American Tower

Director, Data Engineering

American Tower

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: WoburnMassachusettsUnited States

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Salary

💰 $190,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable cloud-native data platforms, working closely with IT teams.
  • Design and build robust, end-to-end data pipelines to support data ingestions, transformations, and deliveries across the enterprise.
  • Develop and optimize scalable data models that ensure data integrity, accessibility, and performance across analytics and operational systems.
  • Design and implement an enterprise-wide semantic layer that provides a unified, business-friendly view of data.
  • Lead the development and deployment of reusable, high-value data products that support business intelligence, advanced analytics, and operational reporting.
  • Partner with the Data Governance team to implement data cleansing, enrichment, and transformation processes that ensure data are accurate and ready for use.
  • Engage with business stakeholders, analytics teams, and IT partners to understand data needs and deliver solutions that drive measurable business value.
  • Define and monitor key performance indicators for pipeline performance, data availability, and operational efficiencies. Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices in data engineering. Introduce tools and methodologies that enhance data engineering capabilities.
  • Responsible for leading talent selection, performance management, career development, and workforce planning within the approved headcount, for the team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required, with a concentration in Business Administration, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 12 years of data engineering, platform development, or enterprise data management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a global organization and multitier environment, required.
  • Expertise in building and maintaining large-scale data pipelines and models.
  • Strong understanding of semantic layer design, data modeling, and cloud-based data architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with modern cloud platforms (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Kafka).
  • Familiarity with modern data platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake strongly preferred.
  • Success at implementing technical enforcement of data governance policies in partnership with business-led governance teams.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with an ability to drive change and influence stakeholders.
  • Strong organization, planning, and project management skills; ability to prioritize tasks for yourself and a team to meet requirements and deadlines.
  • Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
  • Strong leadership skills; ability to drive and motivate a team to achieve results.
Benefits
  • Healthcare coverage
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Company holidays
  • Sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
data engineeringdata modelingcloud-native data platformsdata pipelinesdata transformationsdata integritydata accessibilitydata performancedata governanceautomation
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingorganizationplanningproject managementinfluencing stakeholdersteam motivationcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBAadvanced degree in related field