Kiewit · 1 week ago
Senior Manager, Foundation Data Management - Kiewit Data Services
Lenexa, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKiewit is a leading construction and engineering company seeking a Senior Manager for Foundational Data Management to enhance their enterprise data capabilities. This role involves designing and implementing core data management services while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality data accessibility across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Develop and communicate a forward-looking strategy for foundational data management aligned with enterprise goals and industry best practices
Serve as a trusted advisor to data leaders, architects, and business stakeholders on leveraging foundational data services effectively
Define and track KPIs and milestones that demonstrate measurable progress toward enterprise data maturity
Oversee the delivery and evolution of key foundational data services:
Data Strategy & Data Stewardship Frameworks
Data Architecture & Modeling
Metadata Management & Data Catalog
Data Lineage & Impact Analysis
Master Data Management Standards
Data Quality Assessment & Monitoring
Foundational Data Management Principles
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
Work with diverse teams to simplify complex concepts and co-create understanding that drives adoption of data management related best practices and business support
Champion data stewardship and quality across technical and non-technical teams
Lead pilots and proof-of-concepts to refine metadata tooling, integration, and workflows
Foster a culture of data literacy and continuous improvement across the organization
Work closely with Kiewit’s foundational data management team, domain managers, business leaders, and engineering teams to identify gaps and opportunities
Collaborate with data architects and product teams to ensure alignment between foundational services and technical implementation
Navigate enterprise organization structures with confidence, building relationships and momentum across diverse teams
Mentor and coach a small but growing team of data management professionals
Cultivate a high-performance, collaborative culture grounded in trust, curiosity, and accountability
Encourage both individual ownership and collective success
Qualification
Required
10-15 years of progressive experience in data management roles within large organizations (ideally $5B+ in revenue)
Proven success in implementing data governance, data quality, metadata, or MDM programs
Deep understanding of data architecture and holistic, systems-thinking
Experience working in or closely with data architecture teams and enterprise IT
Strong understanding of modern data stack components (data lakes, catalogs, lineage tools, ETL pipelines, reporting and analytic technologies, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presence
Adept at balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Preferred
Experience with metadata and governance tools like Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Atlan, or similar
Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, information systems, computer science, or related field
Experience in construction, engineering, energy, or manufacturing industries
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) is advantageous
Benefits
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
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10001+ employees
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