Data Platform Manager

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation in New Bremen, Ohio is seeking a Data Platform Lead to own and guide the enterprise data platform strategy. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and architects to build robust data solutions, ensuring integration across various business functions.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 8 years of experience in data engineering, with a preference for a Master's degree and leadership experience in cloud environments.

Crown offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience, or 16 years without a degree.
• Proven experience in leadership roles within data platforms.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own vision, strategy, and roadmap for the enterprise data platform.
• Lead and develop a team of data engineers.
• Architect and oversee development of cloud-based data solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and analytics teams for seamless integration.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud platform management

Data architecture

DevOps practices

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related field

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

PySpark

SQL

Cloud services (AWS, Azure)

Job description

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world‑class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own vision, strategy, and roadmap for the enterprise data platform, aligning with business objectives and manufacturing operations needs.
• Lead and develop a team of data engineers and platform specialists, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
• Define platform architecture standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for data management.
• Understand requirements across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and IT to deliver platform capabilities that drive value.
• Establish platform KPIs and metrics to measure performance, reliability, cost‑efficiency, and business impact.
• Drive evolution from legacy data systems to a modern, cloud‑native data platform.
• Architect and oversee development of scalable, secure cloud‑based data platform using modern technologies and best practices.
• Design and implement data integration frameworks to extract, transform, and load data from SAP, IFS, Quipware, BAAN, and other enterprise systems.
• Build robust data pipelines using PySpark, SQL, and cloud‑native services for batch and real‑time data processing.
• Establish self‑service analytics capabilities, enabling business users to access and analyze data independently.
• Implement comprehensive data quality, lineage, and observability solutions across platform.
• Ensure platform security, compliance, and data governance in alignment with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Own the end‑to‑end data platform infrastructure including ingestion, storage, processing, and consumption layers.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate technologies and tools that enhance platform capabilities (data warehousing, data lakes, orchestration, cataloging, etc.).
• Manage cloud infrastructure and optimize performance, scalability, and cost.
• Establish DevOps and DataOps practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure‑as‑code.
• Manage vendor relationships with cloud providers, technology partners, and system integrators.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration with enterprise systems and infrastructure.
• Partner with Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Data Science teams to enable their use cases on the platform.
• Work with ERP system owners to design optimal data extraction and integration patterns.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field, along with at least 8 years of related experience.
  • Non-degree considered if 16+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Occasional Travel (0-5%)

A reasonable commute to the New Bremen, OH location is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree is preferred. 10+ years of experience in data platform, data engineering, or related roles, with at least 4 years in leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of building and operating enterprise‑scale data platforms in Fabric / Azure for manufacturing or similar industries.
• Cloud platform certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and compliance frameworks. Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement certifications.

Work Authorization

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full‑time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

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