Senior Engineering Manager - Data

Correlation One is an education technology company who is building the workforce development platform of the future. 

We close skill gaps for enterprises, governments and individuals, while empowering disenfranchised segments of the workforce. By providing training-to-job programs that are 100% free for learners, we eliminate traditional barriers to opportunities. We are committed to helping enterprises like Amazon, Walmart, Prudential, Citadel, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Target, Morgan Stanley, EY and others reskill their workforces to prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. We build community-oriented, jobs-first learning experiences that offer a human touch and leverage technology to create best-in-class outcomes for everyone. 

Each program is taught by industry leaders and experts, professors and teaching assistants, delivered virtually to cohort-based learning communities. We currently run over 12 types of programs for 12,000+ learners each year in 10+ countries, and we plan to grow 5-10x in the next two years. 

Correlation One is proud to be ranked #6 in LinkedIn's Top Startups 2022 list and a Fast Company’s World Changing Idea winner. Join us as we build the workplace development platform of the future! 

Data is the foundation that powers all of Correlation One. Senior Manager of Engineering, Data, will shape the vision of this foundational layer on which all our applications are built. This role will have a profound impact on all the technology developed here at Correlation One for many years to come.

This is a critical role in overseeing and guiding our data initiatives, driving the development and optimization of our data infrastructure, and leveraging data to empower decision making across the organization. You will lead a talented team of data engineers, scientists, and analysts. In addition, you will collaborate closely with other cross-functional teams, such as product, engineering, and business stakeholders.

Our Engineering Managers create a culture of craftsmanship and engineering excellence in their teams. They own the team-level goals and are responsible for delivering these goals while working closely with Operations, Product Management and other Engineering teams. They take a long-term approach towards building the technology their team owns and take on short-term debt judiciously to deliver on the roadmap needs. They have a deep understanding of operational excellence and leverage it as a tool to promote an outstanding experience on their team.

Our Engineering Managers mentor and coach their teams to bring out the best in them. They have a high bar for hiring and promoting people. They are excellent communicators who present their team’s work routinely and succinctly to Product and Engineering leadership. They are skilled negotiators who collaborate closely with their cross-functional peers across the company to ensure that the customer needs, the timelines and standards of engineering excellence are met by all of their deliverables.

• Drive the development and execution of a comprehensive data strategy, aligning it with the company's overall goals and objectives
• Drive the multi-year vision for technology for the data team
• Present the vision / roadmap to Product and Engineering leadership
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Operations and Engineering teams to develop a quarterly roadmap for all your teams
• Drive Engineering and Operational Excellence in your team
• Build a high-performance and delivery-oriented culture while keeping a high bar for technical deliverables in your team
• Participate deeply and own all the architectural decisions for your team
• Hire, manage and grow individual contributors from entry-level to staff

• Proven experience (5+ years) in managing and leading data teams in a fast-paced environment, ideally within a startup or high-growth company
• Strong expertise in data infrastructure, cloud platforms (preferably GCP), and data management technologies
• Proficiency in building and optimizing data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousing concepts
• Experience in machine learning, including familiarity with algorithms, model training, and evaluation techniques
• Solid understanding of data governance, data quality, and data security best practices
• Experience in working with data scientists, data analysts, and dashboard analysts to deliver actionable insights
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
• Deliver solid results under tight deadlines and under-specified requirements

How we support our people 

• Insurance or subsidies based on country
• Retirement plan based on country 
• Unlimited Time Off, with a minimum time off recommendation 
• 10 company-paid holidays
• Official company-wide holiday for the last week of the calendar year 
• Access to free data skills training through our programs
• A company culture that empowers individuals and embraces diversity through its core mission

The compensation range for this position is specific to location and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include (but are not limited to) location, experience, education and skill sets. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130,000-160,000. The range only reflects the base salary and does not reflect bonus, equity or benefits.

Correlation One’s Commitment 

Correlation One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Correlation One provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Correlation One are based solely on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  We encourage applicants to bring their unique skills, experiences, and outlook to our work environment. 

Correlation One is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Correlation One strives to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].