Senior Manager, Data Engineering

Company: Navy Federal Credit Union
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Overview

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To plan and manage architecture and design of enterprise data and analytics platform, data engineering teams and strategic initiatives that ensure data management practices align with organizational goals. The Senior Manager provides leadership and direction through managers and is accountable for the performance and results of related teams and/or functions. Supports executive leadership in defining organizational goals and strategic plans and translates strategic vision into policies and operational plans for a broad functional area.

The Senior Manager - Data Engineering (AI/ML/NLP) in Enterprise Data and Information Management (EDIM) within Enterprise Technology Services (ETS), will work in a highly collaborative and cross-functional setting leading the engineering, implementation of enterprise data platforms. The role will deliver a comprehensive Enterprise Data Platforms strategy and Operational Data Engineering working closely with business stakeholders to drive Real-time, Advanced Analytics, Channel Integration and API enablement capabilities. The role will promote the culture of a data-centric organization to meet enterprise transformation goals and vision.

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Responsibilities

Leads Data Platform Engineering functions in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders.
Direct/Supervise Data Design Engineering focusing on data architecture, data modeling, and data platform engineering.
Collaborate with Enterprise Data Governance and Information Security in designing secured and governed data platforms.
Define the roadmap for Operational Data Engineering covering Data Hubs, Event Streaming, Master Data Management and Channel Integration and API Enablement.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, API Platform Services, DevSec Ops, Cloud Network Engineering and relevant teams to implement features that improve performance and scalability.
Recommend solutions or improvements to business processes that can be accomplished through use of technology.
Continually monitor the financial services industry technology landscape to track the latest innovations across the industry and communicate relevant information to ETS leadership.
Applies industry expertise and awareness to drive financial and operational performance within a division.
Performs supervisory/managerial duties:
Ensure adequate/skilled staffing; select employees
Establish performance goals and priorities
Prepare, conduct and review performance appraisals
Develop, mentor and counsel staff
Provide input and/or prepare budget requirements for Annual Financial Plan (AFP)
Ensure section/branch goals and objectives align with division/department strategy

Qualifications

Expert-level knowledge in data design engineering including data modeling, data governance and data security
Extensive experience in formulating enterprise-wide strategies for the development of Real-time data integration enabling advanced analytics including AI, ML and NLP capabilities in cloud (Azure or similar)
Significant experience with Data Hubs (NoSQL), Data Lake, and Real-Time Event Streaming platforms (Confluent Kafka or similar) to provision data sets for Channel Applications and Analytics
Significant understanding of Scaled Agile and related practices to deliver data engineering solutions
Significant experience with NoSQL databases such as Azure Cosmos DB and related query languages
Experience provisioning data sets to consuming channel applications through Data Hubs and APIs in real-time
Experience with Master Data Management practices and implementing related platforms
Experience with programming languages such as Python, SQL, and Java
Experience in working with ETL platforms (e.g., Databricks) using JSON, Parquet, Delta and other file formats to provision data sets for business applications
Requires a comprehensive understanding of internal and industry standards as well as the changing business environment
Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to influence others internally and externally; including senior executives, vendors and regulators
Significant experience in demonstrating thought-leadership, initiative taking, decision-making and creativity
Significant experience in working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors
Significant experience in supervising and leading professional IT employees
Advanced verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills to communicate clearly and concisely technical and non-technical information to all levels of management
Demonstrated ability to carrying out initiatives in environment that may be resistant to change
10-15 years of relevant experience, with 8+ years in a management experience
Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience

Desired Qualifications

Master's in computer science, Data Science, Engineering or related technical field
Experience with API platforms such as Mulesoft
Knowledge of Navy Federal Credit Union instructions, standards, and procedures

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 - 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 - 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

About Us

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.

Hybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.

Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position

Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

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