Overview To lead data engineering projects, ensuring that data systems and pipelines are designed, built, and run effectively for large-scale data processing and analytics. Manager II leads teams of experienced professionals and is responsible for how connected teams perform and deliver results. This manager puts strategies into action by setting operational goals, policies, and plans that directly influence daily operations and may affect the department or even the whole organization.
Manager II, Data Engineering, will lead the engineering efforts related to Enterprise Data Governance and Data Quality at Navy Federal Credit Union.
We are seeking an accomplished Manager to lead and oversee data engineering within the Enterprise Data Governance program. The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing multiple workstreams aligned with the organization's strategic data initiatives. Key responsibilities include enhancing the Enterprise Data Catalog solution, developing Data Quality capabilities, and optimizing Data Access Management for Azure Cloud-hosted enterprise data assets. Expertise in cloud data platforms is essential, as the role will play a critical part in shaping the organization's cloud data strategy, promoting innovation, and delivering efficient, scalable solutions for data governance and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities - Partner with Business Stakeholders to develop a roadmap, provide leadership to leaders and/or experienced professionals, and collaborate with technology vendors such as Alation, Ataccama, Microsoft and Databricks to drive business outcome.
- Manage data engineering projects, including design, development, and execution.
- Ensure that data engineering efforts align with business goals and drive operational success.
- Manages multiple related units or teams, sets priorities, allocates resources and executes business plans.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define data needs and drive complex data initiatives.
- Implement best practices for data engineering, data governance, and data quality assurance across the organization
- Makes recommendations for solutions or improvements to business processes that can be accomplished through new technology or alternative uses of existing technology.
- Focus is on operational activities within a specified area with some contribution to short-term strategy.
- Apply in-depth understanding of the business dynamics of own division and integrate within the department.
- Adhere to data governance standards and best practices to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance.
- Lead cross-functional data projects and initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience
- 8-12 years of relevant experience
- 5-8 years of management experience; or equivalent experience as the subject matter lead or expert in area of expertise.
- Broad expertise or unique knowledge in the data engineering function.
- Deep understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
- Expert analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Expert communication and collaboration skills.
- Expert knowledge of project lifecycles and management methodologies.
- Requires a comprehensive understanding of internal and industry standards and principles.
- Ability to influence others internally and externally, including leaders, vendors and regulators.
- Experience with Agile practices including Scrum, Azure DevOps, Git and CI/CD.
- Experience in financial planning and analysis, encompassing comprehensive cost allocation, continuous budget oversight, and strategic scenario modeling.
- Proven expertise in managing vendor relationships for Statement of Work (SOW) execution, developing risk mitigation strategies, and maintaining effective communication channels to ensure successful project outcomes.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
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