Senior Director of Data Analytics Engineering

McAfee, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); Remote; USD 189,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Data Analytics Engineering to lead their Enterprise Data Analytics team. In this exciting role, you will drive data insights, manage data curation and governance, and oversee a high-performing team of Data Engineers. You will provide strategic guidance, liaise with leadership, and ensure data aligns with business needs. This remote position offers an opportunity to influence data governance and curation while working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. If you are passionate about data and team leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus Program

401k Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Support for Community Involvement

14 Paid Company Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Sick Time and Vacation Accrual

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data and analytics leadership.
• Strong understanding of data governance and cloud data structures.
• Proven experience in data stewardship and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team driving data ingestion and governance.
• Provide strategic guidance to data governance functions.
• Manage data and analytics project queue with program management.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Analytics

Cloud Data Management

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science

Degree in Data Management

Tools

Databricks

Kafka

PowerBI

Tableau

Fivetran

Informatica

Boomi

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Director of Data Analytics Engineering

Role Overview:

As the leader of McAfee’s Enterprise Data Analytics team, you will drive ownership of data insights at McAfee. You will manage McAfee’s data curation and governance function and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team of Data Engineers and Technical Data Stewards to deliver data of high quality and reliability.

This is a remote position located in the United States. We will only consider candidates currently in the US and are not offering relocation assistance at this time. Travel may be required periodically for key meetings.

About the role:

• Establish and lead a broad, cross-functional team driving data ingestion, curation, and data governance.

• Provide strategic guidance, thought leadership, and oversight to the data governance and curation functions within McAfee.

• Oversee McAfee’s Data Governance Council, facilitating key design and alignment discussions and decisions with technical and business data stewards.

• Liaise directly with Engineering, Platform, and Business leadership to ensure data meets business needs.

• Sign off on resource allocation and delivery for the business requests, and escalate funding needs.

• Manage the data and analytics project queue in partnership with program management.

• Monitor and ensure backlog is aligned to business demand and executive roadmap.

• Liaise with leaders from individual data domains to understand business priorities and ensure adequate resource alignment.

About you:

• Bring 12+ years of experience as a data and analytics leader, with extensive background in modern data governance structures (e.g., data lakehouse modeling, data pipelines, and data mesh).

• Have 12+ years of experience managing complex data environments, including those employing Databricks.

• Have significant understanding and background of cloud data structures, including 5+ years of cloud data management and modeling.

• Form relationships at all organizational levels, confidently liaising with and influencing executives and individual contributors.

• Act as an excellent team leader and are energized by growing, motivating, and leading global teams of 20+ technical managers, data stewards, and data engineers.

• Work well in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Additional Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

• Proven experience in data stewardship, data governance, or a related role.

• Strong understanding of data processes and data flows, SDLC, CI/CD; including cutting-edge data management strategies such as Data Mesh.

• Familiarity with various analytics technologies and tools, from data integration such as Kafka, Fivetran, Informatica, or Boomi to reporting such as PowerBI or Tableau.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of data protection regulations and compliance.

• Effective communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

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Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Bonus Program

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Paid Parental Leave

• Support for Community Involvement

• 14 Paid Company Holidays

• Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees

• 96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees Accrued Each Year

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

The starting pay range for this position is $189,620.00-$311,525.00. McAfee takes into consideration an individual’s skillset, experience and location in making final salary determinations. For further details, please discuss with the Talent Acquisition Partner.

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