phData · 19 hours ago
Senior Director - Data Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/ExecutivephData is a dynamic and innovative leader in the modern data stack, partnering with major cloud data platforms to deliver cutting-edge services and solutions. The Senior Director of Data Engineering will act as the technical leader for phData’s most strategic clients, guiding execution at scale and building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Act as the executive-level technical leader for a set of strategic clients, operating like the account’s CTO: owning technology direction, technical stakeholder relationships, and strategic alignment
Build trusted relationships with technical and business stakeholders through 1:1s, on-site visits, and active engagement across initiatives
Lead key client events (e.g., QBRs, Innovation Days, workshops) and contribute content that connects strategic goals with technical execution
Develop and maintain a technology strategy and roadmap tailored to the client’s goals, providing hands-on architectural guidance when needed
Partner closely with the account team to drive growth by collaborating on strategy and opportunity creation
Write and guide scopes, proposals, and pricing estimates. Enable other leaders to do the same using phData’s processes and templates
Create and present clear deliverables (e.g. architecture diagrams, enablement docs, POVs) that drive alignment from execs to practitioners
Help the client operationalize data and AI projects—ensuring ideas move from prototype to production with measurable business impact
Act as the ultimate owner of technical success for the client:
Resolve technical and strategic escalations across delivery and act as a point of accountability for both phData and the client
Hold delivery quality to a high standard, onboard new team members effectively, and continuously identify areas for improvement
Track and report KPIs that demonstrate client success and business value; use data to inform strategy and improve delivery
Meet minimum billable utilization requirements within book of business
Educate internal teams on successful delivery patterns and contribute to phData’s internal playbooks, QBR content, and sales collaboration
Cultivate and manage relationships with key technology partners
Qualification
Required
Act as the executive-level technical leader for a set of strategic clients, operating like the account's CTO: owning technology direction, technical stakeholder relationships, and strategic alignment
Build trusted relationships with technical and business stakeholders through 1:1s, on-site visits, and active engagement across initiatives
Lead key client events (e.g., QBRs, Innovation Days, workshops) and contribute content that connects strategic goals with technical execution
Develop and maintain a technology strategy and roadmap tailored to the client's goals, providing hands-on architectural guidance when needed
Partner closely with the account team to drive growth by collaborating on strategy and opportunity creation
Write and guide scopes, proposals, and pricing estimates. Enable other leaders to do the same using phData's processes and templates
Create and present clear deliverables (e.g. architecture diagrams, enablement docs, POVs) that drive alignment from execs to practitioners
Help the client operationalize data and AI projects—ensuring ideas move from prototype to production with measurable business impact
Act as the ultimate owner of technical success for the client
Resolve technical and strategic escalations across delivery and act as a point of accountability for both phData and the client
Hold delivery quality to a high standard, onboard new team members effectively, and continuously identify areas for improvement
Track and report KPIs that demonstrate client success and business value; use data to inform strategy and improve delivery
Meet minimum billable utilization requirements within book of business
Educate internal teams on successful delivery patterns and contribute to phData's internal playbooks, QBR content, and sales collaboration
Cultivate and manage relationships with key technology partners
Must have demonstrated experience leading highly technical engineering teams or serving as the chief architect in a complex, hands-on technical environment
Travel up to 35% (client-dependent)
Preferred
BA/BS in computer science, engineering, business, operations, or related fields preferred
Benefits
Remote-First Work Environment
Casual, award-winning small-business work environment
Collaborative culture that prizes autonomy, creativity, and transparency
Competitive comp, excellent benefits, 4 weeks PTO plan plus 10 Holidays (and other cool perks)
Accelerated learning and professional development through advanced training and certifications
Company
phData
phData Premier provider of Big Data managed services and architecture, engineering, and data science consulting.
Founded in 2014
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5M2024-12-16Acquired
2018-03-07Seed· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Adam Fokken
Principal Solutions Architect
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