Remote

Cost Data Manager

Cannon Design
flexible benefit account, paid time off, 401(k), remote work
United States
Apr 28, 2025
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States. Preference may be given to candidates that can work in one of the CannonDesign locations . The Opportunity: At Facility Optimization Solutions, LLC (FOS), a subsidiary of CannonDesign, it's all about the people. We're constantly growing, and that's where this new opportunity comes in - for a Cost Data Manager to support our Simplebid(R) program and Job Order Contracting (JOC) efforts. The Cost Data Manager is responsible for leading the organization's data management strategy, focusing on AWS cloud-based solutions to ensure seamless integration, storage, security, and analysis of data across domains such as customer, product, financial, and operational data. This role involves developing a data governance framework that ensures data quality, privacy, security, and compliance. The Manager will collaborate with multiple departments to align data initiatives with strategic goals, foster a data-driven culture, and enable efficient decision-making using AWS-powered analytics tools. This role is crucial in establishing a comprehensive framework that ensures data is effectively managed as a strategic asset to drive business value. The Manager will develop and implement a data management framework that includes establishing data governance policies, procedures, and standards. They will lead data management initiatives and projects, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance across the organization. Additionally, they will lead a team of cost estimators, market researchers, and data specialists, providing guidance, training, and support. Position Responsibilities: Develop and implement a comprehensive data management framework to enhance data strategy across the organization. Establish data governance frameworks leveraging tools such as AWS Lake Formation for organizing and securing data lakes. Lead data management initiatives and projects, driving continuous improvement in data practices. Ensure high standards of data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations. Create and build a high-performing data management team that drives excellence in the marketplace. Manage and allocate resources effectively for data management activities to maximize operational efficiency. Oversee the performance of data management teams, providing guidance and support to achieve organizational objectives. Collaborate with other departments to align data initiatives with business goals, fostering a data-driven culture. Monitor industry trends and best practices to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of data management strategies. Provide insights and recommendations to leadership on data-related opportunities and challenges. Develop and deliver training programs to enhance data literacy across the organization. Develop and implement a data management strategy using AWS services, ensuring scalability, performance, and accessibility. Lead ETL processes and data integration to ensure smooth data movement across the organization. Maintain and manage data storage for both structured and unstructured data. Ensure data quality and accessibility for querying data lakes directly. Oversee data warehousing initiatives using Amazon Redshift to support large-scale analytics and reporting. Develop and deliver business intelligence reports to empower decision-making with real-time dashboards. Manage real-time data streaming efforts to support time-sensitive analytics and operational insights. Implement data privacy and security best practices to control access and encryption. Collaborate with IT, marketing, finance, and other teams to align data initiatives with organizational goals. Stay up-to-update with AWS innovations to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of cloud-based data management practices. Promote data literacy within the organization by developing training programs focused on effective AWS tool usage. May perform other duties as required. Required skills and experience: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field required. Master's degree preferred. Minimum 10+ years of experience in data management, analytics, or cloud technology roles. Proven experience working with AWS cloud infrastructure and data services Experience leading large-scale data initiatives and fostering collaboration across departments. Experience managing data domains such as customer, product, and financial data. Expertise in data querying and analytics. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, collaboration, and time management skills. Strong understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements. Proven leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams. Ability to think strategically while paying attention to detail in operational execution. Benefits of Working at FOS: Flexible work schedules! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office Competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success The salary range for this position is $96,800to $121,000annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Facility Optimization Solutions, LLC (FOS) is a multidisciplinary professional services and software consultancy founded on the core value that clients are our most important partners. FOS began with a good idea - seeing the need to help facility managers identify what they own, the condition of their facility, and how best to use this data for future capital planning. FOS started as a small operation in 2009 and has grown into a major, multi-office practice that is ranked #1 world-wide for facility-related services by World Architecture 100. Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It is not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required time frames and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct. Facility Optimization Solutions LLC. and CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.