Senior Manager, Foundation Data Management - Kiewit Data Services

Overview

Lead design and maturity of enterprise data management services and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• data strategy
• data services
• scalability
• data stewardship
• team mentoring
• kpi tracking

Tasks

-Develop and communicate a forward-looking strategy for foundational data management aligned with enterprise goals and industry best practices. -Oversee the delivery and evolution of key foundational data services: -Partner with data and platform teams to ensure scalability, interoperability, and alignment with modern data stack components while preserving the integrity of Kiewit’s data. -Navigate enterprise organization structures with confidence, building relationships and momentum across diverse teams. -Champion data stewardship and quality across technical and non-technical teams. -Mentor and coach a small but growing team of data management professionals. -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Collaborate with data architects and product teams to ensure alignment between foundational services and technical implementation. -Foster a culture of data literacy and continuous improvement across the organization. -Define and track KPIs and milestones that demonstrate measurable progress toward enterprise data maturity. -Work with diverse teams to simplify complex concepts and co-create understanding that drives adoption of data management related best practices and business support. -Work closely with Kiewit’s foundational data management team, domain managers, business leaders, and engineering teams to identify gaps and opportunities. -Serve as a trusted advisor to data leaders, architects, and business stakeholders on leveraging foundational data services effectively. -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Lead pilots and proof-of-concepts to refine metadata tooling, integration, and workflows.

Requirements

• data governance
• mdm
• collibra
• sap
• bachelor's
• 10-15 years

What You Bring

-Comfortable leading through influence and building consensus across diverse teams. -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. -Regular, reliable attendance -10-15 years of progressive experience in data management roles within large organizations (ideally $5B+ in revenue). -Adept at balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution. -Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presence. -Proven success in implementing data governance, data quality, metadata, or MDM programs. -Strong understanding of modern data stack components (data lakes, catalogs, lineage tools, ETL pipelines, reporting and analytic technologies, etc.). -Experience working in or closely with data architecture teams and enterprise IT. -Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) is advantageous. -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Master Data Management Standards -Experience with metadata and governance tools like Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Atlan, or similar is preferred. -Experience in construction, engineering, energy, or manufacturing industries is a plus. -Bachelor's or master’s degree in data science, information systems, computer science, or related field preferred. -Confident in your expertise but open to refining ideas through feedback. -Deep understanding of data architecture and holistic, systems-thinking. -Foundational Data Management Principles

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About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

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