Manager, Data Technology

Location

This role is based at Pet Smart's Phoenix Home Office, with a minimum of four days in the office each week. Associates may work up to one remote "flex day" with leader approval.

We are seeking a highly skilled Manager to lead our Data Technology team. As the Manager of Data Technology, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our data-driven organization and contribute significantly to our success. The role focuses on leadership, team development, operational execution, and organizational alignment while maintaining a solid understanding of enterprise data and analytics technologies.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Data Technology engineers, fostering engagement, accountability, and growth.
• Partner with technology and business stakeholders to align priorities and deliver business-focused data solutions.
• Drive team execution, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across initiatives and support activities.
• Support budget planning, vendor management, resource allocation, and financial accountability.
• Promote strong communication, leadership presence, and a positive team culture aligned with Pet Smart values.
• Maintain working knowledge of enterprise data, analytics, and cloud technologies to effectively support the team.
• Accountable for project status, timelines and communication to stakeholders and executive leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Partner with external vendors to augment resources and meet project demands effectively.
• Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring expenditures are in line with business objectives and goals.

• Proven experience leading and developing technical or operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Adept communication, collaboration, coaching, and organizational leadership skills.
• Experience managing priorities, budgets, vendors and operational delivery.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance people leadership, execution, and financial responsibility.
• Familiarity with enterprise data and analytics platforms such as Micro Strategy, Sigma, Tableau, Power BI, Tibco, Cleo Harmony, Databricks, Snowflake, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and technologies, such as Google Cloud, AWS or Azure, and their data services.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data management, and data governance principles.
• Experience in large enterprise, retail, or technology environments preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in software development, data engineering, or machine learning.
• 2+ years of experience managing teams of engineers, data scientists, and analysts.

• This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
• Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
• On-site presence in accordance with our Flex Smart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. Pet Smart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.

Pet Smart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.