Genius Road

Manager, Data Management #3291

Genius Road  •  Dallas, TX (Remote)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Manager, Data Management
Contract Position: 12 months + potential extension
Location: Dallas, TX (Local candidates only - Hybrid schedule)

We are seeking an experienced  Manager, Data Management to lead a cross-functional team responsible for enterprise data architecture, governance, and modernization initiatives. This role will oversee Operational Data Stores (ODS), Historical Data Stores, and the evolution to modern Data Lake/Lakehouse platforms while ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable data solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership capabilities with expertise in data management, governance, MDM, and enterprise data transformation.

Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in data management, data architecture, data governance, or related disciplines
  • 7+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams including Data Architects, Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Logical DBAs, Project Managers, and MDM professionals
  • Strong experience managing enterprise database platforms supporting operational and analytical environments
  • Proven experience implementing Master Data Management (MDM) programs and enterprise data governance initiatives
  • Knowledge of data management, data integration, and MDM tools; experience with Ab Initio is a plus
  • Experience building high-performing teams, managing capacity planning, workload balancing, and resource allocation
  • Experience delivering enterprise data modernization, migration, and cloud transformation initiatives
  • Strong understanding of data quality, metadata management, data lineage, retention policies, and compliance requirements
  • Experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, or similar technologies
  • Familiarity with Data Lake/Lakehouse architectures, including Medallion Architecture concepts
  • Experience with data virtualization platforms such as Denodo is preferred
  • Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes, data ingestion, streaming technologies (Kafka, Spark Streaming), and distributed data architectures
  • Experience working within DevOps, DataOps, or agile delivery environments
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional data team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Manage enterprise data management functions supporting ODS, Historical Data Stores, and Data Lake initiatives
  • Establish and enforce data governance policies, architecture standards, metadata practices, data lineage, and compliance requirements
  • Drive improvements in data quality, availability, and MDM capabilities across enterprise platforms
  • Support Data Architects by removing blockers, establishing standards, and promoting consistent architecture practices
  • Partner with technology, enterprise architecture, engineering, and business leaders to align data strategy with organizational priorities
  • Support implementation of modern Data Lake/Lakehouse platforms and migration from legacy environments while maintaining governance and architecture continuity
  • Manage delivery timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholder communications across concurrent data initiatives


Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.         
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About Genius Road

2025 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces!

Genius Road, LLC, is a boutique technical, telecom and executive recruiting firm with a difference.

We’re not resume aggregators, but corporate matchmakers – connecting you with candidates who fit your requirements, your culture and your environment. For permanent positions, we bring you new hires with staying power, culling through our extensive network to identify the perfect all-around fit.

If you have a temporary need for additional technical or telecom expertise, we’ll find the right mix of people who can jump right in and start producing.

Just as important, we make the process easier. Instead of inundating your inbox with random resumes, we create individual profiles of our recommended talent that give you a comprehensive view of the top candidates. So, you’ll see, in a glance, not only what these individuals can do, but who they are as human beings and how they’ll fit in your organization.

Combine all this with a proven track record, an unshakable professionalism and a fierce commitment to customer service, and it’s easy to see what sets us apart.

We call it a smarter approach to recruiting. Our customers say it’s “Pure Genius“

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Year Founded
2010
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