Senior Manager - Data Engineering Delivery
First seen by Alion on Aug 10, 2026.
Job Description :
Senior Manager Data Engineering Delivery
Role Overview :
We are looking for a Senior Manager Data Engineering Delivery to lead end-to-end delivery of data engineering programs, manage high-performing teams, and ensure successful execution of enterprise data initiatives. The role combines strong delivery management, solid technical understanding, and the ability to influence stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities :
Delivery & Program Management :
- Own delivery of data engineering programs from planning to execution.
- Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of data platforms and pipelines.
- Manage scope, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication.
- Drive predictable delivery through governance and tracking mechanisms.
Technical Leadership :
- Guide teams on data engineering design and implementation.
- Review solution architecture for scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Support adoption of modern data stack (cloud, streaming, ETL/ELT tools).
- Ensure best practices in data quality, governance, and CI/CD pipelines.
Team Leadership :
- Lead and mentor engineers and technical leads.
- Build a strong engineering culture focused on ownership and execution.
- Support hiring and capability building within the team.
Stakeholder Management :
- Work closely with business and technology stakeholders.
- Translate business requirements into technical delivery plans.
- Act as escalation point for delivery issues.
Thought Leadership :
- Contribute to data strategy discussions and modernization initiatives.
- Promote adoption of modern data engineering practices.
- Bring awareness of emerging trends in data and analytics.
Required Skills & Experience :
- 10 to 15+ years of experience in data engineering or data platform delivery.
- 3 to 5+ years in a senior leadership or delivery management role.
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP).
- Hands-on understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT, and data architecture.
- Experience with tools like Spark, SQL, Airflow, Kafka, dbt (any relevant stack).
- Proven experience managing cross-functional or distributed teams.
Key Competencies :
- Strong execution and delivery ownership
- Good technical depth (able to review and challenge solutions)
- Stakeholder management and communication skills
- Team leadership and mentoring ability
- Structured thinking and problem-solving mindset
Skills
Data Engineering, ETL, Python, SQL, IT Service Delivery, Delivery Management, Program Management, Project Management, IT Project Delivery