Senior, Enterprise Data Platforms - Strategic Programs

Requisition ID: 108955

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each duty with accuracy and consistency. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed:

Skills - Role Specific:

- Strong understanding of modern data platform architectures, including cloud and hybrid solutions.

- Expertise in data integration, pipeline development, and storage technologies (e.g., ETL/ELT tools, APIs, data lakes, warehouses).

- Working knowledge of data governance, data quality, and metadata management practices and tools.

- Working knowledge of enterprise systems used in utilities (e.g., SAP, GIS) and their related data structures.

- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the water utility sector.

- Proficiency with SQL, Python, or comparable data engineering languages and tools.

- Experience with platform monitoring, observability, and performance tuning.

Self-Management:

- Strategic thinker able to balance near-term operational needs with long-term platform vision.

- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

- Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

- Collaborative and able to build trust with both technical and business stakeholders.

- Continuous learner with an interest in evolving data practices and technologies.

Experience/Education

- 7+ years of experience implementing and managing enterprise data architecture and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, SAP) Proven success in designing, implementing and operating enterprise-scale data platforms.

- Experience with platform modernization initiatives, including hybrid/cloud transformations using tools such as AWS, Databricks, Snowflake and Azure.

- Experience collaborating across business and technical teams to resolve issues.

- Exposure to multi-domain environments and cross-functional projects.

- Experience managing platform cost and vendor relationships.

- Preference: Familiarity with data platforms in a regulated industry such as utilities, energy, or infrastructure.

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

- Additional certification in Data Platforms (e.g., AWS / Azure) or Data Management (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional – CDMP, DAMA).

Certifications & Licenses

Certifications in Data Platforms (e.g., AWS / Azure) or Data Management (e.g., Certified Data Management Professional – CDMP) preferred.

Travel Requirements

As necessary.

Work Environment

Primarily in an office environment.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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