Landscape Structures · 7 hours ago
Data Platform Manager
Delano, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLandscape Structures Inc. is a leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment, dedicated to creating inclusive play environments for children. The Data Platform Manager will oversee the health, performance, and evolution of the company's data platform ecosystem, ensuring reliable data services and leading strategic migration initiatives.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Data platform environments maintain high availability with defined SLAs for uptime, performance, and reliability
Effective coordination is maintained across the Data Services team roles
Platform capacity, licensing, and costs are managed within budget with proactive forecasting
Vendor relationships are maintained effectively with timely issue resolution
Operational runbooks, change management processes, and incident response procedures are current and followed
Platform compliance with security policies and governance frameworks is maintained
Data platform incidents are resolved within defined SLAs with appropriate root cause analysis and preventive measures
Regular status reporting is provided to IT leadership on platform health, project progress, and risks
Maintain a thorough understanding and documentation of Landscape Structures’ data architecture, business intelligence needs, and the data systems that support them
Be actively involved in platform operations to ensure that system availability and performance are consistent with business objectives
Lead the strategic migration from SQL Server to Microsoft Fabric, managing scope, timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder communication
Coordinate with Data Architect to ensure platform operations and migration execution align with architectural standards and design patterns
Enable governed self-service analytics by ensuring the data platform provides reliable, well-documented, and appropriately secured datasets for business users and the BI team
Perform platform capacity planning, licensing, and cost optimization; forecast growth and recommend resource adjustments, coordinating with the Director of Infrastructure
Manage vendor relationships for data platform technologies; evaluate tools, negotiate contracts, and manage support escalations
Establish and maintain operational runbooks, change management processes, and incident response procedures for data systems
Ensure platform compliance with security policies and governance frameworks; partner with Infrastructure and Security on data access controls, platform security, and compliance requirements
Manage platform access provisioning, environment promotion workflows, and deployment coordination
Serve as the escalation point for data platform outages and critical incidents; coordinate resolution efforts across technical teams, communicate status to stakeholders, and ensure timely restoration of services
Own disaster recovery and business continuity planning for data platforms; ensure backup strategies meet RPO/RTO requirements
Direct and coordinate the work of external consultants and contractors; define deliverables, review work products, and ensure alignment with architectural standards and project timelines in line with the established Department practices
Work with the Project Delivery Manager to coordinate backlog prioritization, facilitate data platform work intake with business stakeholders, and balance operational needs against sprint commitments
Initiate communication through regular meetings with appropriate stakeholders and IT staff to report on platform status and project progress
Participate in continuous improvement efforts for data platform operations and processes
Qualification
Required
4-year college degree in information technology, computer science, or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing data platforms, data infrastructure, or data engineering teams
Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and operations
Well-developed analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
Experience leading data migration or platform modernization projects
Experience managing and directing external consultants or contract resources
Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders
Ability to creatively approach situations. Innovative thinker, high personal initiative, and results-driven
Ability to respond to critical platform issues in a composed and constructive manner
Able to collaborate and function effectively in a team environment
Able and willing to travel as required
Able and willing to work on a flexible schedule as required
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure data services, or cloud data platforms
Experience in an agile development methodology. Scrum or project management certifications are a plus
Company
Landscape Structures
Landscape Structures is a recreational facilities company that provides commercial playground equipment.
501-1000 employees
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President & Chief Executive Officer
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