Manager, Data Operations

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Title:

Manager, Data Operations Job Function:
Digital

Location:

JUNEAU Workplace Category:
Onsite Company:
Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Shift: SHIFT1 In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come.

Are you ready to ride with us?

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park—a welcoming green space open to all. Join our team as a Mgr Data Operations.

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Data Operations to lead and manage our data operations team. In this critical role, you will ensure our data systems are efficient, reliable, and secure. You will oversee the design, development, and management of the organization’s data platform infrastructure, along with the development and enforcement of data governance strategies and policies to ensure data accuracy, security, and appropriate usage.

Job Responsibilities Data Operations Management:
Manage the day-to-day activities of the data operations team, ensuring data availability, reliability, and security to support data integration, storage, processing, and analytics.

Data Platform

Infrastructure: Oversee the architecture, development, and maintenance of the data platform infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.

Data Governance:
Develop, implement, and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards, including data cataloging, lineage, quality, and stewardship processes.

Stakeholder

Collaboration:

Partner with analysts, data governance leads, and business stakeholders to align data platform capabilities with organizational goals and to support reporting, analytics, and machine learning initiatives.

Leadership in Data Governance Council:
Act as a key leader within the data governance council to ensure cross-functional alignment and effective data stewardship across the organization.

Team Leadership & Development:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data operations professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Training & Development:
Provide training and support to team members to enhance their skills and ensure high performance.

Project Management:
Oversee data platform-related projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget, while managing risk and addressing any issues.

Performance Reporting:
Generate and present regular reports on data platform performance, issues, and improvements to senior management.

Tool Evaluation & Implementation:
Evaluate, select, and implement data tools and platforms that align with the organization's data strategy.

Microsoft Azure:
Apply knowledge of Microsoft Azure including Fabric to enhance the data platform infrastructure and optimize data processes where applicable.

Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree Required Education Specifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Experience Requirements This position typically requires a minimun of 8+ years of experience in data operations, data governance, or data engineering, with at least 5 years in a management role.  In addition, the successful candidate…