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# Data Engineering, Management & Governance Senior Manager/Associate Director

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Software Quality, Information Engineering, Data Systems, DevOps, DataOps, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Application Programming, Machine Learning Operations, Service Stack
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-engineering-management-governance-senior-manager-associate-director-products-denver-co--72f9952d-bfa8-4031-8c0f-e76ce9afa841

## About the Role

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Budget Forecasting, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Ecosystems, Enterprise Applications, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Recruiting Strategy, Relationship Management, Requirements Management, Sales Management, Service Delivery, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Design, Software Development, Strategic Planning, System Architecture, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Willing to Travel

## Description

Data Engineering, Management & Governance Senior Manager and the job duties are as follows:

 * Architect scalable solutions for new rollouts, enhancements, and lifecycle maintenance, integrating best practices across DevOps, MLOps, and DataOps frameworks.
 * Lead strategic design and oversight of data system components and enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and long-term technology roadmaps.
 * Drive cross-functional project planning for complex IT initiatives, defining objectives, technology stacks, systems architecture, schedules, budgets, and staffing strategies in collaboration with senior leadership.
 * Oversee application performance and service delivery, ensuring adherence to SLAs and proactively managing scope, budget, and timelines across multiple concurrent projects.
 * Set technical standards and governance for application design and development, ensuring code quality, security, and compliance across engineering teams.
 * Develop system specifications and establish AI initiatives, MLops and Dataops for complex systems.
 * Identify and solve complex problems that require in-depth evaluation of variable factors for team implementation.
 * Mentor and lead engineering teams, translating business and system requirements into actionable design specifications and fostering talent development.
 * Manage program-level execution, including issue resolution, stakeholder reporting, and budget forecasting, while making strategic decisions in consultation with executive leadership.
 * Shape strategic direction, prototype innovative solutions, and ensure alignment with client and senior management expectations.
 * Represent the organization in senior-level engagements, building trust with clients and internal executives through effective communication and relationship management.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.


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