Sr IT Manager - Data Engineering

Horizontal Talent - Golden Valley, MN

Full-time - Senior

Golden Valley, MN

About the position

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

• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of data infrastructure, pipelines, and systems that support critical business operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data engineers, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed.
• Drive the adoption of modern data technologies and best practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, IT stakeholders, and vendors to align data initiatives with strategic objectives.
• Successfully manage data engineering projects, from planning and execution to delivery, ensuring they meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies and standards to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Foster a culture of innovation by exploring new data technologies and techniques to drive competitive advantage.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.