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Senior Manager, Foundation Data Management - Kiewit Data Services
Senior Manager, Foundation Data Management - Kiewit Data ServicesKiewit Corporation • Lenexa, KS, United States
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Senior Manager, Foundation Data Management - Kiewit Data Services

Senior Manager, Foundation Data Management - Kiewit Data Services

Kiewit Corporation • Lenexa, KS, United States
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Requisition ID : 178518

Job Level : Senior Level

Home District / Group : DHO Kiewit Data Services

Department : Data Services

Market : Corporate Home Office

Employment Type : Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a Sr. Manager, Foundational Data Management to help shape the next generation of enterprise data capabilities. In this role, you will lead efforts to design, implement, and mature core data management services that make trusted, high-quality data accessible across the company. Your expertise in data-related capabilities such as strategy, architecture, modeling, stewardship, data quality, metadata management, and information lifecycle management will be pivotal in elevating Kiewit's data ecosystem to new levels of maturity.

You will partner closely with other data and AI leaders, domain-aligned data managers, IT, and business stakeholders to drive scalable, sustainable data practices. Your work will directly shape how Kiewit builds, manages, and trusts its data foundation - driving better decisions across all parts of the business.

This role suits a collaborative leader who values both contribution and growth - someone comfortable working side by side with peers today while steadily preparing for broader leadership tomorrow. You'll work closely with senior executives and help strengthen foundational data capabilities across the enterprise, bringing the experience and vision needed to evolve into a higher-level leader over time.

Our Ideal Candidate :

  • A natural collaborator who values dialogue, patience, and shared success.
  • Confident in your expertise but open to refining ideas through feedback.
  • Motivated by impact - you measure success by what advances Kiewit's long-term goals.
  • Comfortable leading through influence and building consensus across diverse teams.
  • Excited to roll up your sleeves today while preparing to lead tomorrow

District Overview

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is vast. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals from Kiewit Data Services (KDS) to be the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. KDS' mission is to make Kiewit the premier data-driven company in our industry. Our districts rely on us to deliver the correct data of the right quality, with the right level of analysis, and to make it available to them at the right time. We are a cross-functional organization with employees who have expertise in data, technology, support and operations. Our core functions are data Quality, Governance, Enablement, Analytics and Data Science.

Location

This position is based out of Omaha, NE or Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

Strategy and Leadership

  • Develop and communicate a forward-looking strategy for foundational data management aligned with enterprise goals and industry best practices.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to data leaders, architects, and business stakeholders on leveraging foundational data services effectively.
  • Define and track KPIs and milestones that demonstrate measurable progress toward enterprise data maturity.
  • Core Data Management Services

  • Oversee the delivery and evolution of key foundational data services :
  • Data Strategy & Data Stewardship Frameworks

    Data Architecture & Modeling

    Metadata Management & Data Catalog

    Data Lineage & Impact Analysis

    Master Data Management Standards

    Data Quality Assessment & Monitoring

    Foundational Data Management Principles

  • Partner with data and platform teams to ensure scalability, interoperability, and alignment with modern data stack components while preserving the integrity of Kiewit's data.
  • Execution and Change Management

  • Work with diverse teams to simplify complex concepts and co-create understanding that drives adoption of data management related best practices and business support.
  • Champion data stewardship and quality across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Lead pilots and proof-of-concepts to refine metadata tooling, integration, and workflows.
  • Foster a culture of data literacy and continuous improvement across the organization.
  • Collaboration and Influence

  • Work closely with Kiewit's foundational data management team, domain managers, business leaders, and engineering teams to identify gaps and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with data architects and product teams to ensure alignment between foundational services and technical implementation.
  • Navigate enterprise organization structures with confidence, building relationships and momentum across diverse teams.
  • People Leadership

  • Mentor and coach a small but growing team of data management professionals.
  • Cultivate a high-performance, collaborative culture grounded in trust, curiosity, and accountability.
  • Encourage both individual ownership and collective success.
  • Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of progressive experience in data management roles within large organizations (ideally $5B+ in revenue).
  • Proven success in implementing data governance, data quality, metadata, or MDM programs.
  • Deep understanding of data architecture and holistic, systems-thinking.
  • Experience working in or closely with data architecture teams and enterprise IT.
  • Strong understanding of modern data stack components (data lakes, catalogs, lineage tools, ETL pipelines, reporting and analytic technologies, etc.).
  • Experience with metadata and governance tools like Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Atlan, or similar is preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presence.
  • Adept at balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, information systems, computer science, or related field preferred.
  • Experience in construction, engineering, energy, or manufacturing industries is a plus.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) is advantageous.
  • Other Requirements :

    Regular, reliable attendance

    Work productively and meet deadlines timely

    Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

    Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

    Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

    May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

    We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

    Company : Kiewit

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