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Grainger · 6 hours ago

Senior Manager - Data Engineering Effectiveness and Platform

Lake Forest, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$132K/yr - $221K/yr

10+ years exp

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor serving millions of customers worldwide with innovative technology and solutions. They are seeking a Senior Manager to lead a team focused on enhancing the delivery of data products and driving engineering excellence across the enterprise.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define and champion best practices for data product development by establishing a clear “paved road” approach, supported by comprehensive training and accessible documentation

Standardize and streamline existing solutions to reduce duplication, improve consistency, and promote reuse across teams and domains

Develop and deliver platform capabilities that empower teams with tools, reusable frameworks, and features aligned with our data platform standards—enabling secure, scalable, and sustainable development

Partner cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to support the execution of large-scale, high-impact data initiatives

Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Partner with product owner(s) to influence data platform roadmap

Partner with engineering teams, business teams and MLOps to guide AI/ML requests to recommended solution

Lead a team of data engineers that leverages modern engineering practices to build configurable, scalable data pipelines and data platform features

Drive execution of engineering roadmap to mature enterprise data products in partnership with platform, architecture, and engineering teams

Lead development team in troubleshooting, coding, testing, implementation, and documenting solutions

Qualification

Data EngineeringEngineering ManagementData Platform DevelopmentSDLC Best PracticesCI/CDStakeholder ManagementCoaching OrientationTeam BuildingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field

10+ years' experience in Software Engineering or Data Engineering

A strong track record as an Engineering Manager or technical team leader guiding multiple squads or a program

Hands-on background building data platform features and data product enablement

Excellent communication and stakeholder skills across engineering, product, design, and analytics

Deep understanding of SDLC best practices, CI/CD, testing strategies, and system design fundamentals

Ability to navigate ambiguity, set clear priorities, and deliver consistently in a large-scale enterprise environment

Growth mindset with a coaching orientation; you build inclusive, high-trust teams

Experience recruiting, onboarding, and retaining engineering talent in blended teams (FTEs and partners)

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.

18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.

6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.

Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.

Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

Company

Grainger

Glassdoor4.1

As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.

Founded in 1927

Savannah, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees