Sr. Director, Data Architecture and Engineering

Senior Director, Data Architecture & Engineering  

 

Bring Your Amazing Self to Work 

 

At Macy's, Inc. we're on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation for all. This is our Mission Every One. We know that each person here is unique. So we respect and invest in each individual to create growth, pride, and satisfaction. If we are able to bring our whole selves to work, it translates into a more abundant and wider array of ideas and energy for all to benefit from. Our success will be built on amazing colleagues, working together. 

 

Job Overview 

 

As the Senior Director of Data Architecture and Engineering, you will lead transformative initiatives to build scalable, enterprise-grade data platforms and pipelines, empowering our EDA organization to provide actionable insights that deliver innovative shopping experiences for our customers. Reporting to the SVP of Enterprise Data & Analytics, this role is pivotal in shaping the organization’s overall data strategy, fostering a culture of innovation, and making a direct impact to the business.  

 

What You Will Do 

Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing team of data engineers and architects. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.  

Data Strategy & Architecture: Define and implement a comprehensive data architecture strategy that aligns with Macy's business objectives, supports advanced analytics initiatives, and ensures data quality, efficiency, and adherence to data standards.  

Data Pipeline Development: Oversee the design, development, and optimization of robust and scalable data pipelines to ensure efficient data acquisition, processing, and delivery.  

Data Quality: Collaborate with Data Governance teams to establish and enforce data quality standards, ensuring data integrity and compliance with security and privacy regulations.  

Stakeholder Partnership: Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, Data Science teams, Business Intelligence teams, and technology partners to understand their data needs and deliver solutions that drive business value.  

Technology Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging data technologies and trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and approaches to enhance Macy's data capabilities.  

Data Expertise & Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on data architecture, engineering, and best practices for business leaders and technical teams.  

Financial Management: Effectively manage team resources and budgets, ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational goals.  

 

Skills You Will Need 

Executive Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on proactively engaging executive stakeholders, understanding their challenges, and translating business needs into technical solutions.  

Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of data engineering principles and best practices. Expertise in GCP cloud technologies (BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, etc.), data pipelines, enterprise data warehousing, and large-scale data transformations.   

Ownership Mentality: Takes full ownership and accountability for project success and the continuous improvement of data engineering processes and operating models.  

 

Who You Are 

• 12+ years of progressive experience in a scaled, shared-service Enterprise Data Analytics organization with at least 5 years of people leadership experience.   

• Leader with a passion for data and analytics who can build credibility and rally the organization around a clear, common data vision.  

• Track record of success influencing executive stakeholders and being a trusted business partner. 

• An ongoing learner that influences others to think innovatively. 

• Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy’s aspires to achieve every day in every way. 

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision. 

• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.  

 

What We Can Offer You 

• An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment. 

• Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity. 

• Performance incentives and annual merit review. 

• Merchandise discounts. 

• Health and Wellness Benefits across medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance. 

• Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity. 

• Employee Assistance Program (mental health counseling and legal/financial advice). 

• Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development 

• 8 paid holidays. 

• Paid Time Off (first year prorated depending on start date). 

• Tuition reimbursement program. 

• Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities. 

• Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results. 

 

About Macy’s 

Now is an exciting time for a Macy's career as we continue to focus on creating exciting and memorable experiences for every Macy's customer, whether their journey starts online or in the store. Our opportunities in Sales, Merchandise, Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse, Marketing, and other areas let you express your creativity and commitment to excellence, grow your career and make a difference to your Macy's colleagues and customers. 

Bring your creativity, energy, and ideas to the Macy's team – Apply Today! 

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. 

 

 

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