Director, Data Engineering

As a Director of Data Engineering, you will be play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of robust data architecture and pipelines that support critical business decisions, analytics, and product development. This role is crucial in creating a connected data ecosystem that unleashes the power of our first party, third party and zero party data to drive innovation and growth. This data ecosystem is at the core of making intelligent customer and business decisions. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced, media-rich environment and is passionate about driving innovation through data. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead high-performing data engineering squads, setting clear objectives, fostering a collaborative environment, and driving team growth. Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and architectures across internal, third-party, and cloud-based sources. Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across various sources. Collaborate with data scientists and business teams to improve data models that feed business intelligence tools, increasing data accessibility and fostering data-driven decision-making across the organization. Implement best practices for data engineering, including performance tuning, monitoring, and documentation. Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to improve data engineering capabilities. Foster the growth of your team members through coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for technical development. Contribute to strategic planning and execution of data initiatives aligned with business goals. Support the VP of Data Engineering in executing the broader data strategy and roadmap.