Sr. Director Data Engineering & Analytics - Virtual

Our StoryAt Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. Alight embraces values that come directly from our people – purposeful, human, united and growth-minded – reflecting our inclusive culture and promise that our clients expect. We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management.Our BenefitsWith a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, dental and vision coverages starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans with contribution matching, generous time off, parental leave, continuing education, and career growth opportunities – all within a thriving global organization.Flexible WorkingSo that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 6 years in a row.Great Place to WorkThanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including “Great Place to Work” for the past 7 years and Fortune’s “Best Companies to Work For.” To learn more about our company culture and awards Click Here.We invite you to join our team! Learn more at careers.alight.com. We are seeking a Senior Director, Data Engineering & Analytics to lead and evolve our enterprise data engineering, analytics engineering, and data quality functions. This leadership role blends strategic vision, technical expertise, and people leadership to drive scalable, high-quality data solutions across a global organization.Reporting to the VP of Data, AI & Analytics, this leader will shape technical strategy, establish engineering standards, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across teams in the U.S. and India.Key ResponsibilitiesDefining and executing the data engineering and analytics roadmap aligned with business and product priorities.Leading modernization initiatives across cloud platforms, data lakes, and enterprise data quality programs.Balancing near-term delivery needs with long-term architectural sustainability.Managing budgets, vendor partnerships, and technology investment decisions.Providing hands-on guidance in data architecture, pipeline design, data modeling, and data quality practices.Leading architecture reviews and key technical decisions for complex data solutions.Establishing engineering standards, best practices, and quality expectations across teams.Evaluating and implement emerging technologies, including AI-driven engineering capabilities.Driving adoption of AI and automation across engineering workflows.Establishing governance and standards for AI-assisted development and testing.Partnering across Data & AI teams to ensure platforms effectively support AI/ML initiatives.Building trusted partnerships across technology, product, operations, and business teams.Communicating strategy, priorities, risks, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences.Aligning stakeholders around shared goals and delivery outcomes.Collaborating closely with global Data & AI leaders to drive execution and accountability.Leading, mentor, and develop teams of data engineers, analytics engineers, technical leads, and data product professionals.Fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture that values growth, innovation, and diverse perspectives.Supporting career development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.Partnering globally on workforce planning, capability development, and talent strategy.Requirements15+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, data architecture, or related disciplines.5+ years of leadership experience managing multiple teams across global organizations.Deep expertise in modern data platforms, cloud data lakes, data warehouses, and distributed data systems.Strong proficiency in SQL, Python/PySpark, AWS data services, and workflow orchestration tools.Experience leading large-scale data platform modernization or migration initiatives.Proven success building and scaling enterprise data quality programs.Experience managing complex technical roadmaps and diverse stakeholder groups.Demonstrated adoption of AI-enabled engineering tools and automation practices.Strong communication skills with the ability to influence executive and business leaders.Experience working with geographically distributed teams.Experience in HR technology, benefits, healthcare, payroll, or similar enterprise environments.Knowledge of Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and cloud migration strategies.Experience with data governance, metadata management, and data catalog solutions.AWS or equivalent cloud certifications.Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field.Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will also be considered.Application and InterviewBy applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Please be aware that Alight is a camera-on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations.Our commitment to InclusionWe celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io Opportunity Policy StatementAlight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons, disabled veterans, and other covered veterans.Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request reasonable accommodations/modifications by contacting their recruiter.Authorization to work in the Employing CountryApplicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not, now or in the future, require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.#LI-RemoteWe offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.Salary Pay RangeMinimum :170,000.00 USDMaximum :250,000.00 USDPay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: Wellbeing and Benefits Selector Page - AlightDISCLAIMER:Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.Job SummaryJob number: R-38232Profession: Technology