Manager Data Engineering

Overview

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We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager of IT – Data Warehousing & Analytics to lead the design, development, and operation of our enterprise data platform. This role will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of a modern data warehouse using Snowflake and medallion architecture principles, with Tableau as the primary front-end reporting tool. The position is critical in establishing a scalable, governed data foundation to support business intelligence today—and enable advanced analytics and AI initiatives in the future.

Where you'll work

Hybrid schedule from Gilbert, AZ location.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of the enterprise data warehouse platform on Snowflake using medallion architecture (Bronze / Silver / Gold layers).
• Oversee data ingestion, transformation, and modeling pipelines to ensure data accuracy, scalability, and performance across the business.
• Manage a team of data engineers, BI developers, and analysts responsible for data integration, quality, governance, and reporting.
• Build and optimize Tableau dashboards and reporting solutions to deliver actionable insights to business stakeholders.
• Define and enforce data governance, security, and quality standards across data platforms.
• Collaborate with business units, product owners, and executive leadership to define key metrics and support data-driven decision-making.
• Lay the technical and architectural groundwork for AI / ML readiness, including data cataloging, feature engineering pipelines, and integration points with AI platforms.
• Drive the roadmap for the data platform, balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term innovation and scalability.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and technical partnerships to support the data stack.

What you'll need

Benefits

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

About Ascend Learning

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We\'re committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America\'s 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M / F / Vets / Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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