Odyssey Logistics & Technology

Manager, Data Engineering - Hybrid Schedule

Odyssey Logistics & Technology$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in data platforms, analytics, or data engineering solutions.
  • 2+ years of leadership and management experience.
  • Strong technical expertise in data architecture and cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with tools like Databricks, Snowflake, and Airflow.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale data initiatives.
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture of Odyssey's enterprise data lake.
  • Partner with stakeholders to identify high-impact data initiatives.
  • Own and evolve the modern data stack including Databricks and AWS.
  • Oversee ELT/ETL pipelines from various data sources.
  • Deliver high-quality data products for operational reporting and analytics.
  • Implement best practices for data observability and performance optimization.
  • Champion data governance and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options.
  • Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance.
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Company Health & Wellness Program.
Full Job Description
The Role: All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. Work Model: Hybrid, in-office 4 days per week Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Reports to: Sr. Director, Data Services Summary: The Data Engineering Manager leads Odyssey's enterprise data engineering strategy, platform development, and delivery of scalable data solutions that support operational visibility, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled decision-making. This role manages a team of data and analytics engineers while partnering closely with business, operations, product, and technology stakeholders to translate complex logistics challenges into trusted, actionable data products. The position is critical to maturing Odyssey's modern data platform and advancing a more data-driven organization. What You'll Do
  • Lead the architecture and development of Odyssey's enterprise data lake to improve logistics operations, real-time tracking, supply chain optimization, and customer-facing analytics.
  • Partner with business, operations, and product stakeholders to identify high-impact data initiatives, prioritize delivery, and translate logistics use cases into scalable technical solutions.
  • Own and evolve the modern data stack, including Databricks, Delta Lake, Sigma Computing, Snowflake, Airflow, and AWS.
  • Oversee ELT/ETL pipelines integrating data from TMS, WMS, telematics, EDI feeds, and IoT sensors.
  • Deliver trusted, reusable, high-quality data products that support self-service dashboards, operational reporting, and embedded analytics.
  • Implement best practices for data observability, pipeline orchestration, CI/CD, performance optimization, scalability, and resilience.
  • Champion data governance, lineage, and quality standards aligned with GDPR, SOX, customer SLAs, and internal standards.
  • Manage sprint planning, agile execution, resource allocation, and team development.
  • Collaborate with vendors and external partners on tool adoption, integrations, and roadmap alignment.
  • Lead, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing global data engineering team.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience building and supporting data platforms, analytics, business intelligence, or data engineering solutions.
  • 2+ years of leadership and management experience.
  • Strong technical expertise in data architecture, data modeling, cloud platforms, and modern data engineering practices.
  • Experience with Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, Airflow, Sigma Computing, or comparable tools and platforms.
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale data initiatives that support business goals and improve decision-making.
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align technical solutions to business needs.
  • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, communication, and prioritization skills.
  • Logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience preferred
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including: • A choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance • 401(k) Plan with Company Match • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays • Employee Assistance Program • Company Health & Wellness Program • Discounts with Preferred Vendors

About Odyssey Logistics & Technology

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation is a global logistics solutions provider with a freight network exceeding $3B globally. Odyssey’s services include international transportation management, intermodal services, trucking services, and managed services and consulting. With operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, Odyssey operates in all modes of transport with TL/LTL trucking, containership, rail, air, and bulk transport including bulk truck, ISO Tank, railcar and tanker, as well as food-grade product lines. Odyssey also offers supply chain analytics and business intelligence tools to help clients optimize and manage their supply chains. Odyssey is a subsidiary of The Jordan Company, a private equity firm with $14B in assets under management.
Learn more about Odyssey Logistics & Technology
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
2002

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