Principal Data Strategy Leader

Red River • Raleigh, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Red Hat’s Global Sales Go-To-Market Strategy, Incentives & Data Analytics organization is seeking a Principal Data Strategy Leader to operate with a high degree of autonomy and lead the integration, automation, and optimization of complex data and analytics solutions. This role extends beyond traditional engineering into program management, AI-enabled innovation, and enterprise-scale data product leadership. You will provide technical and strategic leadership across data architecture, reconciliation frameworks, and intelligent automation while driving end-to-end program execution across cross-functional stakeholders. You will be responsible for building scalable data pipelines, ensuring strong data governance, and leveraging AI/ML and modern analytical techniques to deliver high-impact, decision-grade data products that power business outcomes.

Requirements

• 10+ years as a Data Engineer, BI Engineer, Systems Analyst, or similar role in enterprise environments with large, complex datasets.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Deep expertise in relational databases (PostgreSQL, MSSQL, etc.) and performance optimization.
• Strong programming skills for data processing, automation, and analytics.
• Experience with DBT, Snowflake, and cloud data architectures.
• Experience with Fivetran or similar tools.
• Operates independently with ownership of large, complex initiatives.
• Ability to connect data architecture with business outcomes.
• Strong ability to manage multiple initiatives across global teams.
• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments across time zones.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks, LLMs, or agentic architectures.
• Exposure to data product development and platform thinking.
• Familiarity with program management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or hybrid models).
• Experience integrating analytics into business processes (forecasting, incentives, financial modeling).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for complex data initiatives, from requirements through delivery and adoption.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Data & AI, Finance, Sales Ops, and Incentives teams.
• Establish roadmaps, milestones, and governance models to ensure predictable and scalable delivery.
• Manage prioritization, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication across global teams.
• Champion change management and user enablement, ensuring successful adoption of new data products and platforms.
• Integrate AI/ML and agentic frameworks into data pipelines to enhance automation, anomaly detection, and predictive insights.
• Leverage state-of-the-art technologies (e.g., LLMs, RAG architectures, intelligent agents) to modernize data workflows and user experiences.
• Partner with Data & AI teams to build scalable, explainable AI ready data products.
• Identify opportunities to augment traditional analytics with AI-powered decision frameworks.
• Drive experimentation and adoption of emerging technologies across the data ecosystem.
• Partner with Analysts, Engineers, and Operations teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and execution.
• Apply strong analytical thinking to convert complex data into actionable insights, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
• Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
• Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees