Director of Data Engineering & Operations

We are currently seeking a Director of Data Engineering Operations in our Overland, MO office. This individual will be responsible for leading a team of data engineers and analytics engineers, partnering with business stakeholders to understand data needs, and ensuring that data is properly maintained and accessible. The Director will also be responsible for leading coordination between data and IT operations, partnering with analytics AI leadership, and staying ahead of industry trends.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of data engineers and analytics engineers
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand data needs
• Manage the strategic roadmap for data engineering operations
• Ensure that data is properly maintained and accessible
• Lead the execution of the data quality program
• Lead the execution of data management standards
• Identify and curate certified data elements
• Curate master data assets
• Use KPIs to inform strategy for growing the maturity of the data engineering, data quality, and data management functions
• Closely partner with IT Operations (Infrastructure, Business Applications, Product Development) and Chief Technology Officer
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of how data is accessed and leveraged for business intelligence applications and AI/ML modeling
• Anticipate the data needs of the analytics organization based on existing roadmap items
• Understand the ever-evolving technology landscape and how new uses of data apply to the needs of the business

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering and/or data operations
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles and practices
• Experience with data quality and data management principles and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills