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Aegon

Senior Manager, Data Engineering

Cedar Rapids, IA

$106.70K - $145.40K/yr

Summary The Senior Manager of Data Engineering is focused on the development of modern architectures to enable data-driven digital business across the enterprise. Helps define data strategies, grow ...

Transamerica

Senior Manager, Data Engineering

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$106.70K - $145.40K/yr

Summary The Senior Manager of Data Engineering is focused on the development of modern architectures to enable data-driven digital business across the enterprise. Helps define data strategies, grow ...

Apex Systems

Data Engineer

Johnston, IA · On-site +1

$60 - $75/hr

Collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to align data engineering solutions with strategic goals and analytical needs. * Implementing and managing scalable data ...

leeenterprises

Data Engineer

Davenport, IA · On-site

$108.60K - $130.40K/yr

Pursue opportunities to continuously learn & adopt modern data engineering practices Required Skills: * Mastery of SQL, with system-agnostic knowledge of syntax & optimization * Proficiency across ...

leeenterprises

Data Engineer

Davenport, IA

$108.60K - $130.40K/yr

Pursue opportunities to continuously learn & adopt modern data engineering practices Required Skills: * Mastery of SQL, with system-agnostic knowledge of syntax & optimization * Proficiency across ...

Aureon

Senior Data Architect

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$61.75 - $82.50/hr

Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to data engineers and analytics teams * Evaluate and recommend data technologies, tools, and platforms * Ensure data governance, metadata ...

Pwc

Data Engineer - Senior Manager

Des Moines, IA

$124K - $280K/yr

In data engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and building data infrastructure and systems to enable efficient data processing and analysis. You will be responsible for developing and ...

Pella Corporation

Associate Data Engineer

Urbandale, IA · On-site

$106.10K - $127.40K/yr

Required Education & Experience: * 3+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or a related technical analytics role. * Strong experience building data pipelines and ...

Pella Corporation

Associate Data Engineer

Urbandale, IA · On-site +1

$108.40K - $130.10K/yr

Required Education & Experience: * 3+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or a related technical analytics role. * Strong experience building data pipelines and ...

Pella Corporation

Associate Data Engineer

Urbandale, IA · On-site +1

$108.40K - $130.10K/yr

Required Education & Experience: * 3+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or a related technical analytics role. * Strong experience building data pipelines and ...

Lee Enterprises

Data Engineer

Davenport, IA · On-site

$108.60K - $130.40K/yr

Pursue opportunities to continuously learn & adopt modern data engineering practices Required Skills: * Mastery of SQL, with system-agnostic knowledge of syntax & optimization * Proficiency across ...

Pwc

Data Engineer - Senior Associate

Des Moines, IA

$77K - $202K/yr

In data engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and building data infrastructure and systems to enable efficient data processing and analysis. You will be responsible for developing and ...

Pwc

Data Engineer - Manager

Des Moines, IA

In data engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and building data infrastructure and systems to enable efficient data processing and analysis. You will be responsible for developing and ...

Principal Financial Group

Sr Data Engineer I

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$111.70K - $134.20K/yr

Provide data engineering and analysis expertise to maximize effectiveness across multiple technologies. Set standards and oversee technical aspects of data management functions including creating ...

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Manager Data Engineering

Alliantenergy

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary

Alliant is growing rapidly, and our data ecosystem is evolving just as fast. We're searching for a visionary Manager of Data Engineering who can blend strong people leadership with handson technical depth-someone fluent in both legacy data platforms and the modern cloud environment powered by Snowflake. You'll lead the strategy and execution behind how data enters, moves through, and delivers value across our systems, guiding the transition from Informaticabased pipelines to scalable, cloudnative solutions.

This is a role for someone energized by modernization-optimizing our Snowflake environment, maturing our engineering practices, and empowering a hybrid team of employees and contractors. You'll help us unlock the full potential of our data assets, elevate engineering standards, empower AI and advanced analytics initiatives, and take Alliant to the next level of data maturity. If driving transformation while building a highimpact, futurefocused data engineering team excites you, apply now.


What you will do

  • Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy's Core Values at all times.

  • Manages the lifecycle of product or service including maintenance, patching, and new version introductions.

  • Leads and participates in technology planning processes to align on priorities across IT services.

  • Focuses on outcomes and objectives and key results (OKRs) to deliver cost-effective, customer-driven technology solutions by developing long-term strategic relationships with customer and industry leaders.

  • Responsible to business leaders for development of solutions, scope development, prioritization, and delivery of systems and functions.

  • Jointly develops plans and solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner and is responsible for ensuring the most effective utilization of product group resources.

  • Provides leadership and direction for the communication and implementation of new practices to increase organizational performance and success within IT.

  • Provides direction to teams and ensures solutions and development options meet customer needs, are appropriately prioritized, and are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.

  • Leverages Sourcing department and manages vendor relationships and agreements to ensure quality services are provided in a cost-effective manner and agreed-upon service levels and contract terms are met.

  • Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field Preferred

  • Master's Degree Preferred


Required Experience

  • 8 years of professional experience.

  • 3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent. (Equivalent supervisory experiences may include project management, providing work direction, leadership experience through temporary assignments, roles in the community or external organizations, or other demonstrated leadership experience.

  • Experience in managing and executing solutions to diverse and complex business problems that enable business strategies.


Preferred Experience

  • Agile methodology experience.


Other Requirements

  • Support and foster a culture of belonging while demonstrating a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated effective leadership skills, with the ability to manage projects and employees at multiple locations.

  • Demonstrated ability to establish relationships with others and use those relationships to successfully execute projects that align with business strategy and fit within the organization.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of information technologies and methodologies including knowledge of technology application platforms and infrastructure, and current technology solutions and application to business operations.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop short- and long-term strategic plans and translate those plans into action.

  • Demonstrated financial skills such as budgeting and basic accounting.

  • Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).

  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.


Key Skills

  • Agile Methodology API Integration Artificial Intelligence Cloud Architectures Cloud Computing DevSecOps Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Software Testing Stakeholder Management System Migrations Systems Integration Vendor Management Leadership


Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

$106,000-$146,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.

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