Head Of Platforms - Technology, Infrastructure And Operations
Case Law Reporter
New York, NY, US
Base: $118,300 - $263,800 depending on location; b...
Hybrid
15+ years in platform or infrastructure engineering
Experience leading large-scale cultural transformations
Platform-as-a-product operating model expertise
The Head of Platform leads the delivery and evolution of Elsevier's internal developer platform as a core driver of engineering transformation
Job Summary
The Head of Platform leads the delivery and evolution of Elsevier's internal developer platform as a core driver of engineering transformation.
This role is accountable for shifting from fragmented infrastructure services to a unified internal developer platform that accelerates modernization and reuse.
The leader will build and manage a global platform organization of 95–125 engineers while embedding an automation-first culture.
Matching Summary
The Head of Platform leads the delivery and evolution of Elsevier's internal developer platform as a core driver of engineering transformation.
Salary
Base: $118,300 - $263,800 depending on location; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Country specific benefits offered
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
15+ years in platform or infrastructure engineering
Experience leading large-scale cultural transformations
Platform-as-a-product operating model expertise
Strong background in SRE and observability
Proven ability to lead distributed engineering teams
Nice-to-have
Familiarity with AI-enabled engineering practices
Experience with Backstage or similar developer portals
Knowledge of DORA and SPACE metrics
Strong stakeholder influence in complex organizations
Key Requirements
15+ years experience in platform, software, or infrastructure engineering