Data Manager

About the job

Job Summary

This Area level position is responsible for the daily management of the remote data specialist team. Additionally, the Data Manager is responsible for the quality and accuracy of all daily operational data within the Area. This job will require travel approximately 10% of the time.

The Data Manager may sit anywhere within the Capitol Market Area (MD, VA, Western PA or West Virginia).   Position will have oversite of 11 employees and be responsible for Data Management for 32sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining oversight of a remote team of data specialists.
• Works with critical partners of Operations Improvement Manager and Operations Analyst for data outputs.
• Validation of daily data via critical reports.
• Manages cross-functional communication with Operational Leaders to ensure Area level of Data oversight and management.
• Boundary partner for all Operational initiatives.
• Use appropriate Waste Management systems to ensure proper recording of metrics and verify process improvement opportunities, including: EMAP, MAS, OPUS, Kronos, SharePoint, PMT, CorpDb, Essbase, Newton, Power BI, Microsoft Suite, Capacity Planner, and all other systems as needed and necessary.
• Performance management and continued skill development of the Data Specialist Team.

Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree,
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this Hybrid position is $120,000 - $179,000.  This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location

Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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About Us

ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  * WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. *

For Canada:  * WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. *

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.

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Additional Information

• Job Identification: 2354520
• Job Category: Operations Management - Area
• Posting Date: 2026-10-07
• Apply Before: 2026-10-09
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 9650 HAWKINS DRIVE, MANASSAS, VA, 20109, US (Hybrid)