Alteryx Solutions Architect and Delivery PM

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a highly skilled, innovative, and forward-thinking Senior Data Engineer & Architect to lead the CLS Program in the technical and data architect aspect of Alteryx. This temporary contract position is expected to last between 90-120 days. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

About the role

In this role, you will act as a consultative expert, bridging the gap between complex technical data architecture and strategic business requirements. The ideal candidate is a master of the Alteryx ecosystem, with an advanced technical background in extract, transform and load (ETL) data engineering, cloud data platforms, and a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams. You will define data strategies, architect robust data pipelines, and implement high-impact dashboards that drive self-service analytics across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Data Architecture & Pipeline Engineering (40%)
  • Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of complex enterprise-scale data pipelines and workflows.
  • Oversee the migration of legacy code and data workflows into modern cloud data stacks.
  • Utilize Alteryx and scripting languages (such as Python and SQL) to call third-party APIs via batch macros for on-demand and real-time KPI reporting for repairables and predictive maintenance.
• Technical Leadership & Project Management (30%)
  • Drive complex IT strategies and manage end-to-end analytics initiatives using Agile Scrum methodologies.
  • Convert costly unscheduled maintenance and AOG (Aircraft On Ground) events into scheduled repairs by anticipating faults and warnings through proactive analytics.
  • Collaborate with the Tech Team to define joint product strategies, delivering unified front-end interfaces for "nose-to-tail" solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Mentorship (30%)
  • Maintain a consistent "drumbeat/cadence" of reporting, providing detailed planning, workload assessments, and critical path analysis to executive sponsors.
  • Partner closely with key business stakeholders and IT admins to translate complex business challenges into exact technical solutions.
  • Conduct office hours, user groups, and "lunch-and-learns" to mentor client contacts and upskill business teams in data literacy.
  • Coach and mentor Business Analysts to ensure technical workstreams remain on schedule and properly managed.

Requirements

• Education & Certifications
  • Required: Certification in Alteryx or similar certification.
  • Preferred: Computer Science/STEM related Bachelor's Degree.
• Technical & Professional Experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of management and IT experience across various business sectors.
  • Knowledgeable in the Alteryx workspace including data pipelines and SQL Server.
  • Strong knowledge of Scrum, Project Management, and extract, transform, and load (ETL) tools.
  • Preferred: 8-10+ years of deep, focused data pipeline and cloud architecture experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation and API integrations.
  • Experience with cloud data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, or Azure).
  • Background in building predictive maintenance or supply chain logistics dashboards.
• Core Competencies
  • Ability to communicate cross-functionally and solve complex problems.
  • Skilled at managing expectations between internal/external contract stakeholders.
• Citizenship
  • Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (e.g., a U.S. Citizen, green card holder, or person covered under an existing ITAR license).

Working Environment

A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where over 1,000 employees work. The role is 95% onsite.

Physical Requirements

• Vision: Able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, read documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: Able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone, and hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
• Carrying: Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs.
• Lifting: Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: Able to sit for long periods in meetings or working on the computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: Able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: Able to travel independently and at short notice (approximately 5% - 10%).
• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• PPE Required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required.