Job DescriptionIT Manager - Enterprise Data & Analytics Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106
Work Model: Hybrid
Department: Enterprise Data & Analytics
The IT Manager - Enterprise Data & Analytics provides leadership and direction for enterprise-wide analytics solutions that enable business decision-making, operational excellence, and strategic transformation across AWG. This role is highly business stakeholder-facing and balances long-term enterprise analytics platform modernization with high-urgency, ad hoc analytical needs that drive immediate business outcomes.
This leader partners closely with business executives (C-Level and officers) and functional leaders (Merchandising, Finance, Operations, Marketing, Distribution & Logistics) to translate business priorities into scalable, reliable, and actionable analytics solutions. The role requires a strong understanding of the end-to-end data management lifecycle, modern cloud-based data platforms, and the ability to direct teams with urgency, clarity, and accountability.
Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Analytics Strategy & Modernization (15%)- Partner with senior business stakeholders to define and evolve the enterprise analytics vision and roadmap
- Lead modernization of enterprise data platforms using cloud technologies (Azure), including scalable architecture and standardized frameworks
- Drive legacy data warehouse and analytics decommissioning aligned to future-state architecture
- Promote adoption of advanced analytics, including predictive, prescriptive, and AI-enabled insights
- Establish and maintain enterprise standards for Power BI, including data modeling, performance, and visualization best practices
- Advocate for analytics-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and cost optimization
Solution Delivery & Execution (30%)- Prioritize analytics initiatives aligned to enterprise strategy and business impact
- Balance ad hoc analytical needs with long-term platform development
- Partner with Data Architecture and Engineering teams to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade solutions
- Ensure solutions are secure, high-quality, and delivered on time and within budget
- Evaluate tools and technologies for scalability, supportability, and cost efficiency
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure accountability for delivery and service levels
Operational Excellence & Service Management (30%)- Ensure stability, availability, and performance of analytics platforms and solutions
- Lead change and release management processes to minimize business risk
- Define and monitor SLAs, system health metrics, and performance standards
- Gather and act on stakeholder feedback to improve service quality and delivery
- Enforce best practices, documentation standards, and consistency across the team
Financial & People Leadership (25%)- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing analytics team
- Drive performance management, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management activities
- Monitor spend and manage against budget expectations
- Build a culture of ownership, urgency, and results-driven execution
Management & Leadership Expectations- Provide clear direction, coaching, and career development for team members
- Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for outcomes
- Lead through ambiguity and drive alignment across stakeholders
- Foster strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement
QualificationsEducation & Experience- Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise data management and analytics
- 7+ years of leadership experience managing technical or analytics teams
- Experience in retail, wholesale, or CPG environments preferred
Technical & Domain Expertise- Strong understanding of the end-to-end data lifecycle: ingestion, modeling, governance, analytics, and consumption
- Experience with modern data platforms and tools, including:
- Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake / Delta Lake
- CI/CD, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
- Python / PySpark / notebook-based development
- Power BI or Tableau for enterprise analytics
- Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, and access control models
- Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled analytics and real-time data architectures
- Understanding of lakehouse architecture and enterprise semantic modeling
Leadership & Professional Competencies- Strong executive presence with the ability to translate analytics into business outcomes
- Proven ability to balance strategic initiatives with urgent business needs
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills
- Data-driven, outcomes-oriented mindset
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and drive execution
- Consulting or analytics transformation experience preferred
Working Environment- Standard office / hybrid work environment
- Collaboration across business and IT functions
- Occasional extended hours aligned to project delivery needs
Core Job Competencies- Enterprise Analytics Leadership - Drives strategy and execution of scalable analytics solutions
- Business Partnership - Aligns analytics capabilities with business priorities and outcomes
- Technical Acumen - Applies deep expertise in modern data platforms and architectures
- Execution & Delivery - Ensures consistent, high-quality solution delivery
- People Leadership - Builds and develops high-performing teams
- Strategic Thinking - Balances long-term transformation with immediate business needs
- Communication & Influence - Engages and aligns stakeholders at all levels
Benefits:- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
- 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Wellness Program
- Yearly Holiday Bonus
