Sr. Manager, Data Platform

P.F. Chang's; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(K) starting date eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Lucky Cat Meal Card

Exclusive employee discounts

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

P.F. Chang's is seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, Data Platform to own data model, architecture, and integrations at the Global Support Center in Scottsdale. Lead a technical team and drive AI-enabled BI capabilities to accelerate decision making.

You will guide data governance, build scalable pipelines, collaborate with business partners, and set standards for data warehousing and reporting. This role blends hands-on SQL with leadership in a fast-paced restaurant tech environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in data engineering, architecture, or related data platform roles.
• 3+ years leading a technical team.
• Strong SQL and relational data modeling experience.
• Experience designing enterprise data integrations (APIs, ETL/ELT).
• Experience enabling AI/machine learning for BI and forecasting.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and BI/reporting tools.
• Experience modernization of legacy structures and leadership.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own data foundation including data model, architecture, and table structures.
• Lead platform modernization and guide redesign or re-platforming.
• Build and improve data integrations with internal teams and vendors.
• Hands-on SQL: write queries, create views, and prepare analyses.
• Develop AI-driven insights for predictive analytics and forecasting.
• Coach data architects, DBAs, engineers, and BI professionals.
• Set standards for data warehousing, ETL, and BI reporting delivery.
• Collaborate with business partners to translate analytics needs into data structures.
• Maintain data governance, quality, lineage, and access controls.
• Ensure platform reliability and oversee production databases and pipelines.
• Evaluate tools and vendors and manage related relationships.

Skills

SQL & Data Modeling

Leadership

ETL/ELT

BI & Analytics

Data Governance

Project Management

Vendor Management

Cloud Data Warehousing

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

SQL Server

Snowflake

ETL Tools

BI Tools

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

• Comprehensive Benefits: 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.