We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

POSITION SUMMARY:

Data Engineering is at the center of all that we do. With data-driven innovators passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets, we create cutting-edge digital business models that solve complex problems. You’ll be at the forefront of digital advancements as they happen in real time, as well as ensure we remain a leader and innovator in the pet care category. Have a hand in making a lasting impact within our long-standing history.

As the Director of Data Engineering, you’ll be tasked with establishing a data and platform engineering strategy aligned to our enterprise data and analytics strategy. Through collaboration with data, analytics, architecture, and product management leaders, you’ll develop a sustainable approach to deploying governed, interoperable data products leveraging leading practices in data and platform engineering.

• Establish and drive adoption of data and platform engineering leading practices
• Define and manage KPIs to measure the effectiveness of data pipelines and platform health
• Provide input into the ongoing maintenance and evolution of Purina’s enterprise architecture based on data and platform engineering requirements
• Keep up-to-date on industry and market trends in data and platform engineering
• Partner with product management, business, and technical stakeholders to define data and analytics products and services
• Partner with Nestlé Regional and Global IT teams to ensure availability of necessary data assets, platforms, and tools
• Manage 3rd party resources and vendor relationships
• Champion the enterprise data and analytics strategy throughout the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 10+ years’ experience in practical, hands-on data engineering
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing a team of direct reports and setting and executing a data product strategy
• 3+ years of experience working within the Azure or AWS ecosystem and utilizing Databricks

Other

• Experience working with Snowflake as a data base is preferred
• Experience reporting with PowerBI is preferred

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

REQUISITION ID:

323501

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

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