AVP Platform Engineering

TJX Companies

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• 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

• 19+ years of IT infrastructure/platform engineering experience
• Global team leadership at scale
• Deep Oracle platforms expertise
• Hybrid cloud and on-premises architecture experience
• Agile delivery of large-scale initiatives
• Budget and vendor management experience
• Retail or large enterprise environment experience
• Product-centric operating model familiarity
• Transformation initiatives (cloud, automation, modernization)