Manager of Data Engineering & Analytics

University-of-Main; Orono (ME); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

TIAA retirement plan with 10% employer

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition waiver program

EAP and wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

University of Maine System is seeking an experienced technology leader to guide our enterprise Data Engineering & Analytics team. This fully remote role supports Maine's public universities and focuses on delivering trusted, accessible data to drive student success and institutional planning.

You will lead a team of data engineers, BI analysts, and data governance professionals, shaping the enterprise data platform with reliability, scalability, and governance at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise data engineering, analytics platforms, or data services.
• Or Master's degree with five years of progressively responsible experience in the same.
• Experience supervising technical staff or serving in a formal technical leadership role.
• Experience overseeing enterprise data pipeline and ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience overseeing cloud-based platforms and evaluating performance, reliability, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing technical team.
• Guide the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise data engineering and analytics services.
• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to translate business needs into scalable data solutions.
• Oversee enterprise data pipelines, integration services, analytics platforms, and governance practices.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, and other IT leaders to advance enterprise technology initiatives.
• Promote modern engineering practices, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Data engineering

Analytics

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

ETL/ELT tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Shape the Future of Data Across Maine's Public Universities

The University of Maine System is seeking an experienced technology leader to guide our enterprise Data Engineering & Analytics team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the evolution of the University's enterprise data environment while helping deliver trusted, accessible data that supports student success, institutional planning, and strategic decision-making across Maine's public universities.

If you enjoy building high-performing teams, modernizing enterprise data platforms, partnering with stakeholders, and solving complex organizational challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As Manager of Data Engineering & Analytics, you will provide leadership for a team of data engineers, business intelligence analysts, and data governance professionals responsible for delivering enterprise data services across the University of Maine System. You'll help shape the future of our enterprise data platform by improving reliability, scalability, and governance while supporting data-informed decision-making throughout the organization.

You'll:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing technical team.
• Guide the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise data engineering and analytics services.
• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable data solutions.
• Oversee enterprise data pipelines, integration services, analytics platforms, and governance practices.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, and other IT leaders to advance enterprise technology initiatives.
• Promote modern engineering practices, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

This is a fully remote position, open to candidates who live and are authorized to work in the United States. Standard hours are Monday through Friday. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, with occasional evening or weekend work as needs arise.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a collaborative technology leader who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills.

Successful candidates will bring:

• Experience leading technical teams in a complex enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting enterprise data engineering, analytics, or business intelligence services.
• Knowledge of modern data architecture, data integration, and enterprise data management.
• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A passion for mentoring others and building collaborative, service-oriented teams.
• Experience with enterprise integration technologies, Agile development practices, and enterprise administrative systems such as PeopleSoft is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field and seven years of progressively responsible professional experience supporting or managing enterprise data engineering, analytics platforms, or enterprise data services;

OR

• Master's degree in a related field and five years of progressively responsible professional experience supporting or managing enterprise data engineering, analytics platforms, or enterprise data services.
• Experience supervising technical staff or serving in a formal technical leadership role.
• Experience overseeing enterprise data pipeline and ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience overseeing cloud-based platforms and evaluating performance, reliability, and cost optimization.

For more information, view the full job description.

Why Join the University of Maine System?

At the University of Maine System, technology plays a vital role in advancing education, research, and public service. As part of Enterprise Services, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful, system-wide initiatives that impact thousands of students, faculty, and staff across Maine.

We Offer:

Our comprehensive benefits package can be worth up to 53% of your annual salary and is designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: $85,000–$95,000 commensurate with education and experience. This is a fixed range set within a predefined wage band, so we're not able to negotiate a starting salary above it.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Employer-paid benefits, including basic life insurance and long-term disability coverage, with additional voluntary coverage options available
• Retirement plan through TIAA with 10% employer contribution and opportunities for additional tax-deferred retirement savings
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, plus 13 paid holidays each year
• Tuition waiver program for employees, including graduate courses and Maine Law, plus substantial tuition discounts for eligible spouses and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs supporting your health and well-being
• Professional development and opportunities to grow your career within Maine's public university system
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance discounts, and supplemental disability and life insurance options

Why This Role Matters

Data is central to the future of higher education. In this role, you'll help build and modernize the enterprise data ecosystem that supports more than 30,000 students, faculty, and staff across Maine's public universities. If you're energized by leading talented technical professionals, driving innovation, and making a measurable impactthrough data, this is an opportunity to shape the future of a statewide university system.

Work authorization:

This position requires U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship or OPT extensions at any point.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.

The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, applications need to be submitted by August 31, 2026.

EEO Statement

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.