Data Engineering Manager

Microsoft - Irving, TX

Full-time - Manager

Remote - Irving, TX

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Data Engineering Manager at Microsoft will lead a team responsible for innovating with one of Microsoft's largest data sets, driving the development of data-driven solutions to enhance the company's success in the digital retail space. This role involves collaboration with various cross-functional teams to ensure the effective use of data in decision-making processes, while fostering a culture of inclusion and accountability within the team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Data Engineering PM team to execute data engineering requirements for the Microsoft Webstore, Gaming Store, and Client Store.
• Partner with Data Analytics and Data Science teams to develop pipelines that support Analyst, Marketing, and Sales functions.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers, fostering career development and providing clear direction.
• Manage multiple data pipelines for analytics, experimentation, activation, and AI initiatives.
• Engage with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, privacy, and security, to ensure alignment with business goals and compliance standards.
• Assess business impact and prioritize projects based on potential success and resource availability.
• Integrate new tools and technologies, such as Microsoft Fabric and Adobe Customer Journey Analytics, to enhance data pipeline capabilities.
• Drive innovation in digital retail by leveraging advanced data storage and processing platforms.
• Provide clarity in ambiguous situations and make strategic decisions under uncertainty.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, simplifying complex data concepts for broader understanding.
• Pursue knowledge to enhance the availability, reliability, and performance of products, while promoting consistency in monitoring and operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data engineering and managing data pipelines.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing teams.
• Expertise in data storage and processing platforms, particularly Microsoft technologies.
• Ability to communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Adobe Customer Journey Analytics.
• Experience in e-commerce or digital retail environments.
• Knowledge of compliance standards related to data management.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid holidays