Manager IT Data Engineering Analytics

$131,900 - $177,100/Yr

JetBlue Airways - Long Island City, NY

Full-time - Manager

Long Island City, NY

Air Transportation

About the position

The Manager IT Data Engineering Analytics - Commercial at JetBlue is responsible for leading a team of data engineers to build and optimize data pipelines that support the company's commercial teams, including marketing, sales, and revenue management. This role emphasizes collaboration with business partners to ensure data products meet their needs and drive data-driven decision-making. The manager will oversee both new and existing data pipelines, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and continuous improvement of data processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Data Engineers focused on developing and optimizing data pipelines for JetBlue's commercial business units.
• Provide hands-on support for engineers during all phases of development, including designing, building, reviewing, and deploying new data models and pipelines.
• Collaborate with the Data Operations Engineering team to ensure smooth operation and optimization of data pipelines.
• Work closely with commercial business partners to understand their data needs and align data solutions with strategic goals.
• Architect data warehousing solutions that support the analytics needs of commercial teams.
• Promote data-driven decision-making within commercial teams by providing guidance and training on data warehouse tools.
• Develop a deep understanding of JetBlue's commercial data landscape and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Manage team financials and budgets, ensuring on-time and on-budget project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with external business partners relevant to commercial operations.
• Identify and implement strategic improvements in data processes and technology products.
• Present team achievements and deliverables to executive leadership.
• Support the development and engagement of crewmembers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of experience in technical management of data product portfolios, including three years with data warehousing technologies.
• Experience in an IT/Business liaison role managing relationships with business customers, particularly in commercial functions.
• Proven experience with dbt, Snowflake, and Databricks.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with ELT orchestration tools like Azure Data Factory or Airflow.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in commercial data products for a large enterprise, particularly in the airline industry.
• Strong Python skills and experience managing relationships with commercial vendors.
• General knowledge of budget processes and cost management in data operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Performance bonuses
• Restricted stock units
• Access to healthcare benefits
• Crewmember stock purchase plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Free space available travel on JetBlue