Area Data Manager

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Newtown, PA

10h•$119,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

Step into a pivotal corporate leadership role, where you’ll guide a team and shape the quality, accuracy, and strategy behind all operational data across WM. This position is ideal for a proactive, people‑centered leader who thrives at the intersection of data, operations, and continuous improvement. You’ll partner closely with key operational leaders—including the Operations Improvement team, Area Analysts, and the broader organization—to drive deeper standardization, strengthen system capabilities, and elevate reporting excellence. A typical week blends strategic alignment, diagnostic problem‑solving, and empowering Data Managers to lean into their strengths, collaborate effectively, and build a resilient, high‑performance culture. If you’re energized by cross‑functional leadership, skilled at navigating complex data environments (EMAP, MAS, OPUS, Kronos, Power BI, and more), and ready to influence Area‑wide operational success, this role offers both impact and growth.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
3 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

Nice To Haves

Skilled at navigating complex data environments (EMAP, MAS, OPUS, Kronos, Power BI, and more)

Responsibilities

Establishing and maintaining oversight of a remote team of data specialists.
Works with critical partners of Operations Improvement Manager and Operations Analyst for data outputs.
Validation of daily data via critical reports.
Manages cross-functional communication with Operational Leaders to ensure Area level of Data oversight and management.
Boundary partner for all Operational initiatives.
Use appropriate Waste Management systems to ensure proper recording of metrics and verify process improvement opportunities, including: EMAP, MAS, OPUS, Kronos, SharePoint, PMT, CorpDb, Essbase, Newton, Power BI, Microsoft Suite, Capacity Planner, and all other systems as needed and necessary.
Performance management and continued skill development of the Data Specialist Team.