Director, Data Engineering

In Consumer Sales Organization (C SO ) we are a global team at Microsoft responsible for sales across Modern Life (Windows, Microsoft 365, and Surface) and Gaming. CSO puts the consumer at the center, helping them discover, learn, and buy through direct and partner channels in over 120 countries around the world. Our team works with ecosystem partners and internal business groups to drive digital excellence and e-commerce capability, as well as accelerate cloud and subscription adoption. Together, we win by delivering compelling at-home and on-the-go experiences combining intelligent edge devices and services that create Microsoft fans for life.
As Director of Data Engineering, you will manage both PM and Software Engineering teams that develop the key pipelines of customer and application signals that are used in self-service reporting systems and relied upon by stakeholders across the company. These datasets include - but are not limited to web clickstream, customer purchase activity, in- store and in-app behaviors. This team builds and extends the data platform which is then leveraged by a variety of digital marketing technologies - including content and digital asset management, CRM and targeting systems in addition to analytics and reporting . You will be responsible for setting the strategy and guiding the prioritization of projects and scenarios needed to support greater Store and Marketing Technology data/analytics capabilities . As leader of this organization, you will also liaise with other data engineering teams within the company - develop alignment strategies for data sharing and contracts; collaborate with organizational leaders to identify strategic opportunities and champion education and adoption capabilities to drive self-service adoption . You will work with both internal and external organizations, negotiate contracts as needed and establish our long-term data strategy.
To do this, you will need to have a track record of success managing engineering teams that specialize in large scale data engineering projects, fluency in collaborating in a multi-stakeholder environment to rationalize and prioritize requirements. This role is flexible in that you can work up to 100% from home .
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.ResponsibilitiesWorking in a global sales and marketing organization at the intersection of customers, hardware partners, and channel partners, you'll have the opportunity to help shape business programs and strategies that have global impact.

• Supervise and create excellence in culture and performance of team's technical program managers and software engineers.
• Develop core data engineering organization documentation - including vision, scope, OKRs and business requirements.
• Manage overall schedules, plans and budgets.
• Work cross-company with business and engineering stakeholders (and partners) to define and track key performance indicators as well as release specific success metrics.
• Present plans to senior management for buy in and status on a regular basis.

• Negotiate agreements with third party suppliers.

If you have a passion for and curiosity about creating clarity, generating energy and delivering success, and are looking for a role that provides an opportunity to influence cross-company, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to identify opportunities for growth and drive scale, we'd love to hear from you.Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data engineering
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years' people management experience.
• 3+ years' experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 3+ years' experience in big data
• 2 + years' experience with online business and customer intelligence principles such as website analytics collection/reporting; taxonomy; segmentation; personalization; customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty.
• 1+ year experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Intermediate conflict resolution and negotiation skills (required)
• Must have proven skills in financial, and IT management
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, planning and organizational abilities
• Must be able to work independently, handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, as well as negotiate and collaborate effectively
• Highly analytical - ability to understand business metrics, customer, and market trends
• Ambitious, self-starter, thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, effectively manages priorities
• Confident with an ability to work and build strong relationships with senior managers, willing to take on big challenges, advocate a position, build a business case, and influence others (required)

Technical Program Management M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $173,200 - $282,200 per year.
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