Manager, Data Engineering & Integration

Wakely Consulting Group•Saint Paul, MN

1d•$155,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Manager, Data Engineering & Integration manages the day-to-day delivery and coordination of the team that builds and maintains the Data Services platform. The role oversees work intake, assignment, capacity planning, delivery schedules, and communication with stakeholders and leadership. The Manager ensures development work follows established processes and quality standards, maintains enough technical knowledge to review ETL deliverables, and directly supervises, coaches, and supports the performance of assigned staff. The Manager coordinates with technical teams and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, priorities, dependencies, and commitments, including coordination with the team responsible for the data loading calendar. The role does not own that calendar. Senior developers provide technical mentorship and architectural direction, while the Manager supports their technical leadership and promotes collaboration across teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, mathematics, or a related field.
At least 8 years of professional experience in data engineering, ETL, or data integration development using SQL Server and related technologies.
At least 3 years of experience leading teams as a formal manager or technical lead, including planning, coordination, and work-assignment responsibilities.
Experience managing work intake, delivery schedules, capacity, stakeholder communication, and development processes.
Hands-on experience with SQL Server and SSIS sufficient to review package design and assess quality.
Strong working knowledge of SQL Server and SSIS sufficient to review ETL package design, assess quality and risk, and support team delivery.
Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes, development standards, documentation, and quality-assurance practices.
Strong delivery-management skills, including prioritization, planning, task assignment, capacity management, timeline management, and risk tracking.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and shifting priorities across a team.
Ability to lead through coordination and influence while supporting senior technical staff who provide architectural direction and mentorship.
Strong people-leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and employee development.
Ability to review technical deliverables and understand complex data integration and ETL processes.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to use delivery, quality, and workload information to support team planning and performance.
Self-motivated, with a commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
Ability to use technology and AI tools ethically and effectively to improve efficiency, quality, and processes while protecting confidential information and applying sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with healthcare claims, encounter, enrollment, eligibility, or regulatory-reporting data.
Experience with agile or Kanban delivery practices.

Responsibilities

Manage intake and prioritization of change requests, new features, implementation work, and other development activities.
Assign and balance work across the development team based on priorities, deadlines, skills, and capacity.
Develop and maintain delivery plans and timelines.
Track progress and communicate delivery status, risks, dependencies, and issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Identify, escalate, and resolve barriers that affect delivery.
Ensure the team follows established software development lifecycle processes, standards, and documentation requirements.
Review ETL packages and other deliverables for quality, risk, readiness, and adherence to standards.
Maintain technical knowledge through development and support activities to evaluate team work and support platform proficiency.
Support continuous improvement in delivery processes, data quality, and team effectiveness.
Coordinate with technical teams and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, priorities, dependencies, and delivery commitments, including alignment with the team responsible for the data loading calendar.
Partner with senior developers who provide technical mentorship and reinforce their role as technical leaders.
Support collaboration across teams to address data integration, development, and operational needs.
Provide information and recommendations related to delivery status, capacity, risks, and resource needs.
Directly supervise assigned staff, including workflow assignment, prioritization, and performance oversight.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and ongoing feedback to promote consistent, high-quality service delivery.
Oversee onboarding and training of new staff and serve as a resource for operational processes.
Participate in hiring, performance reviews, and developmental planning for direct reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.