Chanel Senior Manager, Data Engineering

New York • USA

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Chanel, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As part of a global conglomerate, Chanel offers a unique work environment that encourages personal growth and nurtures a culture of inclusion and diversity. The company values the individuality of its employees, believing that diverse perspectives enhance team effectiveness and contribute to collective progress.

1. Define and drive the long-term data engineering strategy for Chanel’s CRM data platforms, championing data as a core business asset.
2. Set the vision for scalable, high-performance data architectures and pipelines, leveraging GCP, Salesforce Data Cloud, and advanced analytics.
3. Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-grade data pipelines, ETL processes, and data models.
4. Act as data governance Data Custodian, ensuring data accuracy, privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
5. Partner with CRM, Marketing, Analytics, and IT stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
6. Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of data engineers, architects, and analysts.
7. Drive the adoption of emerging technologies to advance Chanel’s data engineering capabilities.

1. Demonstrated executive experience leading enterprise-scale data engineering functions, ideally within retail or luxury sectors.
2. Proven expertise in architecting and governing complex data ecosystems across GCP and Salesforce Data Cloud.
3. Deep experience with data acquisition, data modeling, ETL/ELT pipeline orchestration, and advanced analytics.
4. Mastery of data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks.
5. Strong business acumen with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders.

1. Expertise in SQL, Python, BigQuery, GCP, and Power BI.
2. Proficiency in CRM and CDP systems, particularly Salesforce Marketing Data Cloud.
3. Advanced knowledge of data design and dimensional data modeling concepts.
4. Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
5. Aptitude for innovation and continuous improvement.

Minimum of 5 years of multidisciplinary professional experience with an emphasis on building and maintaining data pipelines in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Required experience in retail, omnichannel ecommerce environment with a preference for luxury goods.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or Analytics/Data Science preferred.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $87,500 - $160,000. Base salary is one component of the total compensation, which may include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks.

Chanel offers a comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing resources, family and caregiving benefits, generous paid time off policies, 401K, robust healthcare offerings, and various insurance options.

Chanel fosters a culture of respect, empathy, and dignity, promoting diversity and inclusion across all levels. The company encourages employees to engage with their communities, supports sustainability initiatives, and invests in arts and cultural engagements. Chanel is committed to the professional development of its employees, offering numerous opportunities for career and leadership growth.