Company Overview
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.
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The Manager, Data Platform Engineering, will be responsible for driving engineering that enables our enterprise-wide Data, AI, and Generative AI platform to drive business value and customer success. This individual will be the technical leader of a team of developers, participating in the design and development of features, including AI and Gen AI capabilities, and resolving defects. Additionally, they will ensure the delivery of quality releases and features, making critical decisions about feature readiness, identifying areas for quality improvements, and integrating AI and Gen AI technologies where applicable. The individual will manage a team of development engineers in an agile environment, ensuring that AI-driven solutions are aligned with business goals.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering a high-scale, high-reliability data platform and supporting tools, utilities, and AI-enhanced features.
Improving product quality through best-in-market engineering practices, including the integration of AI and Generative AI tools.
Partnering closely with leadership to optimize the delivery of data insights, leveraging AI technologies to enhance business value.
Empowering other product and business teams to grow their analytics and AI capabilities, supported by a centralized and flexible data platform.
Delivering SaaS platforms and managed services that align with business needs and drive customer success.
Keeping pace with the evolving business environment, technology advancements, and data innovation, including AI, to optimize data value and mitigate risks.
7+ years of experience with increasing responsibility leading a data-related team within a complex global business environment, with exposure to AI and Generative AI technologies.
Proven experience in delivering SaaS platforms and managed services.
Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or equivalent, with a focus on AI and machine learning.
Experience designing and implementing data-centric solutions, including AI-driven approaches.
Strong customer focus (internal and external), with an understanding of customer centricity, AI-enhanced personalization, and design thinking to drive solutions.
Extensive experience building and managing a diverse and inclusive team environment, with a strong commitment to respect, equality, collaboration, and teamwork.
Demonstrated ability to hire, develop, lead, motivate, performance manage, and coach a cross-section of data, AI, and technology professionals and managers.
Highly technical, confident at the operational management level, and comfortable in an AI-integrated engineering organization.
Experience with highly sensitive data, maintaining security as a top priority, and understanding big data, AI, and technology at scale.
Where we're going
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
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Disability Accommodation
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.
The pay range for this position is $122,600 to $176,250, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers