Executive Director, Data Engineering

Effectv helps businesses reach the right audience with the right message at the right time. We harness the scale and quality of Comcast data to target advertisers’ audiences across linear TV, streaming, and video on demand and enabling clients to evaluate performance. A division of Comcast, we have a presence in 60+ markets and an estimated reach of 96 million U.S. adults that include both Comcast and non-Comcast households.

Job Summary

Responsible for directing and overseeing the activities of a unit of data engineers and data governance analysts responsible for designing, building and overseeing the deployment and operation of technology architecture, solutions and software to capture, manage, store, and govern all structured and unstructured data from internal and external sources. Responsible for leading teams that work cross-functionally to execute on implementing Effectv’s Data Governance framework for critical programs to ensure the efficacy, timeliness and accuracy of our data. Manages team(s) that work with the Data Owners from our business and product management community to establish Critical Data Elements (CDE’s) and institute all required elements of the data management program (i.e. Business Glossary Definitions, Lineage, Data Quality Rules and Data Reconciliation Controls, etc.). In addition to applying Effectv’s Data Governance Framework to our critical programs, Data Governance teams will work with our Business Data Owners to understand their critical business processes and operations and how they are using the data Effectv when defining CDE’s. The Data Governance teams will also be responsible to establishing and producing regular Data Quality dashboards/reports and serve as a first line of defense for all Data Quality Alerts and Data Incidents identified, which may require Data Remediation. Oversees the establishment and build of processes and structures based on business and technical requirements to channel data from multiple inputs, route appropriately and store using any combination of distributed (cloud) structures, local databases, and other applicable storage forms as required. Directs the planning, prioritization and execution of technical tools and programming that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning and big-data techniques to cleanse, organize and transform data and to maintain, defend and update data structures and integrity on an automated basis. Directs the development of design standards and assurance processes for software, systems and applications development to ensure compatibility and operability of data connections, flows and storage requirements. Reviews internal and external business and product requirements for data operations and activity and suggests changes and upgrades to systems and storage to accommodate ongoing needs. Develops long-term plans that impact the achievement of business results. Recognizes profitability and revenue potential in business opportunities. Has direct involvement in business case development, project management and performance measurement. Demonstrates leadership versatility. Provides leadership and direction for diverse and complex functions. Contributes to the development of the organization's business strategy. Interprets business strategy and develops organizational objectives to align with this strategy. Typically manages multiple teams of professionals.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• • Manages development of data structures and pipelines aligned to established standards and guidelines to organize, collect, standardize and transform data that helps generate insights and address reporting needs. 

  • Emphasizes data quality during ingest, processing as well as final load to the target tables. 

  • Guides creation of standard ingestion frameworks for structured and unstructured data as well as checking and reporting on the quality of the data being processed. 

  • Manages creation of standard methods for end users / downstream applications to consume data including but not limited to database views, extracts and Application Programming Interfaces. 

  • Manages the creation and maintenance of information systems (e.g., data warehouses, data lakes) including data access Application Programming Interfaces. 

  • Oversees the implementation of solutions via data architecture, data engineering, or data manipulation on both on-prem platforms like Kubernetes and Teradata as well as Cloud platforms like Databricks. 

  • Advises on the appropriate storage platform across different on-prem (minIO and Teradata) and Cloud (AWS S3, Redshift) depending on the privacy, access and sensitivity requirements. 

  • Educates team on data lineage from source to the final semantic layer along with the transformation rules applied to enable faster troubleshooting and impact analysis during changes. 

  • Manage and direct data governance team members in the application of Effectv’s Data Governance Frameworks for all critical programs which rely on Effectv enterprise data.  

  • Work with Enterprise Data Management to establishes Data Governance strategic priorities to be included in the Effectv 2-yr Technology Data Strategy and Roadmap and then develops data capabilities aligned to key business priorities​ which are delivered via the Data Transformation Program 

  • Develop communication and education programs to increase knowledge and awareness of Effectv’s Data Governance framework and Data Management Program processes, roles and responsibilities. 

  • Work with our business data owners and product management to prioritize, plan and execute BAU workstreams to extend the coverage of Effectv’s data management program.  

  • Oversee and establish comprehensive Data Quality and Reconciliation monitoring/alerting frameworks to ensure the efficacy of Effectv’s enterprise data. 

  • Work with Enterprise Data Management and Data Architecture to define and implement an enterprise wide data catalog for managing all Data Governance Metadata at Effectv (i.e. Glossary, Lineage, Data Quality, Data Classification, Search/Discovery, Data Contracts etc.) 

  • Institute policies, standards and frameworks for managing Effectv Master & Reference data in conjunction with business and technology partners 

  • Institute policies, standards and frameworks for managing Effectv 3rd Party and Affiliate data in conjunction with business and technology partners (includes potential sharing of Effectv data with 3rd Parties and Affiliates) 

  • Chair the Data Governance Working Group and facilitate actionable outcomes and decisions for approval by the Data Governance Council​ 

  • Work with Effectv/CA/Comcast Security and Compliance groups to ensure that Effectv’s data and practices of managing that data meet all company and regulatory requirements. 

  • Collaborates with technology and platform management partners to optimize data sourcing and processing rules to ensure appropriate data quality as well as process optimization. 

  • Oversees design standards and assurance processes for software, systems and applications development to ensure compatibility and operability of data connections, flows and storage requirements. Reviews internal and external business and product requirements for data operations and activity and suggests changes and upgrades to systems and storage to accommodate ongoing needs. 

  • Develops strategies for data acquisition, archive recovery, and database implementation. 

  • Manages data migrations/conversions and troubleshooting data processing issues. 

  • Understands the data sensitivity, customer data privacy rules and regulations and applies them consistently in all Information Lifecycle Management activities. 

  • Guides critical issue resolution and shares knowledge such as trends, aggregate, quantity volume regarding specific data sources. 

  • Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. 

  • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary. 

  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

     

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
 

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Skills:

Data Access; Data Architecture; Business; Planning Ability; Databasing

Salary:

National Pay Range: $159,588.09 USD-$374,034.58 USD

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +

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