Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Maine System is seeking an experienced technology leader to guide their enterprise Data Engineering & Analytics team. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for delivering enterprise data services and improving the data environment to support decision-making across Maine's public universities.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing technical team
- Guide the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise data engineering and analytics services
- Partner with academic and administrative leaders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable data solutions
- Oversee enterprise data pipelines, integration services, analytics platforms, and governance practices
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, and other IT leaders to advance enterprise technology initiatives
- Promote modern engineering practices, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field and seven years of progressively responsible professional experience supporting or managing enterprise data engineering, analytics platforms, or enterprise data services
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- Master's degree in a related field and five years of progressively responsible professional experience supporting or managing enterprise data engineering, analytics platforms, or enterprise data services
- Experience supervising technical staff or serving in a formal technical leadership role
- Experience overseeing enterprise data pipeline and ETL/ELT processes
- Experience overseeing cloud-based platforms and evaluating performance, reliability, and cost optimization
- Experience with enterprise integration technologies
- Agile development practices
- Enterprise administrative systems such as PeopleSoft
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Employer-paid benefits, including basic life insurance and long-term disability coverage, with additional voluntary coverage options available
- Retirement plan through TIAA with 10% employer contribution and opportunities for additional tax-deferred retirement savings
- Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, plus 13 paid holidays each year
- Tuition waiver program for employees, including graduate courses and Maine Law, plus substantial tuition discounts for eligible spouses and dependent children
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs supporting your health and well-being
- Professional development and opportunities to grow your career within Maine's public university system
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance discounts, and supplemental disability and life insurance options
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