Sr. Director, Data Services
Blue Shield, Oakland, CA, United States
As Senior Director, Data Services, you will be responsible for leading the enterprise data foundation that powers analytics, AI, and digital solutions across Stellarus. Reporting to the SVP/CTO, you will play a key role in advancing a data- and AI-driven organization.
You will own the enterprise data platform and engineering ecosystem, overseeing ingestion, transformation, storage, governance, and delivery. Your leadership enables trusted reporting, advanced analytics, and AI/ML solutions for analysts, data scientists, applications, and partners.
You will lead multiple data services teams, manage partner portfolios, and collaborate with leaders in Application Development, Security, Infrastructure, and Analytics. Success requires strong technical expertise, hands-on experience with data engineering pipelines and AI integration, executive presence, and the ability to build high-performing teams that deliver results at scale. We seek a leader passionate about modern data platforms, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous learning who can translate strategy into action.
Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.
Responsibilities
Your Work In this role, you will: Own and evolve the enterprise data platform across Azure, Snowflake, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and cost efficiency aligned with business strategy Serve as the single accountable owner of enterprise data assets, defining data domains, layers, ownership models, and data contracts that enable trusted, reusable data at scale Lead modern data engineering practices (ELT, modular pipelines, CI/CD, version control) to deliver high‑quality data for analytics, applications, APIs, and AI use cases Establish and enforce data quality, governance, and trust frameworks, including data definitions, quality rules, lineage, catalogs, SLAs, and observability, in partnership with Security, Privacy, and Compliance Enable AI‑driven analytics and automation by ensuring data is discoverable, well‑modeled, governed, and optimized for feature engineering, experimentation, and operationalization Own and optimize the data tools and platform portfolio, continuously modernizing and rationalizing tooling to improve developer productivity, self‑service, and organizational throughput Lead, develop, and retain high‑performing teams across data engineering, modeling, platform operations, and governance, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning Manage strategic partnerships and external partners, balancing speed, quality, and cost while maintaining architectural standards and growing internal capabilities Partner with executive and technology peers to translate business strategy into a clear data and AI roadmap that accelerates insights, digital products, and enterprise transformation Qualifications
Your Knowledge and Experience Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred Requires a minimum of 12 years of experience in data engineering, AI based development, data management, and data platform leadership within large, complex environments, including 6 years of management experience Proven experience designing and operating modern AI driven cloud data platforms (Azure preferred) and cloud data warehouses (Snowflake preferred) Hands on experience with data modelling, data integration (ELT using DBT or other tools) and engineering certified data products Deep understanding of enterprise data management concepts including metadata management, data quality, governance, Mastering Data, and analytics enablement with semantic and facts and dimensional models Demonstrated ability to modernize or build data platforms from the ground up Experience enabling analytics AI use cases at scale Strong people leadership skills with a track record of building and leading multi‑disciplinary teams Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders from engineers to senior executives Strong business acumen and ability to align technical decisions with enterprise strategy and outcomes Experience operating in agile and product‑centric delivery models Highly organized, resilient, and energized by complex challenges Hybrid This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need. ABOUT US
About Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company. Stellarus’ vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus’ objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo. This very closely aligns with Blue Shield of California’s vision by using innovation to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members. To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals. Our Values: At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings. OurWorkplace Model: We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Ourworkplace modelis designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection,creativityand flexibility: For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need. For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being. The Company reserves the right torequiremore presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews. Physical Requirements: Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day. External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws. Job Info
Job Identification 20260577 Job Category Information Technology Posting Date 03/30/2026, 03:08 PM Job Schedule Full time Pay Range for California $212630.00 to $318890.00 Pay Range for Bay Area $239692.00 to $359476.00 Note Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate experience, location (California, Bay Area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles. Role can be filled by a candidate requiring sponsorship No
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Your Work In this role, you will: Own and evolve the enterprise data platform across Azure, Snowflake, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and cost efficiency aligned with business strategy Serve as the single accountable owner of enterprise data assets, defining data domains, layers, ownership models, and data contracts that enable trusted, reusable data at scale Lead modern data engineering practices (ELT, modular pipelines, CI/CD, version control) to deliver high‑quality data for analytics, applications, APIs, and AI use cases Establish and enforce data quality, governance, and trust frameworks, including data definitions, quality rules, lineage, catalogs, SLAs, and observability, in partnership with Security, Privacy, and Compliance Enable AI‑driven analytics and automation by ensuring data is discoverable, well‑modeled, governed, and optimized for feature engineering, experimentation, and operationalization Own and optimize the data tools and platform portfolio, continuously modernizing and rationalizing tooling to improve developer productivity, self‑service, and organizational throughput Lead, develop, and retain high‑performing teams across data engineering, modeling, platform operations, and governance, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning Manage strategic partnerships and external partners, balancing speed, quality, and cost while maintaining architectural standards and growing internal capabilities Partner with executive and technology peers to translate business strategy into a clear data and AI roadmap that accelerates insights, digital products, and enterprise transformation Qualifications
Your Knowledge and Experience Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred Requires a minimum of 12 years of experience in data engineering, AI based development, data management, and data platform leadership within large, complex environments, including 6 years of management experience Proven experience designing and operating modern AI driven cloud data platforms (Azure preferred) and cloud data warehouses (Snowflake preferred) Hands on experience with data modelling, data integration (ELT using DBT or other tools) and engineering certified data products Deep understanding of enterprise data management concepts including metadata management, data quality, governance, Mastering Data, and analytics enablement with semantic and facts and dimensional models Demonstrated ability to modernize or build data platforms from the ground up Experience enabling analytics AI use cases at scale Strong people leadership skills with a track record of building and leading multi‑disciplinary teams Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders from engineers to senior executives Strong business acumen and ability to align technical decisions with enterprise strategy and outcomes Experience operating in agile and product‑centric delivery models Highly organized, resilient, and energized by complex challenges Hybrid This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need. ABOUT US
About Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company. Stellarus’ vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus’ objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo. This very closely aligns with Blue Shield of California’s vision by using innovation to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members. To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals. Our Values: At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings. OurWorkplace Model: We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Ourworkplace modelis designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection,creativityand flexibility: For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need. For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being. The Company reserves the right torequiremore presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews. Physical Requirements: Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day. External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws. Job Info
Job Identification 20260577 Job Category Information Technology Posting Date 03/30/2026, 03:08 PM Job Schedule Full time Pay Range for California $212630.00 to $318890.00 Pay Range for Bay Area $239692.00 to $359476.00 Note Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate experience, location (California, Bay Area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles. Role can be filled by a candidate requiring sponsorship No
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