This Manager for Data Protection Engineering is a leader in the Cybersecurity Internal threat Operations group within The Home Depot’s Chief Information Security Office. This person is responsible for leading and managing a team of passionate engineers who work to build next-gen data security solutions to secure and protect the world’s largest home improvement retailer. They will define strategy and roadmap, develop enterprise architecture, and lead design and implementation of data security solutions across The Home Depot enterprise. The person in this role will have an in-depth understanding of the data security landscape. They will be the face of Data Protection engineering to other areas of the organization and work closely with enablement and senior leadership on new initiatives. They will be responsible for growing the team and developing a collaborative and engaging team environment. 

The Systems Engineer Manager is responsible for attracting, retaining and developing top talent focused on market needs and inspiring Systems Engineering teams to provide quality service to drive a highly stable infrastructure in support of The Home Depot's business. The Systems Engineer Manager focuses on guiding and executing the implementation, maintenance, and support of hardware, software and systems necessary to enable sales, drive efficiency, and build customer satisfaction. Within their Systems Engineering teams, Systems Engineer Managers, work closely with business stakeholders and the stores. They support system planning reviews and communicate and present across all levels of the organization.

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MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

30% - Strategy & Planning:

• Looks across teams with a focus on alignment and dependencies
• Gains a thorough understanding of infrastructure needs and guides teams to design infrastructure platforms that meet end user requirements
• Translates product and project goals into infrastructure strategy and clearly communicates direction and priorities to teams and business partners
• Determines value to the business of anticipated Systems Engineering efforts
• Identifies goals, metrics, and appropriate analytics to measure the performance of Systems Engineering teams; continually makes recommendations and refinements on approaches based on learnings
• Reviews recommended solutions and work of Systems Engineers to ensure alignment with company, stakeholder, and end user priorities20% - Delivery & Execution:
  
  • Leads configuration, debugging, and support for infrastructure
  • Documents, reviews and ensures that all quality and change control standards are met
  • Leads field and corporate roll-outs of technology
  • Leads the stand up of necessary system software, hardware, and equipment (physical or virtual) to meet changing infrastructure needs
  • Creates and optimizes specifications for complex technology solutions
  • Provides regular status to leadership regarding progress of Systems Engineering efforts
  • Manages vendor relationships
  • Manages, reviews, and approves purchase requests for hardware and software20% - Support & Enablement:
    
    • Removes roadblocks and obstacles that may impair Systems Engineers to help ensure efforts meet strategic, financial, and technical goals
    • Receives and prioritizes escalations and incoming requests from product teams and stakeholders
    • Guides the production of in-house documentation around solutions
    • Monitors tools and proactively helps teams struggling with systems issues30% - People:
      
      • Provides leadership, mentoring, and coaching to Systems Engineering professionals
      • Attracts, retains, and develops top talent
      • Conducts annual and mid-year reviews, reviewing individual development plans and providing performance feedback
      • Fosters collaboration with team members to drive value, and identify and resolve impediments
      • Advocates for the end user and stakeholder by becoming associated with the product, empathizing with and understanding user needs
      • Guides more junior team members in strategy, alignment, analysis, and execution tasks
      • Participates in and contributes to learning activities around systems engineering core practices (communities of practice)
        NATURE AND SCOPE
        Typically reports to the Systems Engineer Sr. Manager, Technology Director or Sr. Director.
        
        ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
        
        Environment:
        Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
        
        Travel:
        Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.