AVP Data Platform

Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

Title:

AVP Data Platform

Officer Title:

AVP

Grade:

33

FLSA Classification:

Exempt

Date Last Edited:

5/26/2026

Reports To:

Sr Vice President Technology Services

Department:

IT

URL Link

https://hvfcu.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&jobcode=1179

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The AVP Data Platform is a strategic leadership role responsible for the vision, engineering and operational excellence of the enterprise data platform.  The role leads the development and administration of data infrastructure, ensuring a scalable, secure, and highly available platform that supports advanced analytics, business intelligence, and real-time data processing.

The position requires deep technical expertise in modern data technologies along with the ability to align data initiatives with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

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Develop and execute a multi-year roadmap to evolve the data platform from legacy silos to a modern, unified environment

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Align platform capabilities with business goals, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, growth, and innovation through data

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Oversee development of ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing solutions, and streaming capabilities

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Ensure platform performance, reliability, and accessibility

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Partner with appropriate teams to implement identity-based access controls, encryption, and industry best practices

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Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements

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Collaborate with IT, Banking, Risk, Finance, Audit, Strategy, and HR to support data and reporting needs

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Manage relationships with technology partners and cloud service providers

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Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team including Data Engineers, Power BI Engineers, Database Administrators, and Tool Administrators

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Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

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Manage budget across staffing, technology, and vendor engagements to ensure return on investment

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Oversee adherence to SDLC and ITSM

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Enforce departmental standards and procedures to maintain data and system integrity

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Support enterprise initiatives and cross functional projects

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Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

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Participate in required training, including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)

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Demonstrate alignment with organizational mission and values

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Adhere to all Credit Union policies, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements. Participate in all required and recommended training and development including, but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act training (BSA) and demonstrate attained knowledge. Participate on Credit Union teams, projects and strategic initiatives when the opportunity arises. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

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Embrace and apply HVCU’s guiding principles to all activities and responsibilities. This includes the Credit Union’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, Employee and Member Value Propositions, Sales and Service Model, and commitment to Lean Six Sigma practices. Support the Credit Union’s initiatives by demonstrating teamwork and professionalism.

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Responsible for regular and predictable attendance including punctuality.

Bachelor’s Degree

In Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

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ITIL v4 or v5 foundation (or within 1 year of joining)

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Certified Information Technology Manager (CITM) or comparable (or within 1 year of joining)

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Minimum 5 Years

Leadership experience ( Sr Manager or higher)

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Minimum 10 Years

Progressive IT experience

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Minimum 10 Years

Experience with modern data platforms and technologies

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Deep understanding and experience with core platforms & tools (Azure, Databricks, Data quality tools e.g., GX,DLT,Soda,Monte Carlo, Infrastructure as Code e.g., Terraform, Unity Catalog)

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Knowledge of data engineering and processing (ETL/ELT framework, Streaming and real-time platforms e.g, Kafka, Confluent, Workflow orchestration e.g., Airflow)

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Expertise in analytics and development (Power BI, Python, MLOps)

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Strong working knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and RBAC principles and Encryption and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles

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Strategic project management skills, proficient in Waterfall and Agile principles.

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Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills and ability to influence and communicate at the business level

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Proven ability to build, mentor and nurture high-performing teams.

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Strong critical thinking skills, analytical reasoning, innovation, and adaptability.

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Ability to operate effectively in changing environments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequency

Physical Demand

Weight (lbs.)

Frequently

Sit for prolonged periods of time

Frequently

Required to communicate verbally

Frequently

Normal range of vision and hearing abilities required

Occasionally

Lift and/or move objects

10

Occasionally

Travel outside of work location to attend meetings and training programs

Rarely

Travel outside of work location to provide applicable technical/physical support

Rarely

Travel outside of work location to cover in other locations and to attend meetings and training programs

Frequently

Required to skillfully operate a computer, telephone and other standard office equipment

Frequently

Manual dexterity required

Frequently

Manual and finger dexterity required

Frequently

Work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Occasionally

Be on call and work extended hours as requested

Occasionally

Able to respond to after-hours calls for maintenance/technical issues

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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Typically the noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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May experience occasional job stress in response to job demands.

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High energy, high impact atmosphere.

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There are no significant hazardous conditions.

View Competencies

Service Excellence

Consistently incorporates Hudson Valley's member and employee value proposition, reinforcing organizational culture and brand differentiators.

Level 2

1. Creates a positive team environment by celebrating successes and driving excellence.  2. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments.  3. Effectively communicates the connection between culture and the business strategy.  4. Implements effective strategies and activities that promote long term customer loyalty.  5. Inspires and strives for excellence in all aspects of work including setting high performance goals for oneself and others.

Leadership

Leads people towards meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters diversity, development, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Level 2

1. Creates a connection to demonstrate how daily actions contribute to organizational outcomes. Coaches team to assume full responsibility for shared goals and objectives.   2. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.   3. Implements the organization’s workforce development/planning strategies within business units.  4. Makes well-informed, effective and timely decisions, even when data is limited.  5. Takes a stand, maintains integrity and tactfully defends position in the face of significant opposition.

Resiliency

Adapts positively to changing environments in order to achieve business results.

Level 3

1. Encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting edge programs/processes.  2. Establishes programs that result in continuous improvement through innovation and lean thinking.   3. Guides others to understand and accept change more readily. Directs team through ambiguity to ensure ongoing success.   4. Leads a continuous cycle of innovation that incorporates feedback and lean thinking to improve future initiatives.  5. Remains in touch with the evolving needs and demands of the market and looks for trends and new ideas that might affect the organization.

Results Driven

Drives critical activities to completion. Meets organizational goals and customer expectations.

Level 3

1. Conducts ongoing organizational unit performance and risk analysis, recognizing strategic opportunities for success as well as potential risks. Adjusts strategies to address opportunities as well as potential risks to ensure attainment of business unit targets.  2. Evaluates organizational benefits and impacts of regulations. Creates standards and business processes to ensure regulatory compliance.  3. Leads organizational units to drive critical activities to completion. Demonstrates how units contribute to organizational results.  4. Sets operational productivity measures in terms consistent with business strategy. Defines responsibilities and processes for monitoring, communicating progress, and measuring results.

Strategic Visioning

Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision within the organization; acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.

Level 2

1. Cultivates effective cross-boundary relationships focused on shared strategic interests.  2. Deals quickly with lack of alignment to ensure agreed upon strategy is integrated into planning process.  3. Enrolls stakeholders in communicating and coordinating activities to support the organization's vision and strategies.  4. Identifies the critical interdependencies among system elements that help and hinder performance.  5. Influences the manner in which business decisions are made in the organization

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee in this position.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate, with or without notice.

Nothing contained in this material creates a contract of employment between an employee and Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union or otherwise alters the at-will nature of the employment relationship.

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Please also note that Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union respects the religious beliefs and practices of employees and will, on request, reasonably accommodate its employees when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the Credit Union’s business.  Therefore, unavailability for work due to religious observances or practices may not be a bar to employment.