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# Senior Data Engineering Manager

- **Company:** National Grid
- **Location:** Waltham, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $194,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Database, Software Documentation, Data Distribution Service, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Systems, Database Design, Database Development, Meta-Data Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Power BI, Application Data, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Esri GIS (Software), Snowflake, Data Analytics, Data Management
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88370642/1

## About the Role

* 10+ years' experience in database development: Snowflake (preferred), SQL Server, Oracle, etc.
 * 5 years' experience in supervisory roles leading engineers/SW developers
 * Experience in a dynamic work environment
 * Proven ability to work well in a team environment, and be capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with other staff, departments, and customers
 * Strong communication skills, written and oral
 * Experience with MS Azure
 * Experience with cloud data architecture
 * Experience with Snowflake is a plus
 * Experience with ETL methods, system integration techniques
 * Experience with Reporting environments (Power BI preferred)
 * Experience with data governance programs
 * Experience with maintenance, and operational support programs/processes.
 * Experience with budgeting
 * Vendor management skills
 * Experience with Agile/Lean software development process and practice is a plus
 * Experience in with SaaS solutions such as Salesforce, ESRI and Workforce is a plus

#LI-RK1 #LI-HYBRID, National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

## Description

The Senior Data Engineering Manager is a dynamic, collaborative leader responsible for guiding the design and delivery of scalable, high-performing data solutions in a large-volume enterprise environment. This role oversees engineering teams responsible for solution implementation and ensures technical design decisions are clearly communicated to business and technology stakeholders.

The position will support a major IT initiative focused on improving how National Grid employees serve customers today while building the data platform needed to support future growth.
Key Accountabilities

 * Provide oversight of system designs, plus data solution development including data migration and extracts to/from a variety of systems.
 * Provide day-to-day managerial support and leadership of multiple engineering teams responsible for implementation of a strategic data platform.
 * Ensure that there are consistent updates to Jira boards, system documentation, data catalogs and the governance platform.
 * Participate in and provide oversight of design and pre-deployment (governance) reviews.
 * Participate in design database design reviews
 * Provide oversight of business-as-usual and system-conversion initiatives
 * Participate in annual budget, business case, and quarterly planning
 * Assist in determining the cross-application data standards, data distribution standards and promote data-driven design
 * Monitor deliverables ensuring quality and traceability to requirements and adherence to all quality management plans and governance standards
 * Work with the team to ensure that all components work together to meet objectives and performance goals as defined in the requirements. Identify and communicate any cross-area or cross-release issues that may affect other areas of the project
 * Participate in go-live preparation activities such as QA, dress rehearsals, issue remediation, cutover and go-live aftercare
 * Participate in data management maturity assessments to identify gaps and pain points for capabilities including data quality, governance, analytics, metadata management, master data management
 * Coordinate responses and artifact collection for periodic audits
 * Seek opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, procedures and systems with regards to data, Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.


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