Tech & Data Manager III Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations

Location: Oak Park Heights

** ANDERSEN CORPORATION

SUMMARY:

** At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.

Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.

Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.
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* Job Description:

** SUMMARY  We are seeking an experienced IT Manager III to lead our MS Azure Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team. This role oversees the strategy, design, implementation, and operation of cloud infrastructure and platform services that support enterprise applications and development teams. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership and deep expertise in cloud technologies and modern Dev Sec Ops  practices, ensuring the platform remains secure, scalable, reliable, and cost‑effective while aligning with organizational objectives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES  Leadership & Team Management  Lead an advanced team of cloud engineers, platform architects, and Dev Sec Ops  practice.
Leads and defines Dev Sec Ops  strategies and oversee all Dev Sec Ops  processes    Own and evolve Dev Ops platforms (Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions), promoting reusable pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and Dev Sec Ops  practices.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Manage team performance, career development, and resource planning.
Deep technical expertise in public cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), and other cloud-native technologies.
Cloud Platform Strategy & Execution  Define and drive the strategic direction of the cloud platform, aligning it with organizational goals and business objectives.
Oversee the architecture, design, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable cloud platform solutions.
Drive the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
Ensure platform reliability, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
Operational Excellence  Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and cost.
Implement best practices for security, observability, incident response, and change management.
Define & implement a modern Dev Sec Ops  practice, including an automation, and platform engineering mindset.
Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Oversee incident management and problem resolution for the cloud platform.
Stakeholder Collaboration  Partner with product owners, application teams, security, and other IT functions to align platform capabilities with business needs.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and communication skills; able to translate technical concepts & roadmaps for business leaders.
Budget & Vendor Management  Manage cloud platform budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives.
Manage cloud subscription structures to optimize cost, performance, and resource allocation; implement Fin Ops practices for budget forecasting and accountability.
Evaluate and manage relationships with cloud service providers and third-party vendors.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS  Education & Experience  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s degree is preferred).
3+ years of experience managing a Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team    7+ years managing people within an IT enterprise    Technical Skills  Significant experience in Microsoft Azure cloud platform.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD systems, and Dev Sec Ops  practices.
Strong understanding of databases, servers, storage, networking, security, and cloud architecture principles.
Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, Zero Trust, RBAC, and incident…