The main task of a data engineering manager is to supervise large data engineering teams. It also includes setting the direction for your department by defining the goals, and objectives, planning projects, and delegating assignments.
They manage the data engineering lifecycle, data collection, and storage to analysis and reporting. In this role, you will collaborate with other teams company-wide to pinpoint opportunities for data-driven decision-making and then create relevant solutions.
Additionally, they ensure that their teams are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed. They identify new talents within the company by collaborating with managers from other departments.