Director of Data Engineering & Business Intelligence

Director of Data Engineering & Business Intelligence

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is seeking a results-driven senior leader to oversee Data Engineering and Business Intelligence within Marketing Analytics & Intelligence. Reporting to the VP of Marketing Analytics & Intelligence, this role oversees the end-to-end data pipelines, data products, monitoring, reporting, and visualization – delivering advanced analytics, AI / ML applications and visualization to drive data-grounded actions.

You will architect scalable, extensible data systems that power insights, strategy, and AI across marketing. The ideal candidate is a team builder with a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams in fast-paced, data-driven environments. You bring expertise in Big Data processing, adaptability, and a passion for enabling data intelligence through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing data engineering team, including managers and junior staff.
• Data Architecture & Engineering: Design and maintain secure, efficient ML/AI ecosystems using GCP and Snowflake. Implement data maturity principles (Bronze to Silver to Gold) in a Marketing-owned data lake, in collaboration with enterprise data architects.
• Innovation & Business Impact: Partner with business leaders, product managers, and data scientists to deliver impactful data solutions. Drive innovation for bringing insights to life across each type of analytics (descriptive to predictive). This includes agentic concepts for insights extraction and contextualization.
• Governance & Compliance: Collaborate with Data Governance to establish and implement best practices for data quality, compliance (GDPR, CCPA), and security.
• DevOps & Deployment: Ensure robust DevOps processes for code development and deployment.
• Data Modeling & BI: Develop data models and architecture for analytics and reporting. Deliver dynamic, intuitive decision tools and visualizations (PowerBI).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Translate business requirements into engineering specifications. Bridge technical and business teams with clear communication. Automate ad-hoc data needs over time.

• Salary Range: $190,000 - $240,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

• 10+ years in ETL, BI, and Data Analytics
• 5+ years in Big Data systems, pipelines, and processing
• Expertise in data architecture, modeling, and Big Data processing
• Experience with ML/AI Ops using GCP and Snowflake as well as emerging technologies
• Proven experience leading and mentoring data engineering teams
• Skilled in API integration and SQL-friendly pipeline design
• Familiarity with data privacy standards and compliance
• Strong knowledge of visualization best practices across multi-modal interfaces (PowerBI, UIs, AI for BI)
• Understanding of LLM foundations and architecture (preferred)
• Excellent communication, time management, stakeholder management and attention to detail
• CPG and Marketing experience (preferred)

What We Value

• Passion for excellence in data engineering
• Ability to innovate and deliver under pressure
• Collaborative mindset with a bias for action

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

A.I. Disclosure: 
KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles. If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to kdpjobs@kdrp.com.