Job OverviewThe Senior Manager, Data Activation and Engineering is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise data solutions using Snowflake and related technologies. This role partners with cross-functional teams-including IT security, infrastructure, project management, and business partners-to ensure the data architecture supports analytics, aligns with organizational goals, and meets compliance standards. Strong relationship-building skills are essential, as the Senior Manager collaborates closely with peers, members of the leadership team, and business partners to drive shared success. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, proven management abilities, and a commitment to fostering collaboration across the organization. Embracing innovation, the Senior Manager will champion the adoption of AI technologies such as Snowflake Cortex to enhance data intelligence and automation.
Duties & Responsibilities- Drive the development and maintenance of scalable, secure data platforms, focusing on Snowflake, Snowflake Cortex, and cloud-based solutions.
- Lead a high-performing team of data engineers and architects, offering guidance, mentorship, and support for professional development.
- Champion the adoption and integration of AI-driven capabilities, leveraging tools like Snowflake Cortex to automate processes, enhance analytics, and deliver smarter data solutions.
- Demonstrate effective management skills, including resource planning, conflict resolution, performance evaluation, and motivating team members
- Establish clear objectives, delegate tasks efficiently, and facilitate continuous learning and development within the team
- Collaborate extensively with IT teams (architecture, security, infrastructure), business partners, peers, and leadership to develop and maintain robust, compliant, and resilient data platforms.
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across departments, ensuring effective communication and partnership to achieve business objectives.
- Work closely with security teams to uphold data governance, privacy, and regulatory standards.
- Stay current with emerging data and AI technologies, recommending improvements or enhancements to the platform as needed
- Oversee platform performance, optimize costs, and ensure consistent reliability and availability
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities- Expertise in Snowflake, Snowflake Cortex, cloud data architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and ETL/ELT tools.
- Experience with AI, machine learning, or intelligent automation in a data platform context.
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, including experience managing technical teams and partnering with business leaders.
- Effective management abilities: team building, coaching, and performance management.
- Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance standards.
- Proven experience collaborating with IT teams, business partners, and leadership to deliver integrated solutions
- Demonstrate effective management skills, including resource planning, conflict resolution, performance evaluation, and motivating team members.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree (4 years) required
- 7 or more years of relevant work experience required
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering preferred
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