IT Manager, Data and Analytics

Swagelok Company • Solon, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.
Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.
We hope you’ll consider joining our team.
The Data Platform Manager is responsible for analytics architecture, systems analysis, and development, for feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, and the establishment and implementation of new or revised analytics enablement required to support Swagelok enterprise needs. Individual will be a key liaison to the LOB with the primary objective of understanding business direction, priorities, and establishing strong business relationships. Assigns personnel to various projects and directs activities. Reviews and evaluates work and prepares performance reports. Confers with and advises subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods. Consults with personnel in other information systems groups to coordinate activities. Prepares activity and progress reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Data Science, or related fields
• 10+ years experience including:
• 3+ years of experience in data analytics or data science (IT or business)
• 5+ years of implementation and support skills in one or more data applications supporting the business areas , or 5+ years of applicable business experience with data applications
• 2+ years leading projects and/or 2+ years of formal leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills, presentation skills, and computer skills
• Demonstrated experience with developing data strategy, policies, and procedures, as well as successfully executing programs that meet or exceed expectations in a dynamic environment; experience creating tools and capabilities to assist with data discovery & collaboration, ensure data quality, and to load, clean, enrich, manage, and share data and metadata from a variety of sources
• Knowledge of Systems Analysis, software development and project management

Responsibilities

• Help define core technologies on an ongoing basis as well as defining best practices for analytics development
• Support the use of the approved development tool sets and standard practices
• Work closely with the architects / developers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development
• Lead team of IT professionals in designing and implementing technical solutions for self-service analytics and cloud-based architectures in support of big data & analytics for a connected enterprise
• Management of departmental resources, staffing, and enhancing and maintaining a best-in-class team
• Review design architecture, application usability, supportability, retention limits, disaster recovery guideline, and hardware requirements
• Function as Project Manager on departmental or small to mid-sized corporate projects
• Function as a key interface point with the Line of Business, SSCs, and customers to develop software requirement documents and build strong business relationships
• Confront problems and resolve conflict
• Prepare activity and progress reports and be accountable for all actions
• Achieve departmental and company objectives, support company operating plans
• Challenge associates to improve and provide opportunities to assist them in reaching their potential.
• Educates associates to understand and achieve individual, company and organizational goals through:
• Training, directing, coaching and evaluation
• Developing, monitoring, and communicating key performance indicators
• Setting the example: displaying integrity on and off the job
• Talking with associates about concerns, issues, performance, and personal development in a direct, positive, and professional manner
• Challenging associates to improve and providing opportunities to assist them in reaching their potential
• Communicating and listening while creating an environment that fosters trust, fairness, and respect
• Uses the Swagelok Competency Inventory as a self-assessment guide for developing job competencies and personal improvement
• Conducts interviews, hires new staff, and provides associate orientation (as needed).
• Handles staff scheduling, including work assignments, training, vacations, work hours, off-hours support, and backups for absent associates.
• Approves associate expense reports and purchase requests within company guidelines
• Handles additional responsibilities related to various systems and technologies as the need arises.
• As a leader, you are expected to know, enforce, and appropriately escalate all Swagelok associate policies.

Benefits

• Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees