Sabre is a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel.
Positioned at the center of the travel, we shape the future by offering innovative advancements that pave the way for a more connected and seamless ecosystem as we power mobile apps, online travel sites, airline and hotel reservation networks, travel agent terminals, and scores of other solutions.
Simply put, we connect people with moments that matter.
The Sr. Director of Data Analytics and Engineering will be responsible for leading and overseeing the end-to-end data lifecycle, from engineering and architecture to developing and testing the implementation of systems, governance and processes of internally used data technology at Sabre. This person will report to the SVP, Global Business Systems. This strategic leadership role requires a seasoned professional with a strong technical background matched with a strong business background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive innovation and data-driven decision making across the company.
Working closely with leaders across the distributed reporting environment, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the company wide data strategy to support the organization's objectives. With preferred experience in SaaS technologies or private cloud hosted environments, you will develop a deep understanding of Sabre’s business, products, billing integrations, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, and how we can apply advanced analytics, AI/ML modeling etc. to directly impact company performance.
In this role, you will lead a diverse team of experts and continue evolving the group as the center of excellence, including developers and data engineers.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Designs, plans, develops and improves applications using routine and advanced technology
- Develops, codes, tests and debugs new complex software solutions or enhancements to existing product
- Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives. Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques
- Accountable for high coding standards, using best practices and delivering high quality
- Regularly interacts with subordinate supervisors, architects, product managers, HR, on matters concerning projects, or team performance. Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationships. Drives delivery based on requirements and timelines, communicating regularly with stakeholders and peer teams.
- Provides technical mentorship and cultural/competency-based guidance to teams
- Provides larger business/product context. Mentors on specific tech stacks/technologies
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Minimum 15 years of related experience
- Bachelor degree / equivalent certifications
- Experience in fast paced Software Development in Agile environment
- Experience and expertise in advanced programming and solutioning
- Knowledge/experience of programming and administration in a variety of analytics technologies, including but not limited to Convergent Mediation, Qlik, Business Objects, Hyperion, Business Objects Data Services, Boomi, Google Big Query, HANA
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Knowledge of business processes including FP&A
- Knowledge of SaaS solutions and “on premise” solutions
- Proficient English, both written and verbal
- Self-disciplined and commitment oriented
Reasonable Accommodation
Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre at [email protected].
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Affirmative Action
Sabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW
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What We Do
We are a software and technology company that powers the global travel industry. With decades of revolutionary firsts, our team of experts drive innovation and ingenuity in the industry.
Today, we are creating a new marketplace for personalized travel. We partner with airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other travel partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel. We are committed to helping customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences with next-generation technology solutions.
Positioned at the center of the business of travel, our platform connects people with experiences that matter in their lives.
Sabre's technology powers the nearly US$8 trillion travel industry. Our technology and data-driven solutions help our airline, hotel, travel agency and corporate customers grow their businesses and transform the traveler experience. The scale, breadth and depth of our technology is unmatched and sustains a complex industry.
We provide an open and stable platform to deliver flexible, reliable and scalable solutions. Over the years, we have shaped and modernized the travel industry. We pioneered online travel agencies, corporate booking tools, revenue management, and web and mobile itinerary tools, to name a few.
Our travel marketplace transacts more than US$120 billion of travel spend per year. And we are the world’s largest provider of airline and hotel technology.
We have been named to the InformationWeek 500 list of the most innovative technology companies for 11 consecutive years. And InformationWeek named Sabre seventh on its list of the “Greatest Software Ever Written.”
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