Senior Vice President, Technology Platforms

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com

Job Description

Experian Platform Delivery (EPD) is made up of multiple teams that deliver cloud and on-prem services to our business. We own, implement, and deliver many platforms including, but not limited to, authentication, security/crypto delivery and ServiceNow. We enable services to our business in all regions that allows them to move fast with confidence that the security, operational and financial goals are focused on ensuring a great outcome for our clients and consumers.

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Senior Vice President of Technology Platforms to lead our global technology infrastructure and delivery capabilities. Reporting to our EVP, Platform Delivery Office, this executive will oversee the Global Network Team and the Global Product & Portfolio Delivery Team, ensuring seamless integration, innovation, and execution across our technology platforms. The ideal candidate brings a fresh perspective, transformational leadership, and an understanding of modern technology ecosystems to achieve strategic growth and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

• A transformational leader who inspires innovation and drives accountability.
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.
• A collaborative partner who excels in a global, matrixed environment.
• A technology evangelist who stays ahead of trends and brings fresh, forward-thinking ideas to the table.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the global strategy for technology platforms, aligning with business goals and driving innovation across network infrastructure and product delivery.
• Team Oversight: Lead and develop high-achieving global teams, including the Global Network Team and the Global Product & Portfolio Delivery Team, encouraging a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Technology Vision: Champion the adoption of emerging technologies, cloud-first strategies, and scalable platforms to future-proof our digital capabilities.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure robust, secure, and high-achieving global network operations and delivery pipelines. Drive efficiency, reliability, and scalability across all platforms.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication: Collaborate with executive leadership, business units, and external partners to align technology initiatives with enterprise priorities. Demonstrate executive presence while presenting to C-suite leaders and build cross-functional relationships with ease.
• Governance & Compliance: Establish and enforce governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with global standards, regulations, and best practices.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role.
• Deep expertise in network architecture, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps, and agile delivery methodologies.
• Proven track record of leading global technology teams and delivering complex, enterprise-scale platforms.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical strategies into measurable business outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and change management skills.
• Poise and ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure, high-stress situations.
• Excellent presentation skills, especially with senior executive audiences
• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Additional Information

Benefits/Perks

• Comprehensive executive level total rewards package including your health and insurance b