Senior Manager, IT Engineering

Are you looking to make an impact with a growing company? Passionate about technology and strategy? Winnebago Industries is seeking a Senior IT Engineering Manager based out of Eden Prairie, MN. The Sr. Manager, IT Engineering role will lead development and support of existing and future Data and Integration platforms. This highly visible role will be responsible for leading the modernization of Winnebago Industries' data ecosystem, migration to cloud and API-based platforms and tools and helping better utilize data and analytics to drive better outcomes for customers and the business overall.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Develop, propose, and manage long and mid-term strategic technology plans and roadmaps for the Data COE
• Lead and manage the performance and development of the Data COE team
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to define and implement appropriate patterns and practices for collection, consumption, and utilization of Data
• Drive modernization of tools and processes
• Manage contracts and relationships with key vendor partners
• Manage support and stability of the data ecosystem
• Estimate and deliver new features and functionality in accordance with business requirements
• Build and maintain a strong DevOps culture and appropriate CI/CD tooling
• Ensure adherence to published SLAs for in-scope tools and systems
• Ensure health and welfare (maintenance, security, stability, availability, etc.) of in-scope tools and systems

• Other duties as assigned based on business need

Critical Competencies

• Excellence communication skills, effective with complex concepts to varying organizational levels and skill sets
• Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results
• Ability to function well in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps (Git/Boards/Repos/Test Plans/Pipelines/ YAML/Artifacts)
• Working knowledge of Azure (Storage/Functions/Networking), Databricks, SQL, MuleSoft, PowerShell 7, Synapse experience
• Strong MS BI knowledge (Database Engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS 2008 R2+)
• Other skills involving: machines, equipment, tools, computer programs, etc.
• Experience with Python (PySpark), Scala, Java, C#
• Experience of MS Power Platform (PowerApps, D365, Dataverse, Power Automate)

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of IT Management experience
• Deep familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process
• Experience with Project Management methodologies (Agile and Waterfall)
• Proven ability to motivate, guide, and develop team members to all levels
• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field
• 10-15 years of experience in Data and Integrations with progressive increases in responsibility or project management
• Strong Data Modeling, Reporting, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, MDM, ETL (MS BI [on-prem/cloud]), API experience
• Highly effective in eliciting system requirements from technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to maintain engagement with project stakeholders while setting realistic expectations
• Development and management of formal Data Management initiatives
• This position may require travel to other Winnebago locations.