Manager, Data Operations

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus programs

Health insurance

401k program

Onsite fitness centers

Employee stores

Employee discounts

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company seeks a skilled Manager, Data Operations to lead the data ops team in Milwaukee. You will ensure efficient, secure data systems and govern the organization's data platform infrastructure.

You will shape governance, drive analytics readiness, and partner with stakeholders to enable reporting and ML initiatives while mentoring a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Strong data governance leadership across large organizations.
• Experience with data infrastructure, ETL/ELT, and databases.
• Gives evidence of managing teams and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day data operations for availability, reliability and security.
• Oversee data platform architecture, development, and maintenance.
• Develop and enforce data governance policies, quality and lineage.
• Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to align data capabilities with goals.
• Chair data governance council to drive cross-functional alignment.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing data team.
• Provide training and support to improve team performance.
• Oversee data platform projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Generate reports on platform performance and improvements.
• Evaluate and implement data tools aligning with strategy.
• Apply Microsoft Azure Fabric to enhance infrastructure.

Skills

Data governance

ETL/ELT

Leadership

Communication

Azure Fabric

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park-a welcoming greenspace open to all. Join our team as aMgr Data Operations.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Data Operations to lead and manage our data operations team. In this critical role, you will ensure our data systems are efficient, reliable, and secure. You will oversee the design, development, and management of the organization's data platform infrastructure, along with the development and enforcement of data governance strategies and policies to ensure data accuracy, security, and appropriate usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Data Operations Management: Manage the day-to-day activities of the data operations team, ensuring data availability, reliability, and security to support data integration, storage, processing, and analytics.
• Data Platform Infrastructure: Oversee the architecture, development, and maintenance of the data platform infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Data Governance: Develop, implement, and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards, including data cataloging, lineage, quality, and stewardship processes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with analysts, data governance leads, and business stakeholders to align data platform capabilities with organizational goals and to support reporting, analytics, and machine learning initiatives.
• Leadership in Data Governance Council: Act as a key leader within the data governance council to ensure cross-functional alignment and effective data stewardship across the organization.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data operations professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Training & Development: Provide training and support to team members to enhance their skills and ensure high performance.
• Project Management: Oversee data platform-related projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget, while managing risk and addressing any issues.
• Performance Reporting: Generate and present regular reports on data platform performance, issues, and improvements to senior management.
• Tool Evaluation & Implementation: Evaluate, select, and implement data tools and platforms that align with the organization's data strategy.
• Microsoft Azure: Apply knowledge of Microsoft Azure including Fabric to enhance the data platform infrastructure and optimize data processes where applicable.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Experience Requirements

This position typically requires a minimun of 8+ years of experience in data operations, data governance, or data engineering, with at least 5 years in a management role. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the following:

• Technical Skills: Strong expertise in data infrastructure, data governance, ETL/ELT processes, and database management. Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric is desired.
• Data Governance Leadership: Extensive experience in development and oversight of Data Governance practices across the entire organization, with a track record of building a highly functional Data Governance Council.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, and to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: Yes Travel Required: 0 - 10% Pay Range:$119,000 - $178,100 Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)