Manager, Data Operations

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Business Apps and Data Platforms team is seeking an experienced Manager, Data Operations to lead and coordinate our data operations activities. The ideal candidate will oversee day-to-day deliverables, partner closely with business and technical stakeholders, and help enable efficient, high-quality data delivery through collaboration, process improvement, and innovation.
This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, managing a small team of data engineers while working across multiple data platforms and operational tools. The team is located in LA , NYC and Bangalore. 

ABOUT YOU

• Curious about our business: you ask questions, do research, and build a deep understanding of the FOX landscape.

• Innovative: you stay on top of industry developments, are excited about new technologies, and look for ways to improve how we operate.

• Passionate about operational products that make work easier and more efficient for colleagues.

• Persistent and resourceful: you work through ambiguity and solve problems with creativity and determination.

• A clear and empathetic communicator who collaborates effectively with both technical and business partners.

• A self-starter who is growth-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Oversee day-to-day production health, ensuring proactive monitoring and timely issue resolution.

• Identify process bottlenecks within data operations and propose improvements to increase efficiency and reliability.

• Contribute to efforts that reduce technical debt and enhance long-term system performance.

• Communicate operational updates, findings, and improvements through clear documentation and team presentations.

Governance & Standards

• Work with data governance and observability tools such as Atlan and Monte Carlo to enhance data reliability, lineage tracking, and compliance.

• Follow and help enforce best practices in data operations to ensure scalability, security, and consistency.

• Support initiatives that align with organizational goals and evolving business needs.

• Model accountability, engagement, and collaboration across both in-person and virtual environments.

Technology & Tools Expertise

Bring hands-on experience and familiarity with modern data platforms and operational tools, including:

• Data Platforms & Engineering: Databricks, Snowflake, dbt (data build tool), Astronomer (Airflow orchestration)

• Service & Workflow Management: ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platforms

• Release & Change Management: CI/CD frameworks and production change management processes

• Data Quality & Performance: Data testing, observability, and system performance optimization

Team Leadership & Delivery Management

• Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely execution.

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to team members to promote learning and growth.

• Help plan workloads and delegate tasks effectively within assigned workstreams.

• Support leadership in hiring, onboarding, and developing team members.

Stakeholder Partnership & Collaboration