Sr. Manager, Data Platform

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(K)

Paid vacation

Bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Meal card

Exclusive discounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

P.F. Chang’s Global Support Center in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Sr. Manager, Data Platform to own data model, architecture, and integrations while leading a technical team.

You will help build AI-enabled BI capabilities to accelerate decisions, drive efficiency, and reduce costs. The role combines hands-on data work with strategic leadership, guiding standards for data warehousing, ETL, APIs, and governance. A multi-unit, guest-focused restaurant operator, PF Chang's offers a collaborative

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in data engineering, data architecture, or related field.
• At least 3 years leading a technical team.
• Strong SQL and relational DB design knowledge.
• Experience with enterprise data integrations (APIs, ETL/ELT).
• Experience enabling AI/ML for BI, predictive analytics.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and BI/reporting tools.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Data Foundation: maintain and evolve data model, architecture, and tables.
• Lead Platform Modernization: assess architecture and guide redesign or re-platforming.
• Build and Improve Integrations: set standards for data flows across systems.
• Stay Hands-On: write SQL, build data views, and prepare analyses.
• Enable AI-Driven Insights: develop data capabilities for predictive analytics.
• Lead and Develop the Team: coach data architects, DBAs, engineers, BI pros.
• Set Technical Standards: guide DBA, data warehousing, ETL, BI delivery.
• Support Business Partners: translate analytics needs into reliable data structures.
• Strengthen Data Governance: maintain quality, lineage, governance, access controls.

Skills

SQL

Data modeling

Data architecture

ETL design

AI for BI

BI tooling

Cloud data warehouse

Microsoft SQL Server

APIs

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

At P.F. Chang’s, we take PRIDE in creating a heart-filled, guest-led Pan-Asian dining experience while delivering meaningful value for our guests, Team Members, and shareholders. Our vision is to be the most admired Pan-Asian restaurant company in the world.

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, Data Platform to join our IT team at our Global Support Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Senior Manager, Data Platform will own our data model, database architecture, and integrations while leading a technical team. This role will also help build AI-enabled business intelligence capabilities that support faster decisions, greater efficiency, and cost reduction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Own the Data Foundation: Maintain and evolve the company’s data model, database architecture, and table structures across the enterprise data platform.
• Lead Platform Modernization: Assess current data architecture and integrations, identify gaps, and guide redesign or re-platforming when needed.
• Build and Improve Integrations: Set standards for data flows across business systems, working with internal technology teams and outside vendors.
• Stay Hands-On: Write and review SQL queries, build data views, and prepare reports and analyses for business and technical stakeholders.
• Enable AI-Driven Insights: Develop data capabilities that support predictive analytics, forecasting, and automated insights for field and leadership teams.
• Lead and Develop the Team: Coach and grow data architects, database administrators, engineers, and BI professionals.
• Set Technical Standards: Guide database administration, data warehousing, ETL and integration development, and BI and reporting delivery.
• Support Business Partners: Work with departments across the company to translate their reporting and analytics needs into reliable, reusable data structures.
• Strengthen Data Governance: Maintain data quality, definitions, lineage, governance, and access controls.
• Protect Platform Reliability: Oversee the security, performance, and reliability of production databases and pipelines, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 support.
• Evaluate Tools and Vendors: Recommend data, integration, BI, and AI platforms; manage related vendor relationships and contracts.

Job Requirements:

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in data engineering, database administration, data architecture, or a related data platform field.
• At least 3 years of experience directly managing or leading a technical team.
• Strong SQL skills and a deep understanding of relational database design, data modeling, and schema structures.
• Experience designing and owning enterprise data integrations, such as APIs, ETL/ELT, or middleware, across multiple business systems.
• Experience building or enabling AI and machine learning capabilities for business intelligence, such as predictive analytics, forecasting, or automated insight generation.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and BI or reporting tools.
• Experience evaluating legacy data structures and leading modernization efforts.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical partners.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in restaurant, retail, or another multi-unit operating environment.
• Experience with cloud data warehouse platforms, modern ETL or integration platforms, or BI and visualization tools.

Location: This is primarily an office-based position (in-office minimum 3 days/week) located at the P.F. Chang’s Global Support Center in Scottsdale, Arizona 85255. Candidates must currently reside in the greater Phoenix area and live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and 401(K) starting on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time: 20 days per calendar year for full-time Global Support Center team members, prorated for new hires.
• Paid Holidays: 12 company-selected holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Competitive Pay & Performance Incentives: Annual bonuses based on Company performance.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement for job related programs.
• Lucky Cat Meal Card: Preloaded meal card for use at any corporate-owned P.F. Chang’s location.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access exclusive employee discounts.
• Supportive Community: Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying team members.

Why work for us?

Because it’s more than a job. We take PRIDE in creating a heart-filled, guest-led Pan-Asian dining experience, fueled by passion for our craft, respect for our people, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Our Heritage

Whether it’s an Asian design, a new twist on a classic dish, or a pair of chopsticks, we embrace our Asian heritage whenever and wherever we can. The fresh ingredients and pure cooking methods that we use every day in our kitchens have been the same since our inception in 1993. Today, we have 210+ U.S. restaurants, including airport locations, as well as 100+ international locations in more than 22 countries across the globe.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to Celebrate Life. Family. Food. We treat our team members like family, and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We love to learn and grow, to challenge and be challenged, and our ultimate goal is to do our best, no matter what we are doing. We live to serve others and strive to make our guests’ lives better through joyful hospitality!