Manager Data Solutions II

Manager, Data Solutions II - Remote (West of Rockies - Denver or Seattle preferred) Description Do you have a strong understanding of cloud architecture, data movement, data modeling, and security? Do you have effective project management and strategic thinking skills? Are you a critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities? If you answered yes to these questions AND you have a strong sense of curiosity and a passion for learning, we want to hear from you. For over a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment.

Come grow with us. General Purpose and Scope of Position:The Manager of Data Solutions is responsible for leading the development and maintenance of new and existing data lake ingestion and data warehouse objects in a cloud environment. This role is responsible for overseeing the Data Solutions team by setting standards for data solutions best practices and managing all functional activities of the team. This position requires a strong understanding of data movement, security & modeling, and cloud architecture.

The Manager of Data Solutions will partner with technical and functional teams across the company to identify and define business requirements for solutions to their data needs. This individual leads a diverse team of data solutions professionals throughout the project life cycle, from requirements to production implementation, with emphasis on data ingestion, data architecture, development, testing, and support of data lake/warehouse in a hands-on fashion as necessary, to ensure timely deliverables. Key Skills and Abilities Include:Minimum of 5 years of experience in a developer role with emphasis on the software development life cycle and project life cycle activities on development and maintenance projects.

5+ years of experience leading teams, with a background in data platform design, development, and implementationExperience interfacing with business leaders and key stakeholders to develop strategic data solutions.At least 7 years of experience in DW/BI-related cloud technologies and tools. Snowflake, a plusExpert in data modeling for conceptual and star schema designsThorough understanding and experience with relational databases, data warehouse schema, and source data.

Strong SQL skills are essential to analyze and interpret enterprise data.Supportive of self-service reporting and data miningUnderstand data governance and value of data catalogs, master data management, and data qualityWorking knowledge of ELT/ETL and query tools, Fivetran and Coalesce desirable.Methodologies, preferably Agile.

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent experience Key Personal Attributes Include:Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities with a commitment to developing performance of direct reports.Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and a diverse team of professionals in a fast-paced environment.Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide solid direction and delegation to direct reports.

Ability to work individually and as part of a team in diverse, multiple stakeholder environment.Strong technical skills to facilitate troubleshooting and interacting with business users and developers.Highly motivated, organized, detail oriented, team player.

Ability to successfully communicate outcomes through written communication, including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams. Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:Lead with strategic vision and passion to drive the data solutions team in identifying and defining business requirements for solutions to their data needs.Lead the development and maintenance of new and existing data lake ingestion and data warehouse objects in a cloud environment.

Implement a center of excellence (CoE) to guide and govern the data platform in providing stakeholders the data and tools necessary to effectively drive business decisions and outcomes.Oversee the data solutions team throughout project life cycle, from requirements to production implementation, with emphasis on data ingestion, data architecture, development, testing and support of data lake/warehouse in a hands-on fashion as necessary, to ensure timely deliverables.Provide expertise in design, development, and implementation of the Snowflake Data Lake.

Lead data engineering development CI/CD via Azure DevOps and Agile methodologies.Manage the sprint plan and related day-to-day activities of the team.Develop positive working relationships with business leaders, key stakeholders, and cross functional teams.

Understand and monitor current and emerging business and market trends and how others employ them.Other duties as assigned by Senior Director of Data Strategy and Governance. Compensation and Benefits:In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $116,500 - $163,030.

Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Drug-Free Workplace COMPANY CULTURE Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employerWilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients.

A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur-Ellis is for and about peopleWilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforceWilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. Job Code:MANAG011191.