Software Engineer Sr. Manager | Marketing Technology (Remote)

Position summary:

Marketing Technology lives at the intersection of data and customer experiences. Our mission is to win for our customer by leveraging the power of data to deliver cross-channel personalized experiences at speed and scale. The Sr. Manager, Martech Data Engineering is a key leadership role, driving our strategy & roadmap forward on the data side of the house. You will oversee a team of talented managers and engineers, while building strong partnerships and accountability across stakeholders. You will champion innovation, drive scalability, and ensure robust and reliable platforms that deliver exceptional performance and user experience.


Responsibilities:

  • Leads the strategy and execution for Martech data capabilities. This includes identity management, CDP platform, activation pipelines, and foundational data integrity capabilities
  • Acts as the centralized Technology owner to define and grow the Marketing CDP capability. Drives the tech strategy for this capability and defines the roadmap in alignment with stakeholders
  • Partners closely with Enterprise Data & Analytics team and Data Product teams to build capabilities with speed and scale in mind
  • Collaborates through a matrix of Business, Product, and Tech teams. Builds strong partnerships that establish trust and accountability
  • Stays abreast of both Tech and Business industry trends through 3rd party publications, industry events/conferences, leveraging perspective to drive future vision
  • Regularly presents roadmaps and strategy in leadership forums and brings strong communication and Technology perspective to the table
  • Develop and implement streamlined processes for tracking, analyzing, and resolving technical issues, ensuring efficient resolution and proactive problem-solving.
  • Champion and lead growth initiatives, fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of highly skilled engineers, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

  • Typically reports to the Technology Director, Sr. Director or Vice President.


Travel Requirements:

  • Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.


Physical Requirements:

  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.


Working Conditions:

  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
  • Mastery of an object oriented programming language (preferably Java)
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in Software/Data Engineering
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field. Advanced degree preferred
  • Retail/similar background preferred. Technical leader who is also fluent in Marketing business concepts & strategies
  • Experience being a Technical owner of a Marketing CDP capability, with a strong understanding of the architecture, platform engineering, and industry landscape
  • Deep understanding of the cloud data landscape, from both engineering best practices and industry trends
  • Strong track record of leading Managers of Engineering teams and developing/building high performing organizations
  • Highly collaborative individual who thrives working across a matrix of Product and Business stakeholders
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Builds a culture of trust, accountability, and strong reputation for delivery


Minimum Education:

  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Preferred Education:

  • No additional education


Minimum Years of Work Experience:

  • 6


Preferred Years of Work Experience:

  • No additional years of experience


Minimum Leadership Experience:

  • None


Preferred Leadership Experience:

  • None


Certifications:

  • None


Competencies:

  • Attracts Top Talent: Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs
  • Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
  • Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
  • Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
  • Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
  • Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals
  • Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
  • Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action
  • Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
  • Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics
  • Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

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