Sr IT Manager - Data Engineering at Horizontal Talent

Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.

Location: Golden Valley, Minnesota





Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Data Engineering will play a pivotal role in driving data-driven decision-making and innovation within our organization. This high-impact position requires a seasoned leader with a deep understanding of data engineering principles, cloud technologies, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects.


Responsibilities


  • Technical Leadership: Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of data infrastructure, pipelines, and systems that support critical business operations.


  • Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data engineers, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed.


  • Technology Modernization: Drive the adoption of modern data technologies and best practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability.


  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, IT stakeholders, and vendors to align data initiatives with strategic objectives.


  • Project Delivery: Successfully manage data engineering projects, from planning and execution to delivery, ensuring they meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards.


  • Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies and standards to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.


  • Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation by exploring new data technologies and techniques to drive competitive advantage.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.

  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles.

  • 4+ years of experience managing teams and vendors.

  • Proven track record of delivering successful data engineering projects.

  • Deep understanding of database design, data modeling, and ETL processes.

  • Expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud-native data technologies.

  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


Additional Considerations

  • Experience with specific data engineering tools and technologies (e.g., Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Synapse) would be a plus.

  • A strong understanding of data privacy and security regulations is beneficial.

  • A passion for data and a drive to extract insights to drive business outcomes is essential.


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