Director of Engineering

We are seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to lead large-scale Analytics & Data Management programs for marquee clients in our Sports & Gaming practice. This role combines delivery excellence, stakeholder management, team leadership, and account growth, with a strong emphasis on best practices, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should bring deep experience in data & analytics delivery, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mine new opportunities within existing accounts while ensuring high team morale and predictable outcomes. The incumbent will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, and delivery teams to drive best practices, ensure consistently best quality output across the board, and endeavor to improve the current state. Key Responsibilities : 1. Delivery Leadershi pOwn end-to-end delivery of analytics and data management engagements, ensuring scope, timelines, quality, and cost targets are met .Establish and enforce delivery best practices, governance models, and execution frameworks across programs .Manage complex, multi-workstream programs and projects involving data engineering, data platforms, and analytics solutions .Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks; drive structured problem-solving and mitigation plans . 2. Stakeholder & Client Manageme ntAct as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, ensuring transparency, alignment, and value realizatio n.Lead executive-level reviews, steering committee meetings, and roadmap discussion s.Balance client expectations with internal capabilities to ensure sustainable deliver y. 3. Team Leadership & Talent Developm entBuild, manage, and scale large, globally distributed teams across geographi es.Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, continuous improvement, and high team satisfacti on.Mentor delivery managers, tech leads, and high-potential talent; support career growth and succession planni ng. 4. Analytics, Data & Technology Overs ightProvide delivery leadership for solutions involv ing:Data Management & Data Enginee ringCloud-based analytics platf ormsData warehousing and modern data st acksDemonstrate strong familiarity w ith:AWS Cloud, including AWS Reds hiftSQL and Python (hands-on not mandatory, but must be delivery-flu ent)Collaborate with architects and engineering leads to ensure scalable, secure, and performant soluti ons. 5.

Account Growth & Organic Business Develo pmentDrive organic growth within existing accounts by identifying white-space opportunities and unmet client n eeds.Partner with sales and leadership to support account growth targets, proposals, and solution sha ping.Lead opportunity mining, effort estimation, and delivery approach definition for new initiat ives.Contribute to long-term account strategy and roadmap plan ning. Qualific ations: 12+ years of experience in delivery, program, or project management within analytics, data management, or data engineering domains.Proven experience managing large, global, cross-functiona l teams.Strong understanding of data management and data engineering eco systems.Strong experience with AWS or other cloud data ecosystems (Azure, Databricks, Snowflak e, GCP).Hands-on familiarity with SQL & ; PythonExperience with Agile delivery and project management tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps , etc.).Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, data-driven mindset.Experience with data clean room solutions, consent platforms, DataOps exposure (data observability, DQ frameworks, lineage, incident management, and SLO/SLA governance), software/application development delivery (frontend, backend, API management, and design/UX collaboration), SDLC practices (CI/CD)Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive p resence.Demonstrated success in account mining, organic BD, and supporting revenue growth.Preferred Skills: Ability to balance strategic project management with technical under standing.Experience working with Fortune 500 or global enterprise clients.Passion for sports, fan engagement, or DTC busines s models. So ft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-mak ing skills.