Data Engineering Manager: Lead Data Platforms & Strategy

The Walt Disney Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Data Engineering Manager within the Data Solutions & Products group to lead major data initiatives and manage data platform delivery. You will partner with business stakeholders to define roadmaps, mentor engineers, and drive on-time, on-budget outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes product ownership for data platforms, collaboration with executives, and the ability to translate complex roadmaps into actionable plans while advancing

Qualifications

• 8+ years in designing and building data solutions.
• Hands-on Snowflake experience.
• Deep FP&A and corporate consolidation knowledge.
• Experience as Engineering Delivery Manager and Data Product Owner.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical team on data platform initiatives.
• Deliver projects on time, on budget, on scope.
• Develop and improve data solutions and processes.
• Own data platforms product strategy and roadmaps.
• Partner with business stakeholders to meet needs.
• Communicate effectively with technical and business audiences.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Collaborate across org to guide technical decisions.

Skills

Data engineering

Python/Scala/Java

Cloud platforms

Product ownership

Education

BSc CS/IS

MS degree a plus

Tools

Snowflake

SAP Systems

EPM Systems

AI/ML

Job description

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Data Engineering Manager within the Data Solutions & Products group to lead major data initiatives and manage data platform delivery. You will partner with business stakeholders to define roadmaps, mentor engineers, and drive on-time, on-budget outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes product ownership for data platforms, collaboration with executives, and the ability to translate complex roadmaps into actionable plans while advancing