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Red Hat

Principal Data Strategy Leader

Red Hat

. Lead end-to-end program execution for complex data initiatives, from requirements through delivery and adoption.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRaleigh • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $123,130 - $203,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 in Python.
  • 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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!

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Hard Skills & Tools
data engineeringbusiness intelligencesystems analysisrelational databasesperformance optimizationPythondata processingautomationanalyticscloud data architectures
Soft Skills
analytical thinkingstakeholder communicationchange managementuser enablementcross-functional alignmentrisk mitigationownershiptroubleshootingadaptabilityinitiative management
Certifications
Master’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in ITMaster’s degree in Engineering