Associate Program Manager
Summary
Leads a team of data engineers to build and maintain marketing data systems using Google Cloud and Adobe platforms, while managing cross-functional collaboration and team performance.
We are looking for a senior data engineering lead to oversee and manage three critical marketing data teams. This role requires a hands-on approach, with the ability to both build and maintain data systems and effectively lead a team of engineers. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in marketing/advertising data, with a focus on Google Cloud and Adobe's marketing platform, and a proven track record of managing large teams.
- Lead and manage three marketing data teams, ensuring efficient collaboration and effective data system development.
- Build and oversee data pipelines and attributes modeling, paid media platform data engineering, and Adobe Experience Platform support.
- Drive the team's technical vision and strategy, setting goals and ensuring high-quality data system delivery.
- Mentor and guide team members, providing technical expertise and leadership to enhance their skills.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, IT, and data analytics, to align data systems with business needs.
- Stay updated on industry trends and technologies, especially in marketing data and AI tools, to enhance team capabilities.
- Ensure data security and privacy compliance, implementing best practices and guidelines.
- Manage project timelines and budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and on-time delivery.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- 10-16 years of total experience, with at least 4-5 years of proven team management skills.
- Extensive experience working with marketing/advertising data, including Google Ads, Meta, and LinkedIn.
- Hands-on expertise with Google Cloud (GCP) and Adobe Experience Platform/Adobe Journey Optimizer.
- Demonstrated use of AI tools like GitHub Copilot in actual project work, with the ability to describe their impact.
- Led a team of 20+ data engineers, showcasing strong leadership and management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Proficiency in data modeling, data warehousing, and data visualization techniques.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms, especially Google Cloud, is highly preferred.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.