Data Platform Lead (d/f/m)
TK Elevator GmbH — Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Who we are
TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.3 billion in fiscal year 2023/2024. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.
What we expect
We are seeking an experienced Data Platform Lead to lead and scale our global Azure-based Data Platform team. This role is critical in driving the strategic development, governance, and expansion of our IoT and enterprise data ecosystem, enabling analytics, machine learning, and GenAI applications. You will be responsible for managing a team of data engineers and architects, ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our data platform while aligning it with business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Team Management: Lead and grow the Data Platform team, fostering a high performance culture, a culture of collaboration, technical excellence and continued innovation.
- End-to-End Platform Ownership: Oversee the design, implementation, and evolution of a scalable, well governed data platform based on Azure (Data Factory, Power BI, ADLS, Databricks) and medallion architecture.
- Data Strategy & Roadmap: Define and execute the strategic vision for the data platform, ensuring alignment with business and digital transformation goals.
- Scalability & Performance: Develop robust data ingestion, transformation, and storage frameworks optimized for IoT and high-volume data workloads.
- Data Governance & Security: Implement governance models that ensure data quality, security, compliance, and reusability, fostering a platform-first mindset across the organization.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, R&D, Business, and Finance teams to integrate and support data-driven solutions that support business objectives.
- Program & Project Leadership: Oversee complex, cross-functional programs and projects, ensuring efficient execution, resource allocation, and stakeholder alignment.
- Technology & Innovation: Drive innovation in data processing, analytics, and AI/ML integration, leveraging emerging Azure and GenAI capabilities.
Who we are looking for
- Proven leadership experience in managing and scaling data platform and data teams.
- Deep expertise in Azure Data Factory, Power BI, ADLS, Databricks, and lakehouse architectures.
- Strong background in IoT data processing, high-volume data pipelines, and ETL workflows.
- Experience in data governance frameworks ensuring security, compliance, and standardization.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and scalable ETL development.
- Demonstrated ability to drive platform adoption, lead cross-functional initiatives, and manage large-scale programs.
- Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and business stakeholders.
- Good understanding of B2B worldExperience with machine learning, AI, and GenAI is a plus.
Preferred Qualities:
- Background in service industries, field service management systems, or operational data models.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in growing high-performing teams.
- Passion for data-driven decision-making and platform thinking.
What we offer
- Health and Safety –Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities
- Flexibility –We support, for example, through flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working options
- Compensation & pension – Fair working conditions, competitive compensation, following “Collective Agreements” and support with pension schemes
- Collaboration & diversity –Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation
- Development –Individual support to help you get started in your new job as well as training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally
- Creative leeway –We offer an environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no-blame-culture
- Sustainability –We act with responsibility and environmental awareness
- Work environment –We have modern workplaces and IT equipment, subsidized lunchtime meals in the canteen, free parking and discounted public transport tickets
Additional information
At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application!
As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let’s overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you.
Contact
Please apply online in English, including your notice period and salary expectation based on a regular 40 hour work week.
Alexandra Dreger
Talent Acquisition
Job details
| Posting date: | 2025/03/07 |
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| Experience level: | Management |
| Type of contract: | Permanent, Full Time |
| Work mode: | Hybrid |
| Job field: | Information Technology |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | DE_ET-EG01161 |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
