Chanel Manager, Data Platform Engineering

Hong Kong • China

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Chanel, a prestigious name in luxury fashion, is renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative spirit. As part of a global conglomerate, Chanel offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The brand is committed to fostering personal growth and professional development, making it an employer of choice for those seeking to make a significant impact in the luxury sector.

1. Lead and evolve the cloud data platform for North Asia and SEAA regions, ensuring readiness for advanced analytics and digital product support.
2. Strategically build governed, scalable, and cost-efficient data platform capabilities, enhancing onboarding speed, reliability, and security.
3. Own and implement data platform architecture and patterns, including Lakehouse architecture.
4. Build and operate secure, reliable data pipelines and data contracts for source onboarding and interoperability.
5. Implement governance and data quality measures at scale, including metadata management, schema evolution, and automated testing.
6. Manage small technical teams to deliver outcomes for divisions and markets.
7. Represent the data platform in governance forums and partner with Data Enablement & Activation teams.
8. Embed security and privacy by design, ensuring compliance with access controls, encryption, and audit readiness.
9. Drive standards and reusability across platform users and developers.
10. Collaborate with external providers to develop roadmaps and evaluate new capabilities.

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
2. 7+ years of experience in data management, CRM, analytics, strategy, or program management.
3. Hands-on expertise with Databricks workloads and Microsoft Fabric.
4. Proven experience with cloud-based Lakehouse architectures and data pipelines.
5. Understanding of DevOps principles applied to cloud data platforms.
6. Governance-first mindset with a focus on data quality and compliance.
7. Security by design approach with knowledge of encryption and access controls.
8. FinOps acumen for cost efficiency and resource management.

1. Strong knowledge of Databricks and Microsoft Fabric.
2. Expertise in cloud-based data architecture and pipeline management.
3. Proficiency in DevOps practices for data platforms.
4. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
5. Ability to manage and lead technical teams effectively.

A minimum of 7 years in data management, CRM, analytics, strategy, or program management, with hands-on experience in Databricks and Microsoft Fabric.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Chanel offers a collaborative culture that values integrity, humility, and open-mindedness, providing opportunities for growth through cross-functional engagement and architectural leadership. Employees are empowered to expand their skills and influence, contributing to Chanel's digital transformation and enterprise modernization.

Chanel fosters an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth and values the uniqueness of each individual, enhancing team diversity and effectiveness. The company encourages innovation and creativity, providing a supportive environment where ideas and contributions are welcomed.