Job Title: Data Delivery Manager - Data Modernization & Transformation
Experience: 12+ Years
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Data Delivery Manager to lead large-scale Data Modernization and Data Transformation programs leveraging Snowflake, Databricks, Cloud Data Platforms, and Modern Data Architectures. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving end-to-end delivery of enterprise data initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring successful execution of cloud-based data transformation programs.
The role requires a blend of delivery leadership, program management, data architecture understanding, customer engagement, and people management to successfully execute complex data modernization journeys.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Delivery Management
- Lead end-to-end delivery of Data Modernization, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Data Lakehouse, and Analytics Transformation programs.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects with responsibility for schedule, budget, quality, scope, and stakeholder expectations.
- Establish delivery governance, project plans, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
- Drive Agile/Scrum execution and ensure on-time delivery of project milestones.
- Monitor project health through KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting.
- Lead enterprise migration initiatives from legacy platforms such as Teradata, Oracle, Netezza, SQL Server, Hadoop, or On-Prem DW to Snowflake or Databricks.
- Define and execute cloud data modernization roadmaps.
- Partner with Enterprise Architects and Data Architects to design scalable modern data platforms.
- Drive adoption of Data Lakehouse, Data Mesh, Data Fabric, and modern analytics architectures.
- Act as the primary liaison between client stakeholders, business teams, and delivery teams.
- Conduct executive steering committee meetings and delivery reviews.
- Manage customer expectations and communicate progress, risks, and resolutions effectively.
- Provide thought leadership on modern data strategies and transformation initiatives.
- Lead and mentor Data Engineers, Data Architects, Analytics Engineers, BI Developers, and Scrum Teams.
- Manage resource planning, workforce forecasting, utilization, and capacity management.
- Drive performance management and career development initiatives.
- Build high-performing data delivery teams.
- Manage project budgets, revenue forecasting, resource allocation, and profitability.
- Drive delivery excellence through operational metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with organizational delivery frameworks and quality standards.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 12+ years of overall IT experience.
- 5+ years of experience managing Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Analytics, or Cloud Data Platform projects.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale Data Modernization or Cloud Transformation programs.
- Experience managing global and distributed delivery teams.
Technical Expertise
Strong understanding of:
- Snowflake Data Cloud
- Databricks Lakehouse Platform
- AWS Data Services
- ETL/ELT Frameworks
- Data Warehousing Concepts
- Data Lakes & Lakehouse Architecture
- Data Governance & Data Quality
- Real-Time & Streaming Data Platforms
- SQL, Python, Spark
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing migration projects from legacy data warehouses to Snowflake or Databricks.
- Experience in AI/ML data platform implementations.
- Knowledge of Data Mesh, Data Fabric, and Modern Data Architecture patterns.
- Experience working with Fortune 500 customers.
- Exposure to GenAI-enabled analytics platforms.
Certifications (Preferred)
Snowflake
- SnowPro Advanced Architect
Databricks
- Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark
Cloud
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional
- Google Professional Cloud Architect
Agile
Ideal Candidate Profile
A successful candidate will have led multiple Data Modernization, Cloud Migration, Snowflake, Databricks, and Enterprise Analytics Transformation programs, managed teams of 20-100+ resources, interacted with executive stakeholders, and delivered measurable business outcomes through modern data platform adoption and transformation initiatives.