The Home Depot

Manager Data and Engineering

The Home Depot$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of work experience in analytical roles, preferably in Home Services or related fields.
  • 2+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
  • Familiarity with BI tools like Tableau, Looker, or PowerBI.
  • Proficient in architecting scalable solutions (DBT core, Big Query, etc.).
  • Strong analytical skills with knowledge in AI/ML statistical techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycle, validating solution designs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote new features and solution benefits.
  • Document and share best practices for continuous improvement.
  • Advise stakeholders on technical challenges and roadmap solutions for strategy execution.
  • Drive collaboration to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement in a leadership capacity.
  • Work in a comfortable indoor environment with infrequent unpleasant conditions.
  • Minimal overnight travel required, less than 10% of the time.
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:

The role requires critical thought leadership focused on developing analytical processes, tools, and strategy for driving improved performance throughout the Home Services. This role is responsible for managing an organization that spans a wide-range of functional and technical skillsets. This role helps to drive analytical initiatives to tangible results meeting and exceeding Home Services operational and financial targets. The role requires considerable analytical and technical skills, ability to effectively describe those processes to leadership, and successfully drive implementation. The role requires strong partnership & communication skills with operational teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 50% - Drives Results - Provides technical leadership to team throughout the project lifecycle and validates solution designs. Drives collaboration with cross functional teams to support new features and benefits of solution implementation.
  • 10% - Optimizes Work Processes - Focuses efforts on continuous improvement to provide the best experience to stakeholders. Documents and shares best practices & knowledge for new solutions, and advocates for new solutions implementation.
  • 40% - Plans & Aligns - Advises stakeholders with recommendations for solving technical challenges, and roadmap solutions for strategy execution.


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This position reports to the Sr Manager, Marketing
  • This position has 2+ direct reports


Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.


Physical Requirements:
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.


Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to guide the strategy for BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, PowerBI) to ensure data models support effective reporting (hands-on visualization skills are a plus but not required).
  • Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
  • Experience architecting scalable solutions using DBT core, Big Query, CI/CD, Kubeflow (Vertex AI), Airflow (Cloud Composer)
  • Understanding of generative tools and workflows (MCP, A2A, LLM ops)
  • Knowledge of advanced mathematical/statistical techniques as applied to AI/ML workflows
  • Ability to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation
  • Demonstrated project management skills (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
  • Proven ability to translate complex technical architectures into clear business value for non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • M.S. in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, supply chain or related quantitative field
  • Work experience with several RDBMS and NoSQL database systems
  • Work experience with Salesforce CRM


Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Preferred Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 5


Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • 8


Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • 2


Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • 3


Certifications:
  • None


Competencies:
  • Decision Quality
  • Collaborates
  • Drives Engagement
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Manages Complexity
  • Plans and Aligns
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Customer Focus
  • Develops Talent
  • Drives Results

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
NASDAQ

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