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Unum UK

Manager, Data Engineering

Portland, ME · On-site

Our Finance Data Modernization team is seeking a Manager, Data Engineering. The Manager, Data Engineering leads a team responsible for designing and delivering scalable data pipelines, warehouse ...

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Unum Group

Manager, Data Engineering

Portland, ME · On-site

Our Finance Data Modernization team is seeking a Manager, Data Engineering. The Manager, Data Engineering leads a team responsible for designing and delivering scalable data pipelines, warehouse ...

Maine

Management Analyst II

Augusta, ME · Hybrid

$54K - $76K/yr

Support federally required reporting and ensure data accuracy and integrity. Assist with MaineCare systems modernization by documenting business requirements and collaborating with technology ...

State of Maine

Management Analyst II

Augusta, ME · On-site

$54K - $76K/yr

The successful candidate will collaborate with program leadership, contribute to major modernization initiatives, and help ensure data driven decisions support the effective administration of ...

Augusta National

Technical Product Manager

Augusta, ME · Hybrid

$165K - $191K/yr

... modernization initiatives, and enhancement requests within a shared roadmap. * Familiarity with analytics, reporting, or data platform initiatives. Relative Experience/Education: * Bachelor's degree ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in data modernization?

To thrive in Data Modernization, you need strong expertise in data architecture, cloud platforms, and data migration, often supported by a degree in computer science or information systems. Familiarity with tools like Azure, AWS, Snowflake, ETL frameworks, and certifications such as AWS Certified Data Analytics or Microsoft Azure Data Engineer are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills help professionals effectively lead transformation initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders. These skills are crucial for ensuring seamless migration, maximizing data value, and driving innovation within organizations.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in data modernization projects?

Professionals in Data Modernization often encounter challenges such as integrating legacy systems with modern cloud-based solutions, ensuring data quality during migration, and managing data security and compliance. Additionally, they may need to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align business goals with technical requirements. Adaptability and strong communication skills are important, as priorities can shift rapidly in response to evolving business needs and technology updates.

What is the difference between Data Modernization vs Data Analyst?

AspectData ModernizationData Analyst
Primary FocusUpgrading and transforming data systems and infrastructureAnalyzing data to generate insights and reports
Skills RequiredData architecture, cloud platforms, database managementStatistical analysis, data visualization, SQL
Work EnvironmentIT departments, data engineering teamsBusiness units, analytics teams
CertificationsCloud certifications, data management certificationsData analysis, visualization certifications

Data Modernization involves upgrading data systems and infrastructure to improve efficiency and scalability, often requiring technical expertise in data architecture and cloud platforms. In contrast, Data Analysts focus on interpreting data, creating reports, and providing insights to support business decisions. While both roles work with data, their core responsibilities and skill sets differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Data Modernization job openings in Maine as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Manager, Data Engineering

Portland, ME • On-site

Unum UK
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Job Posting End Date: September 03

When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.

Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:

  • Award-winning culture

  • Inclusion and diversity as a priority

  • Performance Based Incentive Plans

  • Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability

  • Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)

  • Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution

  • Mental health support

  • Career advancement opportunities

  • Student loan repayment options

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Flexible work environments

*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.

And that's just the beginning...

With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!

General Summary:

Our Finance Data Modernization team is seeking a Manager, Data Engineering. The Manager, Data Engineering leads a team responsible for designing and delivering scalable data pipelines, warehouse solutions, and governed data assets that support Finance analytics, operational reporting, and strategic business decision-making. This role partners closely with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into practical data solutions, drive consistency across a large portfolio of initiatives, and ensure smooth coordination from intake through implementation and operational support. The position provides technical leadership, advances modern data engineering practices, and champions the adoption of AI and agentic development processes to accelerate delivery while maintaining high standards for quality, governance, and business value. As a newly created leadership role, this position is critical to building consistency, scalability, and operational excellence across the Data Engineering function.

We are looking for Candidates in Chattanooga, TN or Portland, ME.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of the team's data strategy, providing direction on tools, methodologies, delivery practices, and engineering standards that support consistent and scalable outcomes.
  • Oversee the planning, estimation, prioritization, and on-time delivery of data engineering initiatives, including setting clear expectations with business and technical stakeholders.
  • Guide the design, development, and implementation of data pipelines, analytical databases, and analytics workflows that support operational reporting, Finance analytics, and business performance objectives.
  • Partner with business areas to translate needs into technical plans, identify required data sources, communicate findings, and develop practical implementation approaches aligned to corporate policies, procedures, controls, and compliance requirements.
  • Advance the team's use of AI and agentic development practices to accelerate developer throughput, improve delivery efficiency, and establish appropriate standards for prompt engineering, responsible usage, and team upskilling.
  • Evaluate current and emerging data engineering, analytics, and AI methods to recommend continuous improvement opportunities and strengthen the team's technical capabilities.
  • Recruit, train, coach, develop, and retain staff, including performance management and mentoring to build technical depth, delivery discipline, and effective use of modern data tools.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in data engineering, business intelligence, data science, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated ability to deliver scalable data and analytics solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.
  • Prior leadership, people management, or technical team leadership experience preferred.

Technical Skills

  • Experience with Data Build Tool (DBT Core or Platform) to support data transformation, modeling, testing, documentation, and governed pipeline development.
  • Experience with analytics programming languages, including SQL/Python, for data extraction, transformation, analysis, automation, and pipeline development.
  • Experience with modern BI toolsets, including Tableau, Alteryx, PowerBI, or equivalent platforms, to support analytics, visualization, workflow automation, and business reporting needs.
  • Strong understanding of data profiling, statistical analysis, data modeling, data architecture, and related infrastructure concepts across on-premises and cloud-based environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to extract, load, integrate, and leverage data across data warehouses, transactional databases, object stores, APIs, and other enterprise data environments.
  • Strong problem-solving, programming, prioritization, and project management skills, with the ability to manage ambiguity and make thoughtful recommendations.
  • Ability to interpret complex technical and analytical information, decompose problems, and translate findings into practical business solutions for stakeholders at multiple levels.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, coaching, and mentoring skills, including the ability to develop technical talent and work effectively with business partners, technical teams, senior leaders, and external contacts.

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Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.

$89,400.00-$183,500.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

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