Summary We are seeking a Data Management IT Manager to lead and develop our Data Engineering, Data Integration, and Business Intelligence functions. This role will drive data strategies and solutions that enable our business units to harness data insights, improve data accessibility, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in data management, is well-versed in modern data engineering tools and practices, and has proven experience in building data integration frameworks and business intelligence solutions. This position manages several AutoZoners as leaders and individual contributors in AutoZone. Works closely with business partners and stakeholders to ensure that new applications meet the practical needs of the company and with support teams to ensure operational stability. You will investigate non-standard requests and problems, make presentations to senior leadership, ensure project documentation is accurate, and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Guarantee KPIs are being met and created as required by upper management to build a true center of excellence. Planned and executed training sessions to keep the team updated and created team KPIs that helped the business measure development and understand workloads. Be responsible for delivering desired, sustainable business outcomes and ensuring the integrity and continuity of our diverse reporting environments, from defining requirements to roll-out. Validate that work is performed accurately, analyze errors, and resolve problems. You will need to be comfortable multitasking and effective at organizing work assignments. You must work on approvals and maintain the staffing budget for each fiscal year. Responsibilities Build relationships with key business partners and stakeholders to identify organizational decisions that could affect your team’s operation and prepare for such changes. Manages system development and support activities to meet business needs in a timely and cost-effective manner while ensuring the right things get done as per the governance process. Manages and tracks the progress of multiple projects. Performs project and product management and administration that includes work plans, resource planning and control, writing status reports, and preparing annual budgets. Communicates status of activities with teams, peers, management, and business partners. Selects, develops, and motivates assigned staff. Develop the team and attract top talent, work with individual direct reports to create a development plan, and set objectives for the short- and long-term success of the team members. Be proficient in cloud technologies, namely GCP, and understand the data products and services available to help with Cloud migration activities and initiatives. Partner with other Data Management Managers to deliver on key business objectives and priorities. This position has 8 to 12 direct reports Requirements Level of formal education: A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent. Area of study: Computer Science or related field preferred Years of experience: +7 years Type of experience: Team and data management Special certifications or technical skills: o Expert proficiency with the AutoZone software architecture, methodology, governance, and roll-out/implementation process. o People leadership/supervisory skills. o Data Management leadership experience in (Data Engineering, Data Integration, Business intelligence, Architecture) o Technical skills may include experience with one or more operating systems, programming languages, database management systems, and/or networking. o Cloud technical skills with tools such as BigQuery, Dataflow, and Dataproc for data processing and analysis, GIT, and Terraform, proficient in data modeling, and data software support. Preferably in GCP. o Experience with analytics platforms such as Alation, Alteryx, Looker, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Talend, and WebFOCUS software and systems. Google Big Query experience is preferred. o Problem-solving and analytical skills. o Presentation, facilitation, and writing skills. o Project management – estimating, planning, controlling, and execution. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or other collaboration suites. Manage and lead a team of IT AutoZoners that includes assigning/monitoring work, providing feedback, coaching, counseling, and salary administration. Functional Competencies Hard Skill Level Expertise required 1- General Knowledge 2- Comprehension 3- Application 4- Analysis Describe the selected level of expertise Data management 4-Analysis · Data Strategy and Governance o Define and implement data management strategies aligned with business objectives. o Establish data governance practices, ensuring data quality, consistency, and security across systems. o Develop and enforce policies to manage data privacy, compliance, and regulatory requirements. · Data Engineering and Architecture o Lead the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines and workflows to support ETL processes and real-time data processing. o Oversee the architecture of scalable data storage and processing solutions, leveraging cloud and on-premises technologies. o Collaborate with data engineers to build, maintain, and enhance data infrastructure. · Data Integration o Design and manage data integration solutions to consolidate data from various sources, creating a unified data environment, ETL, and ELT. Talend experience is preferred. o Ensure seamless integration of new data sources and systems, aligning with enterprise data standards. o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify integration needs and develop solutions that enable data sharing and interoperability. · Business Intelligence and Analytics o Oversee the development of business intelligence tools and dashboards to provide meaningful insights for business units. o Enable self-service analytics capabilities by establishing accessible data models and visualization tools. o Work with analysts and stakeholders to refine reporting requirements and translate them into actionable BI solutions. · Team Leadership and Development o Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data engineers, integration specialists, and BI developers. o Promote a collaborative and innovative team culture, supporting continuous learning and skill development. o Manage project timelines, resources, and priorities, ensuring timely delivery of data management solutions. ITIL Foundations 4-Analysis Review and improve ITIL processes at AZ SDLC 4-Analysis Understands multiple models of SDLC and can guide a team during all stages of those models. Can suggest improvements to the current AZ process. Agile / Scrum 4-Analysis Is able to: -List the benefits of a well-organized release planning -List the outputs of release planning -Define and understand the sprint burndown chart -Understand product planning, product vision, and product backlog -Product Roadmap -Minimum releasable features (or) Minimum marketable features -Minimum viable products Project Management 4-Analysis Is able to: Articulate a series of goals. -Write tangible goals that relate to the organization´s vision, mission, and purpose. -Articulate goals to the entire group Articulate a series of steps. -Review past assessment data. -Implement change accordingly. -Steps/processes linked to the goals of the project and apply methods to work Determine, procure, and optimize resources. -Look beyond what is present and discover new resources. -Apply/ use resources efficiently. -Use a System of checks and balances for continual management of all available resources. Create and maintain a budget. -Set an appropriate budget and practice fiscal responsibility Define and appraise tasks. -Follow a clearly defined, well-planned timeline with time left for unplanned issues. Initiate and perform the tasks. -Recognize a need/opportunity. -Initiate tasks on your own within the defined timeline. -Perform tasks through the completion. Manage the task and the performance of all involved. -Define and understand the steps involved in released planning. CI / CD Tools 3-Application Can determine which CI Tool is best based on the context, understands limitations, and proposes different approaches to solve problems or make pipelines more efficient General programming skills 4-Analysis Is able to: * Research new technologies, methods, implementations * Identify areas of improvement in Complex Systems * Explain high-level concepts, implementations * Create mockups, and ensure delivery of projects. Build in-house training to help peers reduce their learning curve. DevOps 4-Analysis Able to perform Systems troubleshooting and problem-solving across platform and application domains. Manage projects effectively through open, standards-based platforms Increase project visibility through traceability Improve quality and reduce development cost with collaboration Analyses, design, and evaluate automation scripts & Systems to ensure critical resolution of Systems issues by using the best cloud security solutions services DevOps engineers should have the soft skills of problem-solvers and quick learners Soft Skill Level Expertise required Describe the selected level of expertise 1 No Developed 2 Developed Balances stakeholders x Creating the right balance in working with stakeholders can mean the difference between a project flying or crashing. Knowing who to engage with and when. Who to inform and to what degree Who has something you need to be successful and what do they expect in return. And recognizing that balancing often means you won't please every stakeholder every time. Builds effective teams x Here's the reality - great teams rarely just happen. They require attention to purpose, tasks, relationships, and processes. The rewards can be significant for you and your organization when you set teams up for success. Whether you're a team leader or team member, whether your team works under the same roof or across several time zones. It pays to be smart about how to structure things and contribute so your team performs at its best. Customer Focus x Those who please customers the most will win. Winning organizations are always customer-oriented and responsive. Winning strategies always include a customer-facing lens. Being successful means continuously paying attention to customer needs and adapting as these evolve. You need to evaluate and flex, understand, and respond. A focus on customers opens up thinking, drives innovation, and creates a responsive and agile organization. Decision quality x Making quality decisions in organizations today means working in an environment where ambiguity and uncertainty are the norm. Where considering whom to engage, what information to gather, and when to apply helpful tools are all considerations to take into account. Sound decisions come from a balance between speed and quality Directs work x There is a major career transition point when a person needs to shift from doing the work to getting work done through others. The transition is difficult for many. It means giving up direct control over the work, which involves more risk. More a need to trust and equip others to get the work done. And a shift in focus from personal achievement to enabling and empowering others. Organizational savvy x Organizational savvy is the compass that guides you swiftly and without mishap to your destination. People who do this well understand the difference between what the organization intends to be versus the reality. They read the unwritten signs to navigate the organizational maze. They know who has power and influence. They appreciate those who have respect. And they are aware of who only has a title. Strategic Mindset x Being strategic involves looking, planning, and moving into the future with clear intentions and purposeful actions Core Competencies 1. Puts Customers First · Provides WOW! Customer service every time, everywhere · Understands customer needs and solves their problem · Shows a sense of urgency in correctly meeting customer needs 2. Team Player · Is a reliable and supportive team member · Values the ideas and opinions of others · Gives recognition for good work · Builds strong relationships with others · Resolves conflict effectively · Steps in and assumes leadership roles when needed 3. Communicates Effectively · Communicates in a clear, straightforward, respectful way · Demonstrates effective listening skills · Listens and assumes positive intent · Share information promptly 4. Results the Right Way · Does what it takes to do the job right (WITTDTJR) · Is accountable, takes ownership, and meets commitments · Prioritizes well, plans and executes in a manner of high integrity and ethics · Makes decisions based on what is best for AutoZone 5. Development Focused · Asks for and embraces feedback · Owns professional development · Provide feedback and ideas to develop others 6. Embraces Change · Understands and is open to change · Looks for ways to improve our processes, services, and products while maintaining our culture of thrift Encourages innovative thinking AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.