Sr Dir. Software Engineering (Reporting & Analytics)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the software engineering strategy for reporting and analytics in alignment with UKG's overall business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing software engineering team, collaborating with product and engineering teams and senior leadership to provide technical insights and recommendations related to reporting and analytics solutions.
• Work cross-functionally across teams to drive and implement best practices and innovative solutions to maximize the value of reporting and analytics capabilities.
• Oversee the development, testing, and deployment of reporting and analytics solutions, ensuring high quality and performance.
• Analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in reporting and analytics solutions.
• Develop and implement a robust data governance framework to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of data analytics tools and systems, leveraging technology to automate and improve reporting and analytics processes.
• Work closely with departments such as Product, Engineering, Finance, and IT to support initiatives, foster collaboration, and provide training on best practices.
• Develop and deliver regular reports and dashboards on the performance of reporting and analytics solutions, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Define quality and delivery standards for Business Intelligence solutions, aligning with customer needs and business objectives for SaaS products.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable, actionable BI solutions like reports, dashboards, and visualizations.
• Evaluate and recommend BI tools, emerging trends, technologies, and architectural patterns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams focused on Business Intelligence, data warehousing, or data analytics.
• Hands-on experience leading the design, development, and deployment of complex enterprise BI solutions, including data modeling, ETL/ELT, data warehousing, and data visualization.
• Deep understanding of data governance, data quality, and data security principles and their implementation within BI solutions.
• Experience with modern BI platforms and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Qlik, Sisense, or similar.
• Proficiency with cloud-based data warehousing solutions like Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, and building BI applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of integrating enterprise systems via APIs, events, or other methods to source data for BI.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes in deploying BI components or data pipelines.
• Proven ability to attract, hire, mentor, and lead high-performance BI and data teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex BI projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives and customers.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data analytics tools and systems beyond BI platforms.
• Knowledge of emerging BI and data analytics trends and technologies.
• Experience in SaaS product environments and supporting large-scale enterprise solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; MBA or certifications preferred.
• 15+ years in software engineering with leadership experience in BI, data warehousing, or analytics.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range of $202,000 to $290,000, with potential short-term and long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package available on UKG's careers site.
• Wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and a customizable expense reimbursement program.
• Inclusive culture with active employee resource groups and supportive leadership.