Senior Manager- Data Engineering

Company: Covista
Location: Lisle
Posted on: February 22, 2026

Job Description:

Company Description Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University. Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers. We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and YouTube . Job Description Covista is a data-driven organization dedicated to driving best-in-class student outcomes. The Data Engineering team builds the foundation that powers analytics, AI, and strategic business decisions through robust data platforms, pipelines, and governance policies. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Data Engineering to lead the design, development, and continual improvement of our data solutions. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership, guiding a high-performing team to deliver reliable, timely, and trusted data that drives business impact. Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of data pipelines, datasets, and metrics critical to business decisions. Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing data engineering team. Define strategies for data acquisition, collection, and utilization across the organization. Establish and manage SLAs for all production datasets and processes. Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Analysts, and Data Scientists to develop and maintain data-driven systems. Develop self-service reporting and democratization layers to empower teams with data. Troubleshoot, code, test, and document solutions to ensure quality and reliability. Evaluate current processes to optimize interdepartmental communication, collaboration, and end-to-end process performance. Define technology roadmaps and manage incremental execution to achieve short- and long-term business goals. Serve as a key leader within the Data and Analytics organization, fostering a data-driven culture. Comply with company policies and standards while performing additional duties as needed. Travel up to 5% as required. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field. Eight (8) plus years in data engineering (data platforms, ingestion, management, or analytics). Three (3) plus years in leadership roles building and managing high-performing teams.2 years experience with Google Cloud Platform services such as BigQuery, Composer, GCS, DataStream, and Dataflows.Proven track record of progressive responsibility starting as a Data Engineer, advancing to higher levels of complexity and ownership. Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and reverse complex engineering solutions. Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, translating complex technical material for management and stakeholders. Experience defining roadmaps, managing incremental execution, and delivering successful launches. Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in an Agile, fast-paced environment. Experience mentoring and growing data engineers. Critical thinking, advanced problem-solving, and a proactive approach to improving processes. Additional Information In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $96,404.1 and $169,021.85. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits. Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401k Retirement Program 6% employer match Participation in Covista's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy 12 Paid Holidays For more information related to our benefits please visit: Benefits | Covista . You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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