Director, Data Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete delivery process of analytics and data management projects, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, quality, and budgetary constraints.

• Implement and uphold best practices for delivery, governance models, and execution frameworks across various programs.

• Manage intricate, multi-workstream programs and projects that encompass data engineering, data platforms, and analytics solutions.

• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks; facilitate structured problem-solving and develop mitigation strategies.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, ensuring transparency, alignment, and realization of value.

• Lead executive-level reviews, steering committee meetings, and discussions regarding roadmaps.

• Harmonize client expectations with internal capabilities to guarantee sustainable delivery.

• Build, oversee, and expand large, globally distributed teams across different geographical locations.

• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, ownership, continuous improvement, and high team satisfaction.

• Mentor delivery managers, technical leads, and high-potential talent; aid in career development and succession planning.

• Provide leadership in delivery for solutions that involve Data Management & Data Engineering, cloud-based analytics platforms, and modern data stacks including Data warehousing.

• Promote organic growth within existing accounts by pinpointing white-space opportunities and unmet client needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10-12 years of experience in delivery, program, or project management within the analytics, data management, or data engineering sectors.

• Demonstrated experience managing large, global, cross-functional teams.

• In-depth understanding of data management and data engineering ecosystems.

• Strong experience with AWS or other cloud data ecosystems (such as Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, GCP).

• Practical knowledge of SQL & Python.

• Familiarity with Agile delivery and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, data-driven approach.

• Experience with data clean room solutions, consent platforms, DataOps exposure (including data observability, data quality frameworks, lineage, incident management, and SLO/SLA governance), software/application development delivery (frontend, backend, API management, and design/UX collaboration), and SDLC practices (CI/CD).

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including a strong executive presence.

• Proven success in account mining, organic business development, and fostering revenue growth.

• Capability to balance strategic project management with a technical understanding.

• Experience collaborating with Fortune 500 or global enterprise clients.

• Passion for sports, fan engagement, or direct-to-consumer business models.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• A dynamic and inclusive company culture.