Sr Manager Data Integration and Orchestration

Job Overview

The Senior Manager, Data Integration and Orchestration is responsible for leading the strategy, design, and implementation of data integration solutions across the organization. This role oversees the integration of disparate systems, ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility to support business objectives. The Senior Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, manages technical staff, and drives the adoption of best practices in data management and orchestration. Expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, and other Azure cloud services, as well as experience with Palantir platforms for advanced data orchestration, is essential for designing scalable and secure solutions. Embracing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning is key to driving innovation and automation across data processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive the development and maintenance of scalable, secure data integration and orchestration solutions, using Azure Data Factory, SSIS and Palantir Foundry
• Develop and execute integration roadmaps for systems across the organization, incorporating AI adoption strategies where appropriate.
• Lead a high-performing team of integration engineers and architects, offering guidance, mentorship, and support for professional development.
• Champion the adoption and integration of AI-driven capabilities, leveraging tools like Palantir Foundry to automate processes, enhance analytics, and deliver smarter data solutions.
• Demonstrate effective management skills, including resource planning, conflict resolution, performance evaluation, and motivating team members
• Establish clear objectives, delegate tasks efficiently, and facilitate continuous learning and development within the team
• Collaborate extensively with IT teams (architecture, security, infrastructure), business partners, peers, and leadership to develop and maintain robust, compliant, and resilient data platforms.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across departments, ensuring effective communication and partnership to achieve business objectives.
• Work closely with security teams to uphold data governance, privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Stay current with emerging data and AI technologies, recommending improvements or enhancements to the platform as needed
• Oversee platform performance, optimize costs, and ensure consistent reliability and availability

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Extensive expertise with integration platforms (e.g., Azure Data Factory, SSIS, SQL, Palantir Foundry).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud environments, Palantir data orchestration tools, and APIs frameworks.
• Experience with AI, machine learning, or intelligent automation in a data platform context.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, including experience managing technical teams and partnering with business leaders.
• Effective management abilities: team building, coaching, and performance management.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance standards.
• Proven experience collaborating with IT teams, business partners, and leadership to deliver integrated solutions
• Demonstrate effective management skills, including resource planning, conflict resolution, performance evaluation, and motivating team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years) required
• 7 or more years of relevant work experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering preferred
• Certifications in Data Engineering, SSIS, ADF, Palantir Foundry preferred

Work Environment

• Office Environment