Senior Data Operations Manager

Senior Data Operations Manager (00025) )

Job Description

The Senior Data Operations Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for OPI’s data operations employees and functions. This position supervises a team of data professionals responsible for accurate and timely collection, analysis, and reporting of state and federal education data. This position ensures that data systems, processes, and outputs are reliable, efficient, and aligned with evolving statutory, regulatory, and programmatic requirements.

• Demonstrated management and supervisory experience
• Strong project and operational management skills
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of data governance, data security, and sensitive information handling
• Ability to design and implement consistent, repeatable, and efficient processes and systems
• Proven ability to lead teams through change, improvement, and adaptation
• Ability to build consensus around shared goals across teams and programs
• Strong facilitation and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to clearly articulate issues and guide stakeholders toward effective solutions
• Ability to learn and apply OPI data systems, data purposes, and programmatic contexts
• Understanding of relational data concepts and complex data requirements
• Demonstrated capacity to implement practical change management strategies

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience designing, maintaining, or administering data management systems and/or managing data or technology projects
• Minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience
• Substitution: a equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience in business analytics, project management, data management, or related fields may be considered.

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OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.