification, and ownership identification.
• Handle support tickets for license provisioning, access grants, and issue troubleshooting.
• Train data owners and stewards on new guidelines, standards, and processes.
• Document and maintain privileged roles across platforms (e.g., Fabric Admin, Databricks Account Admin, Domain Admin).
• Align platform configurations with internal security and data protection policies.
• Develop and maintain usage and audit‑log monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with Data Team leads, Data Engineering, Business Analysts, and other IT members to ensure governance and business alignment.

Required profile

• Proven experience administering Azure Purview, Databricks, and Power BI environments.
• Strong understanding of data governance, RBAC, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to train and support data owners and stewards.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Required skills

• Azure Purview
• Databricks
• Power BI
• Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Data cataloging and classification
• Audit logging and monitoring
• License and compliance management

What we offer

• Opportunity to impact millions of lives through humanitarian work.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven environment.
• Professional growth within a global NGO.