Sr Manager Data Activation and Engineering

Job Overview

The 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

• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering preferred

Work Environment

• Office Environment