Manager - Data Engineering Effectiveness and Platform

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager to lead a team focused on accelerating the delivery of scalable, reliable, and value-driven data products across the enterprise. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our data platform by driving engineering excellence, standardization, and enablement at scale.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a leader who is passionate about modern data engineering practices and platform maturity. You will guide a team focused on foundational platform patterns, enablement, and data product maturity-driving secure, governed, and cost-optimized data solutions that power analytics, AI, and business innovation.

You will:

• Define and champion best practices for data product development by establishing a clear “paved road” approach, supported by comprehensive training and accessible documentation.

• Standardize and streamline existing solutions to reduce duplication, improve consistency, and promote reuse across teams and domains.

• Develop and deliver platform capabilities that empower teams with tools, reusable frameworks, and features aligned with our data platform standards-enabling secure, scalable, and sustainable development.

• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to support the execution of large-scale, high-impact data initiatives.

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with product owner(s) to influence data platform roadmap.

• Partner with engineering teams, business teams and MLOps to guide AI/ML requests to recommended solution.

• Lead a team of data engineers that leverages modern engineering practices to build configurable, scalable data pipelines and data platform features.

• Drive execution of engineering roadmap to mature enterprise data products in partnership with platform, architecture, and engineering teams.

• Lead development team in troubleshooting, coding, testing, implementation, and documenting solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field

• 10+ years’ experience in Software Engineering or Data Engineering

• A strong track record as an Engineering Manager or technical team leader guiding multiple squads or a program.

• Hands-on background building data platform features and data product enablement.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills across engineering, product, design, and analytics.

• Deep understanding of SDLC best practices, CI/CD, testing strategies, and system design fundamentals.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, set clear priorities, and deliver consistently in a large-scale enterprise environment.

• Growth mindset with a coaching orientation; you build inclusive, high-trust teams.

• Experience recruiting, onboarding, and retaining engineering talent in blended teams (FTEs and partners).

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $132,400.00 to $220,700.00., With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members’ individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.