We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead our DevOps and Data Platform teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, strategic direction, and continuous improvement initiatives for both teams across multiple time zones. 

Responsibilities: 

Team Leadership: 

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the DevOps and Data Platform teams. 

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and professional growth. 

• Set clear goals and expectations for team members and regularly assess performance against objectives. 

Strategic Planning: 

• Develop and execute strategic plans and roadmaps for DevOps and Data Platform initiatives aligned with business objectives. 

• Collaborate and drive consensus with cross functional groups and senior leadership to define priorities, gather requirements, resource allocation, and long-term vision for infrastructure and data management.  

Operations Management: 

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust DevOps practices, tools, and processes to support continuous integration, delivery, and deployment. 

• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our infrastructure, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance. 

• Proactively identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and cost efficiency in infrastructure and data operations. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

• Work closely with software development, product management, and other stakeholders to support the development and delivery of scalable, data-driven solutions. 

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between DevOps and Data Platform teams and other departments to ensure alignment and synergy. 

Vendor and budget management 

• Manage vendor relationships and third-party service providers, including negotiating contracts, monitoring service levels, and evaluating performance. Work with procurement and legal teams to ensure compliance with vendor agreements and optimize costs. 

• Develop and manage budgets for the DevOps and Data Platform teams, including forecasting expenses, tracking expenditures, and optimizing resource allocation. Collaborate with finance and leadership to align budget priorities with strategic objectives and ensure fiscal responsibility. 

Talent Acquisition and Development: 

• Lead recruitment efforts to attract top talent for DevOps and Data Platform roles, ensuring a diverse and skilled team. 

• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing DevOps and/or Data Platform teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. 

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams. 

• Deep understanding of DevOps principles, tools, and best practices, including CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure as code. 

• Preferred experience in data management technologies and platforms, such as databases, data lakes, ETL pipelines, and analytics tools. 

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. 

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP), and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless computing is a plus. 

• Experience with observability and alerting tools such as Splunk, PagerDuty, Sentry etc. 

This position is located in Calgary, AB and is a hybrid role.