Lead, Data Operations - Strategic Programs at American Water in Camden, NJ | USD81,120-133,380 | Kablio

Role

Description

platform design

data migration

strategy roadmap

data integration

scalability

admin monitoring

Collaborate with data governance and security teams to integrate governance policies and controls into platform operations.
Oversee the design and implementation of enterprise data platforms, including pipelines, storage, integration, quality, and analytics environments, as defined by the AW2030 roadmap
Support migration of legacy systems and data to new platforms.
Define data platform strategy, standards, and roadmap aligned with AW2030 program objectives.
Partner with business and IT teams to ensure platforms meet data consumption needs across reporting, analytics, and regulatory use cases.
Ensure data platforms support scalability, performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
Help define roles, processes, and operating models related to platform management.
Establish best practices for data engineering, integration, and platform management.
Evaluate emerging technologies to evolve platform capabilities.
Support data platform administration, monitoring, incident management, and disaster recovery practices.
Identify and implement process enhancements to reduce data errors, improve automation, and increase operational efficiency.

Requirements

sql

python

aws/azure

cdmp

etl/elt

bachelor's

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language.
Certifications in Data Platforms (e.g., AWS / Azure) or Data Management (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional – CDMP) preferred.
Effectiveness in building trust, respect, and cooperation among teams.
Minimum 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in data engineering, data management, IT or a related field.
Strategic thinker able to balance near-term operational needs with long-term platform vision.
Strategic thinking.
Resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment.
Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the water utility sector.
Proficiency with SQL, Python, or comparable data engineering languages and tools.
Additional certification in Data Platforms (e.g., AWS / Azure) or Data Management (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional – CDMP) preferred.
Working knowledge of data governance, data quality, and metadata management practices and tools.
Strong understanding of modern data platform architectures, including cloud and hybrid solutions.
Experience collaborating across business and technical teams to resolve issues.
Demonstrated success designing and operating enterprise-scale data platforms.
Highest personal and professional integrity and strong work ethic.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
Exposure to multi-domain environments and cross-functional projects.
Preference: Familiarity with data platforms in a regulated industry such as utilities, energy, or infrastructure.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
This role can be based at any office or remotely within the American Water footprint - CA, GA, HI, IA, IN, IL, KY, MO, MD, NJ, PA, TN, VA & WV
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to articulate and champion a vision for data platform modernization as part of the AW2030 transformation.
Innovation mindset with a continuous learning approach.
Experience with platform modernization, including data migration from legacy systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
Collaborative and able to build trust with both technical and business stakeholders.
Expertise in data integration, data migration, pipeline development, and storage technologies (e.g., ETL/ELT tools, APIs, data lakes, warehouses).
Experience with platform monitoring, observability, and performance tuning.
Working knowledge of enterprise systems used in utilities (e.g., SAP, GIS) and their related data structures.

Benefits

This role for the AW2030 Program will be full time, and you will be committed to this program for a minimum of one year. We are invested in your development and supporting your career with American Water.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1886

Year Established

The company was founded in this year, marking the beginning of its journey in water and wastewater services.

14M+ People

Serve Millions Daily

The company delivers water and wastewater services to over fourteen million people across the United States.

24 States

National Presence

The company operates and provides essential water services in a significant portion of the U.S., covering two dozen states.

130+ Years

Legacy of Excellence

With over a century of experience, the company has built a reputation as a leader in water systems and operations.

Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water.
Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities.
Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities.
Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges.
A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.

Culture + Values

Safety first – safety is our top focus for every employee, customer and community we serve.
Trust, dignity & respect – being dependable, honest, transparent and accountable; ensuring everyone is acknowledged, heard and empowered to thrive.
One team – leveraging our size, scale and expertise to act as a cohesive team working towards a greater purpose.
Environmental leadership – delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable services while acting as a trusted steward of our most precious resource.
High performance – committed to excellence in everything we do, executing to the best of our abilities and addressing issues quickly and transparently.

Environment + Sustainability

75% reduction

Injury Rate Improvement

The injury rate has been reduced by 75% since 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety.

20 billion kWh

Solar Energy Generation

Deployment of solar panels at six treatment facilities generates approximately 20 million kWh annually.

6.4 billion gallons

Water Saved

Leak-detection technology has prevented the loss of 6.4 billion gallons of water per day over five years.

≤1%

Affordable Water Bills

Average residential bills are capped at ≤1% of median household income, ensuring affordability.

Medium‑term GHG goal: reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline.
Long‑term GHG goal: achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
Water delivery efficiency: by 2035, reduce water delivered per customer 15% vs 2015 baseline.
Water system resilience: by 2030, increase Utility Resilience Index by 10% vs 2020 baseline.
Drinking water quality compliance tied to employee compensation via Annual Performance Plan.
Infrastructure investment: billions annually, including $28–32 billion over ten years to modernize assets, boost resiliency, reduce leaks and enhance water quality.
In 2022, water‑line replacement rate was 136 years—well ahead of nearly 200‑year industry average.

Inclusion & Diversity

#11 Ranking

Forbes Best Employers for Diversity

Recognized as one of the top employers for diversity in the U.S.

4 Years

Consistently top-scoring utility in the Disability Equality Index.

2022 Pay Equity

Conducted a comprehensive pay equity analysis across the organization.

Four Consecutive Years

Included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for four years.

Chief Inclusion Officer (dual-reporting to CEO & CHRO) leads ID&E strategic plan.
Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Council provides governance and guidance for ID&E efforts.
Four employee business resource groups launched: female empowerment; Black/African American; LGBTQ+; caregivers & disability.
Social-goal tracking includes % female and racial/ethnic diversity based on self-identification.
Annual Performance Plan includes Employee Diversity as performance metric.

Articles

Careers

Sustainability

Role

Description

platform design

data migration

strategy roadmap

data integration

scalability

admin monitoring

Collaborate with data governance and security teams to integrate governance policies and controls into platform operations.
Oversee the design and implementation of enterprise data platforms, including pipelines, storage, integration, quality, and analytics environments, as defined by the AW2030 roadmap
Support migration of legacy systems and data to new platforms.
Define data platform strategy, standards, and roadmap aligned with AW2030 program objectives.
Partner with business and IT teams to ensure platforms meet data consumption needs across reporting, analytics, and regulatory use cases.
Ensure data platforms support scalability, performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
Help define roles, processes, and operating models related to platform management.
Establish best practices for data engineering, integration, and platform management.
Evaluate emerging technologies to evolve platform capabilities.
Support data platform administration, monitoring, incident management, and disaster recovery practices.
Identify and implement process enhancements to reduce data errors, improve automation, and increase operational efficiency.

Requirements

sql

python

aws/azure

cdmp

etl/elt

bachelor's

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language.
Certifications in Data Platforms (e.g., AWS / Azure) or Data Management (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional – CDMP) preferred.
Effectiveness in building trust, respect, and cooperation among teams.
Minimum 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in data engineering, data management, IT or a related field.
Strategic thinker able to balance near-term operational needs with long-term platform vision.
Strategic thinking.
Resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment.
Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the water utility sector.
Proficiency with SQL, Python, or comparable data engineering languages and tools.
Additional certification in Data Platforms (e.g., AWS / Azure) or Data Management (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional – CDMP) preferred.
Working knowledge of data governance, data quality, and metadata management practices and tools.
Strong understanding of modern data platform architectures, including cloud and hybrid solutions.
Experience collaborating across business and technical teams to resolve issues.
Demonstrated success designing and operating enterprise-scale data platforms.
Highest personal and professional integrity and strong work ethic.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
Exposure to multi-domain environments and cross-functional projects.
Preference: Familiarity with data platforms in a regulated industry such as utilities, energy, or infrastructure.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
This role can be based at any office or remotely within the American Water footprint - CA, GA, HI, IA, IN, IL, KY, MO, MD, NJ, PA, TN, VA & WV
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to articulate and champion a vision for data platform modernization as part of the AW2030 transformation.
Innovation mindset with a continuous learning approach.
Experience with platform modernization, including data migration from legacy systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
Collaborative and able to build trust with both technical and business stakeholders.
Expertise in data integration, data migration, pipeline development, and storage technologies (e.g., ETL/ELT tools, APIs, data lakes, warehouses).
Experience with platform monitoring, observability, and performance tuning.
Working knowledge of enterprise systems used in utilities (e.g., SAP, GIS) and their related data structures.

Benefits

This role for the AW2030 Program will be full time, and you will be committed to this program for a minimum of one year. We are invested in your development and supporting your career with American Water.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1886

Year Established

The company was founded in this year, marking the beginning of its journey in water and wastewater services.

14M+ People

Serve Millions Daily

The company delivers water and wastewater services to over fourteen million people across the United States.

24 States

National Presence

The company operates and provides essential water services in a significant portion of the U.S., covering two dozen states.

130+ Years

Legacy of Excellence

With over a century of experience, the company has built a reputation as a leader in water systems and operations.

Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water.
Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities.
Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities.
Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges.
A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.

Culture + Values

Safety first – safety is our top focus for every employee, customer and community we serve.
Trust, dignity & respect – being dependable, honest, transparent and accountable; ensuring everyone is acknowledged, heard and empowered to thrive.
One team – leveraging our size, scale and expertise to act as a cohesive team working towards a greater purpose.
Environmental leadership – delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable services while acting as a trusted steward of our most precious resource.
High performance – committed to excellence in everything we do, executing to the best of our abilities and addressing issues quickly and transparently.

Environment + Sustainability

75% reduction

Injury Rate Improvement

The injury rate has been reduced by 75% since 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety.

20 billion kWh

Solar Energy Generation

Deployment of solar panels at six treatment facilities generates approximately 20 million kWh annually.

6.4 billion gallons

Water Saved

Leak-detection technology has prevented the loss of 6.4 billion gallons of water per day over five years.

≤1%

Affordable Water Bills

Average residential bills are capped at ≤1% of median household income, ensuring affordability.

Medium‑term GHG goal: reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline.
Long‑term GHG goal: achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
Water delivery efficiency: by 2035, reduce water delivered per customer 15% vs 2015 baseline.
Water system resilience: by 2030, increase Utility Resilience Index by 10% vs 2020 baseline.
Drinking water quality compliance tied to employee compensation via Annual Performance Plan.
Infrastructure investment: billions annually, including $28–32 billion over ten years to modernize assets, boost resiliency, reduce leaks and enhance water quality.
In 2022, water‑line replacement rate was 136 years—well ahead of nearly 200‑year industry average.

Inclusion & Diversity

#11 Ranking

Forbes Best Employers for Diversity

Recognized as one of the top employers for diversity in the U.S.

4 Years

Consistently top-scoring utility in the Disability Equality Index.

2022 Pay Equity

Conducted a comprehensive pay equity analysis across the organization.

Four Consecutive Years

Included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for four years.

Chief Inclusion Officer (dual-reporting to CEO & CHRO) leads ID&E strategic plan.
Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Council provides governance and guidance for ID&E efforts.
Four employee business resource groups launched: female empowerment; Black/African American; LGBTQ+; caregivers & disability.
Social-goal tracking includes % female and racial/ethnic diversity based on self-identification.
Annual Performance Plan includes Employee Diversity as performance metric.

Articles

Careers

Sustainability