Senior Manager, Data Engineering & Data Governance

Job Title: Sr. Data Engineering and Governance Manager Employment Type: 3-6-month, Contract to hire Location: Denton, TX - 3-day onsite hybrid Pay Range: $60-70/hr. (W2) - $100-115k upon conversion (excellent benefits) The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Summary Akkodis is seeking a Manager of Data Engineering and Governance for a direct-hire opportunity in Denton, Texas. The desired candidate will have 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in data engineering, enterprise data platforms, data integration, and data governance. This position will lead the organization's enterprise data engineering function and institutional data governance program. The Manager will oversee Operational Data Store, Enterprise Data Warehouse, Data Lake, integration, and reporting environments supporting SIS, LMS, ERP, and CRM platforms. This individual will also serve as the institution's data management officer and lead governance policies, standards, stewardship, compliance, and data-quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep technical experience with enterprise data platforms and ETL/ELT technologies, along with demonstrated success managing technical teams and operating within data governance requirements. Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and support of scalable data pipelines and data models for Operational Data Store, Enterprise Data Warehouse, and Data Lake environments Oversee ETL/ELT development using technologies such as: SQL Server Integration Services Azure Data Factory Oracle Integration Cloud SnapLogic Support batch, real-time, and near-real-time integrations across enterprise systems Direct database development and performance tuning using PL/SQL and T-SQL within Oracle and SQL Server environments Establish enterprise standards and best practices for: Data architecture and integration Data quality and lineage Metadata and master data management Data classification and stewardship Evaluate emerging data platforms and recommend solutions that support institutional analytics and reporting Oversee capacity planning, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and business continuity for enterprise data systems Lead the development and continuous improvement of the institution's data governance program Serve as the institution's data management officer Establish and lead data governance committees and councils Coordinate data owners, trustees, and stewards across academic and administrative departments Develop data policies, definitions, standards, and classification frameworks Ensure compliance with applicable privacy, security, records-retention, and data-related requirements Lead data-quality, master data management, and data stewardship training initiatives Manage data across SIS, LMS, ERP, and CRM platforms Recruit, supervise, mentor, and develop data engineers, integration engineers, database administrators, and data analysts Required Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in data engineering, data integration, and data governance Demonstrated supervisory or management experience leading technical teams Experience building and supporting: Operational Data Stores Enterprise Data Warehouses Data Lakes Application and data integrations Business intelligence solutions, reports, and dashboards Experience with enterprise data platforms such as Microsoft, Oracle, Snowflake, or AWS Strong understanding of data warehouse architecture and enterprise data modeling Hands-on experience with ETL and integration tools such as SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Oracle Integration Cloud, or SnapLogic Strong proficiency with PL/SQL and/or T-SQL Experience working with Oracle and/or SQL Server databases Experience with BI and reporting tools such as Power BI, Oracle BI Publisher, or Oracle Analytics Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, stewardship models, metadata management, and master data management Demonstrated experience developing and executing data governance programs Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and project-management skills Ability to translate technical concepts for nontechnical stakeholders and senior leadership Ability to manage multiple large-scale data initiatives and competing priorities Pay Details $60.00 to $70.00 per hour Benefits medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability additional voluntary benefits EAP program commuter benefits a 401K plan. paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law Holiday pay where applicable Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Requirements The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, or local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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