Lead Data and Analytics initiatives within Snowflake, collaborating closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to define and prioritize the product backlog in alignment with the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring solutions effectively meet business needs.
Manage the Data and Analytics product backlog with precision, clearly articulating backlog items to stakeholders, product managers, and the scrum team. Strive for a balance between new developments, operational tasks, and bug resolutions to consistently deliver value through our data solutions.
Develop and uphold release plans for Data and Analytics enhancements in Snowflake, factoring in financial costs and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) into the planning stages. Establish realistic release objectives in cooperation with Product Managers and the delivery team, while managing dependencies across teams to align release schedules and timelines. This method ensures that financial considerations are woven into strategic planning, maximizing the impact and efficiency of our Data and Analytics enhancements.
Engage in continuous collaboration with the Scrum team and subject matter experts to refine Product Backlog Items, ensuring the team possesses the in-depth understanding required for precise estimation and planning during sprint sessions.
Define clear priorities and sprint goals for the scrum team focused on Data and Analytics, providing ongoing support throughout sprint execution to overcome obstacles and maintain smooth workflow.
Maintain the integrity of Data and Analytics deliverables in Snowflake by evaluating sprint backlog items, offering constructive feedback to the scrum team, and actively participating in agile events to champion stakeholder needs effectively.
Coordinate cross-functional resources for the meticulous planning and execution of Data and Analytics Product Backlog Items in Snowflake, engaging with professionals from various departments to ensure successful sprint reviews, user acceptance testing, and the deployment of new features.
Advocate for team development and nurture a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the Data and Analytics team, promoting knowledge exchange, professional development, and teamwork to cultivate a high-performing, agile team dedicated to delivering innovative Data and Analytics solutions in Snowflake.
Requirements
Technical Expertise:
Snowflake Ecosystem Proficiency: Over 5 years
Snowflake Architecture Design
Snowflake Security Proficiency
Scalability & High Availability
Snowflake Cloud Services Implementation
Agile Development with Snowflake
Strategic Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
Leadership and Management:
Team Leadership: 7+ years of experience leading large, remote, global IT teams, with 5+ years focused on development lifecycle leadership within a product team framework.
Specialized Skills:
Prototyping
Vendor and Partner Engagement: Direct experience managing relationships with outsourcing and consulting partners.