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This role directs architecture and engineering practices, resource and budget planning, vendor relationships, system performance and resiliency, and the adoption of cloud, DevOps/DataOps, automation, and AI-assisted engineering capabilities, while recruiting, coaching, and developing a high-performing team and partnering with business and technology leaders on data roadmaps and investment decisions. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or commensurate experience, including substantial technical experience and prior team leadership or management responsibility; advanced knowledge of data warehouse and operational data store design, master data management, relational and dimensional data modeling, SQL and query optimization, ETL/ELT, APIs, CI/CD and Git, information architecture, Snowflake, Informatica, Azure data technologies, cloud and enterprise security concepts, and AI/ML applications; and strong business acumen, communication, collaboration, project management, analytical problem-solving, and people-leadership skills.\nJob Description:\nProvide strategic and operational leadership for data project teams comprised of technical and business teams delivering complex, business-critical applications, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and measurable business outcomes. 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Responsible for resource allocation for projects in collaboration with business and technology leaders.\nCollaborate, coordinate, and negotiate with the data office to develop technical roadmaps in order to achieve strategic and tactical direction. Oversee implementation of technology strategies by ensuring alignment of projects with strategic direction while adhering to standards and best practices. Lead the evolution of engineering capabilities through modern practices (cloud, DevOps, AI-assisted development) while building high performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. 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