Head of Data Engineering

Overview:

The Head of Data Engineering will work with other IT teams, business leaders and business partners to drive direction and set priorities for Database Administration, Data Warehouse and Data Visualization initiatives from concept through implementation and support. This role manages IT Data Visualization/Reporting and Database Administration personnel, provides Database Administration, Data Warehousing and Data Visualization expertise and executes the Data Management strategic vision for key risk initiatives. The Director, Data Engineering will also provide data management, analytics, and technology thought leadership to the enterprise. This role will advise best practices in database administration, data governance/ownership, data warehouse, data integration, data modeling, and data management methodologies and approaches.

This is a full-time position based in our Spartanburg, SC office. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite during regular business hours.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides data management, analytics, and technology thought leadership to the enterprise
• Works directly with business leaders to understand and prioritize opportunities where data and analytical insights can provide significant business value
• Proactively manages the selection and delivery of enabling data management and visualization technologies
• Coaches/mentors team members to yield maximum value to the business
• Collaborates with customers concerning demand/resource management and the prioritization of work
• Manages the teams workload and delivery of high-quality deliverables on a timely (and cost-effective) basis
• Develops multi-year data management plans that are aligned to the overall business strategies and needs
• Effectively communicates the data management vision and plans to gain business stakeholder consensus
• Develops supporting budget and resource plans
• Develops a strong, collaborative partner and vendor network aligned to executing the data management plans
• Applies broad knowledge of technology options, technology platforms, design techniques and approaches across the data warehouse life cycle phases to design an integrated, quality solution to address the business requirements
• Collaborates with business users on requirements, objectives and measures, while building scalable processes that improve customer satisfaction.
• Innovates and drives continuous improvements to the technology infrastructure and operational processes.
• Facilitates the design and drives the planning for the integration of all data warehouse components, with scalability, performance, and availability in mind.
• Drives and reviews the design and testing of data models, reporting and analytic tools, and data extracts/transforms.
• Continue to build an effective development organization by driving the recruiting and hiring of data engineers, developing and managing the group, and conducting performance reviews of team members.
• Facilitates the adoption of the software engineering best practices within the organization, including reporting, tools, and evolution of development methodology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience data visualization/reporting tools and data warehousing.
• Demonstrated experience in Data Management/Reporting/ETL Development tool sets and knowledge and hands-on experience in rolling out to an enterprise organization
• 3+ years experience in facilitating efforts of blended teams (i.e., internal IT staff; third party systems integrators or vendors; internal business/operations staff; other resources).
• Experienced in recognizing areas and symptoms of project risk; must be able to escalate issues and risks to appropriate parties, and work collaboratively across company lines to drive resolution and ensure transparency.
• Demonstrated experience with various project management methodologies, including Agile methodologies and supporting techniques (e.g. Test Driven Development and continuous integration processes), packaged system implementations, and traditional specification-driven approaches.
• Experience with Cloud data platforms. AWS Redshift a strong plus.
• Bachelors degree in IT, engineering, or business, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in financial services; lending experience a plus.
• Must be a high-energy leader able to delegate and mentor effectively, yet roll up their sleeves when required to achieve results and/or demonstrate effective behavior.
• Proven track record of recruiting and retaining strong talent.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with a proven track record of executing calmly against tough deadlines.
• Must demonstrate an ability to establish relationships and build rapport in order to influence colleagues at all levels, uncover business or technical issues, and facilitate their resolution.
• Must be able to present information concisely and clearly to all levels of management, including financial, technical, and executive level audiences.
• Extraordinary written and verbal communications skills.
• Must have a passion regarding customer service (internal and external) and delivery/execution.
• Excels in all facets of verbal and written communication; leads and inspires the team via open communication, effective listening, and strong collaborative networks; has excellent negotiation skills, is an expert coordinator, and has an ability to orchestrate change through influence.
• Identifies bottlenecks and pain points and directs resources to address the challenges in a directed, methodical, cost-effective, and data-driven manner; leverages analytical experience to build a road map to meet the needs of the stakeholders.
• Takes initiative to complete critical tasks in a team setting; effortlessly navigates the inter-departmental structures to achieve success.
• Works effectively in the face of stress, ambiguity, difficult situations, and shifting priorities all while championing the long-term architectural view; understands the need to shift focus and priorities as required and successfully leads others through periods of change.
• Considers and implements novel approaches to tackle new issues/challenges in an aggressive manner; encourages the team to take advantage of self-directed learning opportunities; is comfortable dealing with ambiguity and leading others in a fast-paced, cutting-edge, and entrepreneurial environment.
• Challenges the status quo to generate new ideas, is open to challenges, and implements unique solutions; focuses on the best outcome for the company, rather than on ego.
• Is a compelling leader who is comfortable with team dynamics who openly seeks and shares information across teams and departments, coordinating and combining competencies for the best overall results.
• Has a comprehensive knowledge base in his or her technical field and continually augments the teams experiences and skills with the latest training, technologies, and techniques.
• Demonstrates a bold commitment to the total alignment of actions, words, and professional beliefs, and sets the tone at the top.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with a work schedule of Monday-Friday with some schedule variations as needed.

Travel

This position will require up to 10% travel.

EEO Statement

ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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