Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Colorado is dedicated to fostering a supportive workplace and is seeking an Assistant Director of Data Engineering. This role involves managing the Data team, overseeing data warehousing initiatives, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance data delivery and services across the university.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the Data team which includes, but is not limited to:
- Recruit and hire employees
- Assign and prioritize work and schedules
- Train and serve as a mentor to employees regarding daily activities
- Evaluate employee work performance and provide guidance
- Respond to employee questions or concerns and raise up as needed
- Supervise, set direction, and establish priorities for the Data team
- Manages team of data architects responsible for data transformations used as source schemas for Salesforce integrations and ODIN interfaces
- Provide technical leadership of a common approach to data warehousing/Marts/Hubs/non confirming data stores across all UIS services, as the product manager currently for DataStage, Snowflake, data warehouse (CIW), and other associated technologies
- Research and articulate new technologies and standard processes
- Anticipate and resolve issues related to data delivery
- Serve as an advisor to work teams across UIS and Campus IT and power users in the areas of focus
- Provide leadership in recommending the overall direction and processes for data delivery
- Project management for data work initiatives
- Lead process and continuous improvements of data delivery work
- Proactively connect with campus partners and build relationships to set expectations and understand customer needs and prioritizations
- Advise and coordinate with system staff to ensure strong relationships internal to UIS
- Supervise strategic planning and roadmaps for Data Services, related services, and products
- Partner closely with UIS Business Relationship Managers and UIS Product Managers to understand campus and system business needs and priorities
- Provide leadership, facilitation, and administration support in the overall direction of UIS policies and procedures
- Use diplomacy and build consensus with CU departments, offices, and campuses to further communications and build/maintain relationships
- Work with AVP to develop and supervise the annual budget
- Accountable for content updates to data websites for communication to all customers
- Provide support to the Integration team on Integrations build on CIW
- Work closely with Data Governance program to document product within the Data and BI area
- Partner with the Data Governance program to ensure data definitions, standards, and data quality practices are incorporated into Data solutions
- Collaborate with AD of Business Intelligence and Data Architect on various services and product related items
Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent professional experience (professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis)
- Six (6) years' experience including the following: Data Platforms and Analytics toolkits (e.g., IBM Cognos, Oracle, Tableau, DataStage), Scripting or programming languages (e.g., Perl, Python, Java, etc.), Managing projects, services, or processes, Working with a diverse group of administrators through projects and operations, Full-time or equivalent experience as a senior developer and/or architect in BI area
- Two (2) years' experience in a managerial or supervisory role, which includes managing personnel, developing/mentoring direct reports, and completing performance reviews to ensure continuous improvement, high performance, and employee retention
- Bachelor's or post-baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the field of computer science, information systems or a related field
- Eight (8) years' professional experience, as indicated above Experience managing a team that includes technical positions
- Experience working in a higher education environment
- Three (3) years' experience in a managerial or supervisory role, as indicated above
Benefits
- No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.
- Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.
- Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
- Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.
- 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
- A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.
- Free RTD EcoPass and free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
- Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
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