IT Data Engineering Manager

@ BDO USA Experienced Career Site

Job Summary

The IT Data Engineering Manager is expected to use strong business acumen and leadership skills to guide the Data Engineering team. This role works with business partners to understand data needs and develop technical designs and requirements. The position ensures effective data reporting and improved operational efficiencies with data-driven insights in collaboration with data architects, business analysts, and project managers. It also supports developing strategies, policies, and governance models to maintain accurate, timely, and relevant data aligned with the Firm’s goals.

Job Duties

• Define and design data solutions with stakeholders and data architects.
• Enhance and mature Data Engineering processes and practices.
• Collaborate with project managers for effort estimates and technical leadership.
• Educate on data platforms, best practices, and data hygiene.
• Engage with business customers to understand evolving data needs.
• Utilize AI and ML to identify hidden patterns and trends.
• Build and maintain working relationships with teams and vendors.
• Uphold data governance and ensure continuous improvement of data operations.
• Coordinate with Information Security and Compliance teams to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with BDO Global and members for standardization and shared technology deployment.
• Adhere to project management basics and PMO policies.
• Other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Data Engineering team members.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience: Over six years as a data engineer/analyst, three years in data visualization tools, strong proficiency with SQL, and commercial cloud experience preferred.

Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Other Attributes: Mentoring, effective negotiation, analytical skills, excellent communication, and ability to work under pressure.

Compensation

Salary ranges from $142,500 to $157,000 across various US states.

Key skills/competency

• Data Engineering Manager
• Data Solutions
• Data Governance
• Leadership
• SQL
• Cloud Platforms
• AI/ML
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Data Visualization