Tech Manager, Data Engineering - AI and Support

Job Overview

The Tech Manager, Data Engineering leads the development, governance, and delivery of scalable data products that advance Macy’s enterprise technology and business strategies. The Tech Manager ensures teams build high-quality, reliable data pipelines and solutions that meet the evolving needs of analytics, data science, and business operations. This role establishes engineering best practices, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and drives outcomes that enhance data accessibility, integrity, and innovation across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Hire, mentor, and coach engineering talent to build strong, high-performing teams.
• Guide teams to align architectures, standards, and technical strategies with enterprise frameworks.
• Cultivate a collaborative, product-focused engineering culture grounded in Agile practices.
• Define priorities, strategies, and delivery approaches across assigned data engineering portfolios or domains.
• Oversee the execution of data pipelines, integrations, ETL processes, and data quality frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with data governance standards and enterprise architecture guidelines.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Skills You Will Need

• Programming & Data Tools: Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern ETL/ELT frameworks to build scalable and reliable data solutions.
• Technical Leadership: Ability to guide engineering direction, elevate team performance, and foster cross-functional alignment.
• Stakeholder Management: Skilled at communicating complex technical concepts clearly to business partners and senior leadership.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to prioritize and execute initiatives that advance enterprise technology and business objectives.
• Agile Delivery: Experienced in applying Agile methodologies to drive iterative development, transparency, and predictable outcomes.
• Innovation & Continuous Learning: Demonstrates curiosity for emerging technologies and inspires teams to adopt innovative approaches.
• Data Governance & Compliance: Ensures adherence to data governance standards and enterprise architecture guidelines while maintaining high-quality pipelines.
• Collaboration & Culture: Cultivates a collaborative, product-focused engineering culture that supports high-performing teams.

Who You Are

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
• 8+ years of experience building comprehensive cloud-based data pipelines in a large organization.
• 2+ years leading cross-functional projects.

What We Can Offer You

• Dynamics, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits.
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future.
• Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays.
• Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development.
• Build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives. Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!

Additional Benefits

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives/bonuses
• Benefits including 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.