Data Engineering Manager

Senior Technical Data Lead (Player-Coach)

Job Summary

We’re looking for a highly motivated Senior Technical Data Lead who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and deep technical understanding. This is not a traditional people-manager role focused on status updates or task delegation—this is a player-coach position for someone who can dive into the ecosystem, ask the right questions, identify gaps, and drive meaningful progress.

You’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of our data organization by building a clear roadmap, operationalizing processes, and ensuring the team delivers high-impact work with accountability. While you won’t be coding daily, you must be technically credible, able to get into the details, and guide the team with confidence.

This role is ideal for someone from a mid-to-small company background who has worn multiple hats, brings strong ownership, and is known for getting things done.

What You’ll Do

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Develop a strong understanding of our data ecosystem and how systems, pipelines, and tools connect
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities (e.g., monitoring, error handling, tooling, processes)
• Define a forward-looking data strategy aligned with business goals
• Evaluate and introduce new capabilities (e.g., AI tools like Snowflake Cortex)

Execution & Ownership

• Take accountability for outcomes—not just planning or delegation
• Build and drive a clear roadmap within the first 90 days
• Ensure initiatives move from idea → plan → execution → completion
• Advocate for the team’s time to address foundational issues and technical debt

Operational Excellence

• Establish and standardize core processes including intake, prioritization, and work tracking
• Ensure consistent execution and delivery discipline across the team
• Improve how work is scoped, delivered, and measured

Leadership & Team Development

• Get to know the team’s strengths and areas for growth
• Provide direction, clarity, and accountability
• Hold the team accountable for timelines and quality—while enabling them to succeed

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner across teams to align priorities and drive outcomes
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights
• Communicate trade-offs, risks, and priorities transparently

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

• A clear data roadmap is defined and in motion
• Core operational processes (intake, prioritization, tracking) are established and adopted
• Strong understanding of the ecosystem, with identified gaps and improvement areas
• Building credibility with the team and leadership through action and insight
• Beginning to hold the team accountable for outcomes and timelines

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Remote, OR.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Remote,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.