Sr Manager, Data Engineering

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, USA
Data
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Entertainment

Description For Sr Manager, Data Engineering

The Disney Decision Science and Integration (DDSI) team is seeking a Senior Manager of Data Engineering to lead their data initiatives across The Walt Disney Company's various segments. This role will initially focus on Parks Yield Management projects across global locations including WDW, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. The position involves leading a team of data engineering professionals, managing data platforms, and implementing sophisticated data solutions using modern technologies.

The ideal candidate will bring a diverse technical background spanning Data Engineering, Architecture, Data Warehousing, and Infrastructure. They will be responsible for strategic planning, team leadership, and technical direction of data engineering initiatives. The role requires expertise in various technologies including SQL, Python, Docker, Gitlab, Airflow, Snowflake, and PostgreSQL.

Working at Disney offers the unique opportunity to be part of a world-class entertainment company that creates magical experiences for millions of families globally. The position is based in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, at the heart of Disney's operations. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while solving complex data challenges for one of the world's most recognized entertainment brands.

The successful candidate will join a team that supports clients across Disney's vast portfolio, including Parks, Cruise Line, Consumer Products, Linear media networks, The Walt Disney Studios, and Disney Streaming. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned data engineering leader who wants to make a significant impact at the intersection of technology and entertainment.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr Manager, Data Engineering

  • Lead a team of data engineering managers and data engineers
  • Define and plan strategic roadmap for new features
  • Manage work assignments across the team
  • Define and ensure consistency of design patterns/principles
  • Partner with teams across DDSI, business clients, and technology organizations
  • Coordinate resource allocations across product portfolio
  • Provide performance evaluations and career development for team members
  • Oversee data pipeline development and maintenance
  • Manage large data platforms and infrastructure

Requirements For Sr Manager, Data Engineering

Python
PostgreSQL
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years technical work experience
  • 3+ years prior experience in technology management
  • Experience managing large data platforms
  • Strong understanding of relational database design
  • Experience with ETL/ELT data pipelines
  • Experience with cloud architecture and products (AWS preferred)
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • Experience with source control (GitLab/GitHub)
  • Ability to bridge business and technical requirements
  • Demonstrated project management and leadership skills

Benefits For Sr Manager, Data Engineering

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Career Development
  • Professional Growth Opportunities

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