Senior manager who owns Kestra Medical's enterprise data platform: leading the Microsoft Fabric migration from Azure, defining data architecture and governance, and operationalizing Master Data Management. Manages outsourced engineers, enables self-service BI (Power BI) for analysts, and prepares the platform for AI/Copilot and compliance (HIPAA, SOX).
Compensation
$185K–$215K / yr
Location
Kirkland, WA
Work setup
Not specified
Seniority
Senior
Employment
Contract
Experience
3+ years
Category
Data engineering
Posted
Skills
ai
analytics
automation
azure
azure-data-factory
azure-synapse
business-intelligence
data-engineering
data-governance
data-ingestion
data-quality
databricks
hipaa
lakehouse
machine-learning
master-data-management
mdm
microsoft-copilot
microsoft-dynamics
microsoft-fabric
microsoft-purview
performance-management
powerbi
salesforce
vendor-management
Must have
BS or BA, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field
Minimum 10 years' experience in data engineering, data architecture, or business intelligence
Minimum 5 years' experience leading enterprise data platform or data governance programs
Minimum 3 years' experience managing technical teams, including outsourced or offshore resources
Hands-on architecture experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Databricks, or comparable modern data platforms
Experience designing semantic models and governing self-service BI environments, preferably Power BI
Experience implementing data governance and data protection controls for regulated data such as PHI or PII
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior leaders
Highest ethical standards and personal integrity
Nice to have
MS or MBA
Experience operationalizing a Master Data Management program
Experience with Microsoft Purview, sensitivity labeling, and data loss prevention
Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or healthcare billing system data
Experience preparing data platforms for AI, machine learning, or Microsoft Copilot use cases
Prior experience in medical technology, DME, or life science/healthcare industries supporting SOX controls or validated systems
Full description
The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra’s solutions combine high quality and technical performance with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity. Innovating versatile new ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect life.
The Senior Manager, Enterprise Data Platform & Governance owns Kestra’s enterprise data platform and the standards that govern how data is used across the company. Reporting to the CIO, this role leads the transition to Microsoft Fabric, defines the enterprise data architecture, and operationalizes the Master Data Management (MDM) program. The role sets the rules, certified data models, and guardrails that allow analysts embedded in business functions to build their own reports and insights safely and consistently. This is a platform and governance leadership role, not a report development role. The Senior Manager directs outsourced engineering, administration, and development resources today, with the opportunity to build an internal team as the platform matures and serves as a trusted advisor to functional leaders as Kestra builds the governed data foundation required for AI, automation, and its evolving enterprise systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Data Platform and Architecture
Own the design, implementation, and operation of the enterprise data platform, including the Microsoft Fabric transition plan from the current Azure-based environment.
Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture, including Lakehouse design, semantic models, data ingestion patterns, and environment strategy across development, test, and production.
Manage platform capacity, performance, reliability, and cost, and recommend licensing and capacity adjustments to the CIO.
Maintain continuity of enterprise analytics as source systems evolve, including Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Bonafide, and retire legacy custom reports as they are rebuilt on certified models by functional analysts or delivery resources.
Prepare the data platform for AI and automation use cases, including Microsoft Copilot experiences, such as Copilot in Fabric and Power BI and Microsoft 365 Copilot, on governed semantic models, and data products that support embedded insights within business workflows.
Master Data Management
Operationalize the MDM program, including master data domains, ownership, stewardship processes, data quality rules, and supporting tools.
Partner with functional data owners to establish and sustain stewardship roles and data quality metrics.
This role sets enterprise data standards, definitions, quality rules, and controls; data owners decide on the content, quality thresholds, and access for their domains within those standards.
Data Governance and Self-Service Enablement
Own governance for all users creating reports, dashboards, and BI content from the data platform, including workspace standards, publishing and certification rules, access controls, and change management.
Implement data protection controls in partnership with the Director of IT Security and Compliance, including sensitivity labeling of PHI, PII, and financial data, data loss prevention, and role-based access.
Make the governed path the easiest path by providing certified datasets, templates, documentation, training, and office hours for self-service users.
Serve as the expert guide and technical mentor to data analysts embedded in functions across the company, raising capability and consistency without becoming the default report developer.
Establish clear intake and decision rights that distinguish enterprise data standards, owned by this role, from functional analysis, owned by business teams.
Leadership and Advisory
Act as a trusted advisor to functional leaders on data strategy, metrics definitions, and how data can improve decisions and operations.
Influence leaders and teams outside direct reporting lines through sound judgment and constructive resolution of competing priorities, and communicate platform roadmaps, risks, and tradeoffs to executive audiences in concise, business-oriented terms.
Resource and Vendor Management
Manage outsourced developers, administrators, and other technical resources that support the data platform, including scope, prioritization, quality, and delivery.
Support sourcing, statements of work, and supplier performance management for data platformservices, and monitor spending against budget.
Coordinate with the Director of Information Technology on application integrations and system changes that affect the data platform.
Compliance and Quality
Ensuring enterprise data assets and platform processes comply with HIPAA, SOX, and other applicable requirements.
Support validation of data platform components and reports for regulatory and audit readiness, including documentation and retention of validation evidence.
Adhere to Pledge of Confidentiality
Information regarding a patient of this company shall not be released to any source
outside of this company without the signed permission of the patient. Furthermore, information will only be released internally on a need-to-know basis. All Team Members will not discuss patient cases outside the office or with anyone not employed by this company unless they are directly involved with the patient’s case.
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to be a self-starter, seek new and better methods, and work with minimum supervision
Demonstrates deep expertise in profession and industry best practices
Ability to collaborate within a Team environment and across functions
Ability to influence without authority and to say no constructively while preserving working relationships
Capability to discern relevant facts and in turn, effectively resolve issues by making good decisions (compliance, quality, integrity, ethics, and critical thinking ability)
Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced goal-oriented environment
Demonstrates the understanding of deadlines and time limits, ability to accomplish goals, and the desire to win
QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Experience Required:
BS or BA required, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field; MS or MBA preferred
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in data engineering, data architecture, or business intelligence
Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading enterprise data platform or data governance programs
Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing technical teams, including outsourced or offshore resources
Hands-on architecture experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Databricks, or comparable modern data platforms
Experience designing semantic models and governing self-service BI environments, preferably Power BI
Experience implementing data governance and data protection controls for regulated data such as PHI or PII
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders
Must have the highest ethical standards and personal integrity
Preferred:
Experience operationalizing a Master Data Management program
Experience with Microsoft Purview, sensitivity labeling, and data loss prevention
Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or healthcare billing system data
Experience preparing data platforms for AI, machine learning, or Microsoft Copilot use cases, including Copilot in Fabric and Power BI or Microsoft 365 Copilot
Prior experience in medical technology, DME, or other life science or healthcare industries experience supporting SOX controls or validated systems
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervise team members including but not limited to conducting performance reviews,
providing feedback, and helping to set professional development goals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Fast-paced environment
Noise level typical of an office environment
Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug
Administration and under contract with Medicare. Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment.
Extended hours when needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage
Frequent stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
Occasional phone and other business machine use
Occasional lifting required, up to 20 pounds
TRAVEL:
Occasional travel, less than 10%
OTHER DUTIES:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
BENEFITS:
Kestra offers a very competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, 401K with Match, etc.
Pay equity is an important part of Kestra’s Culture. Our compensation ranges are guided by national and local salary surveys and take into consideration experience level and internal equity. Each role is benchmarked based on the job description provided If your qualifications and/or experience level are outside of the posted position, we encourage you to apply as we are growing fast and roles that are coming soon may not be posted.
Salary: Annualized at $185,000 - $215,000 plus bonus, depending on experience. Kestra Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Kestra Medical Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, disability, physical or mental status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of visas (any) at this time. Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.
Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare. Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment.
Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.