AVP Platform Engineering

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TJX Companies At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Job Description: Associate Vice President (AVP) Oracle Platforms & Global Infrastructure (ETO–PIE) Location: India (with global responsibilities) Role Overview The Associate Vice President (AVP) will serve as the global leader for Oracle platform engineering within the Enterprise Technology Organization (ETO) – Platform Infrastructure & Engineering (PIE). This role is accountable for setting the strategic direction, driving product and platform delivery, and leading a globally distributed team supporting mission-critical enterprise platforms. The AVP will play a key leadership role in advancing a modern, product-centric, and agile operating model while ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance across a complex hybrid infrastructure landscape. Key Responsibilities Platform Strategy & Product Leadership Define and execute the enterprise Oracle platform strategy aligned with business priorities Lead product management, capability development, and lifecycle governance for Oracle platforms Drive modernization and continuous improvement initiatives across the platform portfolio Engineering & Technology Leadership Provide senior engineering oversight across a diverse technology ecosystem, including: Oracle platforms IBM Z Mainframe BMC Control-M AIX environments Integration platforms (IBM and SaaS-based) Public cloud (Azure, GCP) On-premises infrastructure (VMware, Dell storage, Windows, Linux) Ensure robust architecture, engineering standards, and operational excellence Global Delivery & Execution Lead delivery of platform capabilities across 20+ global systems using agile methodologies Partner with cross-functional teams to execute epics, roadmaps, and strategic initiatives Ensure reliable, scalable, and secure platform operations across regions People & Talent Leadership Lead and develop a global team of 35–45 associates, including India-based resources Oversee workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning Provide direct leadership to regional IT managers across multiple infrastructure domains Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and innovation-driven culture Financial & Operational Management Own and manage an annual budget of approximately $20M Drive financial discipline, cost optimization, and vendor management Ensure effective use of resources across internal teams and external partners Regional Leadership (India) Provide local leadership across Cloud Engineering, Hosting, Mainframe, and Integration teams Ensure alignment between global strategy and regional execution Oversee HR, performance management, and employee engagement at the local level Qualifications Required 19+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, platform engineering, or enterprise systems Proven leadership experience managing global, distributed teams at scale Deep expertise in Oracle platforms and enterprise infrastructure environments Strong experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises architectures Demonstrated success delivering large-scale technology initiatives using agile methodologies Experience managing significant operating budgets and vendor ecosystems Preferred Experience in large, global retail or enterprise environments Familiarity with product-centric operating models Strong background in transformation initiatives (cloud, automation, platform modernization) Leadership Competencies Strategic thinking and enterprise mindset Strong executive communication and stakeholder management Ability to lead through complexity and drive transformation Results-oriented with a focus on execution and accountability Commitment to talent development and organizational excellence Why Join Us This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a critical global platform organization, drive enterprise transformation, and influence the future of infrastructure and engineering in a modern, digital-first environment. In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. Address: Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City, Inorbit Road Location: APAC Home Office Hyderabad IN