Senior Manager, Data Engineering

KIPP Foundation

. Create, manage, and optimize data and BI platforms .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data engineering and architecture, with a strong focus on building and managing ETL pipelines, data quality frameworks, and BI platforms like Tableau. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across various functions.

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Data EngineeringETL Pipeline ManagementTableau BI ManagementSQL Server ProficiencyCloud-Based Data Platforms

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Hard Skills

SQLSSISSparkPySparkETLData ModelingData Quality FrameworkData ArchitectureCI/CDVersion Control

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipStakeholder CommunicationProject ManagementCoachingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

TableauFabric/OneLakeSnowflakeDatabricksGitBitbucketGitHubGitLabAzure DevOps

Industry Keywords

Data EngineeringBusiness IntelligenceData PipelineCloud Data WarehouseAgile Sprint Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudETLPySparkSparkSQLSSISTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, manage, and optimize data and BI platforms
Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and define data solution architecture
Build and deliver data pipeline solutions, including ETL pipelines, data models, and monitoring controls
Drive end-to-end delivery of data architecture and pipeline solutions through planning, requirements gathering, design, build, and testing
Design and evolve the semantic layer as a governed single source of truth for business intelligence
Design and operationalize a data quality framework with monitoring, alerting, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, resolution, impact assessments, and sizing assessments
Manage and continuously improve data architecture and pipelines, including monitoring standards and operational controls
Lead Tableau BI platform management, updates, enhancements, maintenance, and stakeholder communication
Ensure BI platform availability, performance, security, operations, and governance standards
Establish foundational AI-enabled analytics capabilities in the BI platform
Lead communication and execute project plans across Analytics, Application Development, Data Collection Strategy & Operations, IT Operations, Product Management, and Regional Data Systems & Strategy teams
Lead sprint planning, sprint execution, and release delivery
Track progress, risks, and dependencies and resolve blockers
Guide team members in developing data and BI solutions with validation, quality checks, and current documentation
Manage and develop one or more FTE or contractor team members through expectations, feedback, and coaching
Report to the Senior Director of Data Management and Governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional experience in data engineering, infrastructure engineering, or a closely related technical field
Experience with SQL-based data platforms such as SQL Server
Experience with modern cloud-based data warehouse/lakehouse platforms such as Fabric/OneLake, Snowflake, or Databricks
Experience building and managing ETLs/pipelines
Experience managing and mentoring data engineers
Strong technical proficiency in SSIS, Spark, PySpark, and SQL
Demonstrated experience and expertise managing Tableau infrastructure, on-prem and cloud, and operations
Experience with version control and CI/CD workflows using Git and platforms such as Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
Experience with SQL Server and MS Fabric/OneLake preferred
Bachelor’s degree in data engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Knowledge and skills in on-prem and cloud-based data platform management and architecture
Knowledge of CI/CD, ETL/data pipelines, version control, agile sprint operations, project management tools, and machine learning principles
Passion and commitment to KIPP’s mission and ability to uphold KIPP’s Core Values
Ability to manage competing priorities, create and execute project plans, and manage stakeholders
Ability to develop, coach, and provide feedback to teammates

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 holidays
18 days additional flexible PTO days, increasing to 23 days for years 3 and 4 and 28 days for years 5+
100% paid parental leave
100% coverage of the premium for employee medical/dental/vision plans
75% coverage of the premium for employee + family medical/dental/vision plans
Fitness reimbursements
Discounted tickets to theme parks/attractions
Backup care support for children and adults/elders
Employee assistance program
401K retirement plan with 4% match
Employer-sponsored legal plans
Life/disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Remote office full-time option
Low travel requirement (10%, 20 days per year)