Director, Data Engineering & Technology

Job Description

DescriptionDirector, Data Engineering & TechnologyPosition Overview:The Chicago Bulls Business Strategy and Analytics Department is a team of strategic critical problem solvers who champion a continuous improvement approach across the organization. Our mission is to collaborate with key decision makers across the business and empower them with data and insights to better serve our fans. The Director of Data Engineering & Technology will lead our data strategy and manage key technology infrastructure, including our Snowflake data platform and CRM system.

This role will lead a small but high-performing team that supports data-driven decision making across all business operations (Ticketing, Corporate Partnerships, Product, Digital Marketing, etc. ). This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep data engineering expertise – we are looking for a leader who excels at both “doing the work” while also providing strategic direction to expand the usage of data & insights across the organization. Key Responsibilities:Data Platform LeadershipOversee the strategic direction, architecture, and optimization of our modern data stack that is aligned with overarching organizational prioritiesCollaborate with all business operations departments to understand data’s role in helping them achieve their short and long-term priorities Manage vendor relationships for data and analytics tools while staying current on emerging technologiesLiaise with the NBA to understand best practices around fan data strategy Database Management & Data EngineeringLead the day-to-day management of our Snowflake data warehouse and key third-party integrations Build and standardize queries and data sources to enable rapid insights and consistent metrics across teamsDesign and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment of data models, ETL processes, and analytics workloads Lead development of data integration solutions for complex data sources, including legacy systems and third-party APIsDrive data governance initiatives and establish best practices for data collection, storage, and analysisOptimize cloud resource configurations to balance performance with cost-effectivenessChampion data engineering methodologies (lint checks, code review) to ensure data accuracy and reliabilityMonitor data health and quality across all systems CRM Strategy & Sales EnablementOptimize CRM configuration and identify improvements to enhance usability based on business requirements and user feedback Support implementation and ongoing management of CRM integrations (e.

g. , Outreach, Wolfcycle) to enhance productivity Team ManagementLead and develop a small data team (one Analytics Engineer, two Senior Data Analysts) to meet strategic priorities Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learningManage team performance, professional development, and resource allocationQualifications:Bachelor’s degree with a consistent track record of professional and personal achievement 8+ years of hands-on data engineering experience building and maintaining production data pipelines2+ years managing staff, including responsibility for project assignments and performance evaluation Expert-level SQL skills including query optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuningExperience working with a Snowflake Cloud Data Warehouse and data ingestion / reverse ETL tools such as Fivetran, Matillion, Census, or Hightouch Experience with dbt, Airflow, or similar orchestration toolsStrong Python skills for data engineering, transformation, and automationExperience managing a BI tool and designing effective visualizations (Tableau preferred) Familiarity with CRM applications, preferably Microsoft Dynamics CRM Experience with workflow automation across revenue operations, sales, and marketing functionsExperience handling budgets and efficiently allocating resources to meet business objectives Skills:The perfect candidate has a good mix of the following: Entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a high profile, small business, balancing multiple projects across different functions Hands-on leadership style with an ability to both lead strategic projects and also dive into the details A broad background across data warehousing, ETL, and reporting, that is excited about architecting data platforms Strong business acumen with a demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical design solutionsGreat interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and share findings with both technical and non-technical team membersComfort working in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt quickly to real-time changes to the business Location & Compensation:The base salary range for this role is $130,000-$160,000 annually + annual discretionary bonus.

This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The Chicago Bulls offer competitive benefits and perks. Our full-time offerings include, but are not limited to:Low premiums for healthcare, dental, and vision coverage100% paid premium for basic employee life insurance and disability coverage401(k) with employer match plus annual discretionary contributionFlexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care as well as commuter benefitsPaid time-off including vacation, sick, holiday, days of significance, and parental leaveComplimentary home game tickets, parking, and gym accessComplimentary snacks, lunch and dinner (if working games / events)Pet InsuranceThe Chicago Bulls offer workplace flexibility.

Full-time remote work is not an option for this role and interested applicants should be currently located in or prepared to move to the Chicagoland area. This role will require a flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and weekends as required. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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