Director, Enterprise Data Engineering & Analytics

Marsh; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition assistance

401K savings

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Marsh is seeking an experienced Director of Enterprise Data Engineering & Analytics to build and scale our enterprise data platform and analytics capabilities. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution, guiding multi-disciplinary teams to deliver cloud data platforms and AI-ready data products that create measurable business value.

The ideal candidate has deep Databricks and AWS expertise, 10+ years in data platforms, and a proven track record delivering

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing and delivering data platforms or large-scale data systems.
• 5+ years leading and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
• Proven experience with enterprise cloud data platform transformations using Databricks and AWS.
• Strong software and data engineering skills in Python/SQL, Spark, data modeling, ETL/ELT, CI/CD, observability and governance tooling.
• Experience designing AI-ready data architectures with security and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise data strategy and roadmap aligned with business priorities and AI capabilities.
• Lead, hire, and mentor globally distributed data teams across data engineering, analytics engineering, and data science.
• Drive design and delivery of trusted data products powering analytics, ML, and generative AI across the firm.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership: review architecture, optimize components, resolve production issues, set standards.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape data roadmap, influence investments, and manage vendor priorities.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

Spark

Data modeling

ETL/ELT

CI/CD

Observability

Governance tooling

Leadership

Education

BS/MS in CS/Engineering/Data Science/Statistics

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Kafka

Kinesis

Pub/Sub

Job description

Oliver Wyman Technology is seeking an experienced Director of Enterprise Data Engineering & Analytics to lead and scale our enterprise data platform and analytics capabilities. This strategic leadership role is responsible for building trusted, governed and scalable data foundations that power analytics, reporting and AI across the firm. Working closely with AI platform, application and business teams, the Director will ensure enterprise data is discoverable, high quality and AI-ready, enabling the successful adoption of machine learning and generative AI capabilities. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on technical expertise, leading multidisciplinary teams while delivering modern cloud data platforms and analytics products that create measurable business value. The ideal candidate has deep, practical experience with Databricks and AWS and a proven track record of delivering enterprise data platforms that enable analytics, machine learning and generative AI at scale.

We will count on you to:

• Define and evolve the enterprise data strategy and roadmap, aligning investments with business priorities and future AI capabilities.
• Lead, hire, and mentor globally distributed data engineering, analytics engineering, and data science teams while fostering a high‑performing, inclusive culture.
• Drive the design and delivery of trusted, reusable data products that power analytics, reporting, machine learning, and generative AI across the firm.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership by reviewing architecture, optimizing key components, resolving production issues, and setting engineering standards and delivery practices.
• Partner with senior business, consulting, technology, and AI platform leaders to shape the data roadmap, influence investment decisions, and manage vendor and platform priorities.

What you need to have:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years designing and delivering data platforms or large-scale data systems, including 5+ years leading and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise cloud data platform transformations, with strong hands‑on expertise in Databricks and AWS.
• Strong software and data engineering skills, including Python and SQL, plus experience with Spark, data modeling, ETL/ELT, CI/CD, observability, and governance tooling.
• Experience designing AI‑ready data architectures that support machine learning and generative AI use cases, with strong knowledge of security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

What makes you stand out:

• Consulting or client-facing delivery experience in a complex enterprise environment.
• Experience with streaming platforms and real‑time architectures such as Kafka, Pub/Sub, or Kinesis.
• Familiarity with vector‑enabled data platforms, retrieval‑optimized data models, and other modern Generative AI data patterns.
• Exposure to additional cloud platforms such as Azure or GCP, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Professional certifications such as Databricks or AWS Solutions Architect/Specialty.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well‑being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $139,000 to $277,900.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

• We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.