Manager of Data Management and Scrum Master

Creighton University•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Manager of Data Management is responsible for leading the day-to-day delivery and operational execution of the University’s enterprise data initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Data Management, this role manages a team of data engineers, analysts, developers and database administrators, while serving as Scrum Master to ensure agile delivery of data products and platform capabilities. This position translates enterprise data strategy into actionable roadmaps, manages the team backlog, facilitates agile ceremonies, and ensures high-quality, secure, and scalable data solutions that support analytics, integration, and institutional decision-making. The Manager partners closely with data governance, analytics, infrastructure, and campus stakeholders to ensure that data solutions align with institutional priorities and comply with governance and security standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
5-7+ years of experience in data management, with a focus on data architecture, data integration, and database administration.
Proven experience leading people and creating great work environments
Proven experience and understanding of agile methodologies with certification preferred.
Proven experience in leading data initiatives and managing enterprise data lakes.
Strong experience with API first data strategies
Agile methodology and utilization of PPM tools to manage processes
Ability to professionally articulate the IT vision, goals, and strategy while implementing proactive change in support of strategic goals.
Experience facilitating operational planning exercises both internal and external to IT.
Strong analytical skills
Ability to cultivate trust and credibility with colleagues, including external constituents.
Good understanding of advanced technical components and system interactions
Expert proficiency in Business case, functional and technical requirement documentation
Ability to resource plan & manage in a direct reporting and matrixed environment
Strong customer relationship management
Strong commitment to the mission of Creighton University
Skilled at giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Ability to communicate effectively and frequently both verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage and resolve conflicts.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct authority.
Business acumen coupled with technical knowledge.
Strong research skills with attention to detail
Ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis and business case development.
Must be able to work independently and proactively.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and independent problem-solving skills
Demonstrated understanding of client relationship management, process mapping and improvement, project management, and production support
Proven ability to provide business analysis for large scope project teams to meet customer expectations.
Demonstrated understanding of business analyst tools and techniques; demonstrated proficiency using MS Office and Visio tools