Data Engineering Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Engineering Manager in Coppell, TX.

Summary:
The candidate will be responsible for Semantic Views and Reporting Enablement - business-focused track driving configuration of semantic layers, reporting views, and dashboard readiness for downstream consumers.

Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as the delivery lead for one of the core data engineering tracks (Snowflake pipelines/ETL or Semantic layer/reporting)
* Ensure all engineering deliverables are executed against the program roadmap and timelines; Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
* Work daily with engineering teams, internal program managers, AVPs, and business stakeholders to track progress and resolve issues
* Attend and contribute to daily scrums with onshore, offshore, and engineers, ensuring blockers are removed and deliverables stay on track

Provide technical oversight for data engineering efforts including:
* DBT transformations and configuration
* Semantic view modeling for BI/reporting
* Testing frameworks and validation processes
* Mentor and monitor engineers across the workstream; Foster accountability and quality delivery
* Deliver polished status updates and risk reports to program managers and executive leadership (CIO, AVPs, executive steering committee)
* Collaborate with PMO program managers, ensuring alignment across business, change management, Engineering, and cloud vendors (Google, AWS, etc.)
* Act as the bridge between engineering execution and program leadership, ensuring clarity in priorities, milestones, and dependencies

Reporting Structure:
These roles will report directly to an AVP or Noble, depending on alignment within the program's data platform leadership structure. Program Managers from the PMO will oversee the broader portfolio, while Data Engineering Managers own track-level delivery.

REQUIREMENTS:
* 10+ years of experience in data engineering and delivery leadership
* Proven track record managing delivery of Snowflake-based data platforms (pipelines, ETL, semantic layers)

Hands-on experience with:
* SQL, Python, PySpark
* Snowflake (data modeling, performance optimization, RBAC, Bronze/Silver/Gold architecture)
* DBT for transformations/configurations
* ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, Informatica, Glue, ADF, etc.)
* Strong background in data pipeline testing, validation, and quality frameworks

* Experience working with consulting partners (Deloitte preferred) and distributed onshore/offshore engineering teams
* Excellent delivery and risk management skills-able to foresee challenges, maintain RAID logs, and keep workstreams accountable
* Strong executive presence; Comfortable reporting to AVPs, CIO, and executive steering committees
* Effective communicator who can bridge business and technical discussions
* Experience in financial services, mortgage, or other highly regulated industries preferred

Why Join:
* High-visibility, multi-million-dollar program with significant executive support
* Opportunity to lead a Snowflake-first enterprise data platform with Deloitte, Google, and AWS partnership
* Strong potential for extension beyond initial 9 months as transformation roadmap evolves
* Influence the modernization of data in one of the nation's largest mortgage servicers

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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