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Manager, Data Technology

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Our benefits include:

+ Company-wide annual incentive plan

+ Medical, vision and dental insurance

+ 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match

+ Company funded Pension Plan

+ On-site wellness/medical facility

+ Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance

+ Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Paid time off and paid holidays

+ Wellness program with financial rewards

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Group life insurance

+ Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 245,000 members throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 460 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: This role is responsible to lead and manage the organization's digital data assets through effective data governance, content management, architecture, and integration strategies. This also includes the evaluation and co-ordination of AI, as appropriate and beneficial across the organization.

Position Responsibilities

+ Develop and manage a comprehensive data governance program to ensure the integrity, security, and compliance of data assets across the organization. Establish data stewardship, define policies and standards, and monitor data quality.

+ Oversee the design and implementation of a scalable, efficient, and secure end-to-end data architecture that sup-ports business needs, data integration, and analytics across multiple platforms.

+ Identify, classify, and maintain critical data assets within the organization. Ensure that data is properly cataloged, tracked, and accessible in compliance with governance standards.

+ Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive Content Management Program to address digital data storage standards and locations.

+ Implement and manage a data retention program, defining policies for data storage, retention, and secure disposal based on business needs, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.

+ Lead the evaluation, selection, and design of databases to optimize performance, scalability, and security. Ensure databases support efficient data storage, retrieval, and integration.

+ Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of the enterprise data warehouse, ensuring data is integrated, accessible, and aligned with business intelligence and reporting needs.

+ Develop and maintain a comprehensive enterprise data dictionary, ensuring consistency, clarity, and standardization of data definitions across systems and departments.

+ Lead the implementation of business intelligence (BI) and analytics solutions that enable data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop actionable insights through dashboards and reports.

+ Explore and evaluate AI solutions to enhance data analysis, predictive capabilities, and automation of data-related processes.

+ Manage and oversee the design and development of data integration platforms, including ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. Ensure data is accurately and efficiently integrated across systems.

+ Implement and oversee master data management practices, ensuring that the organization maintains a single, accurate, and trusted source of key business data.

+ Lead DevOps practices for data deliverables, ensuring continuous delivery of data solutions and the efficient operation of data pipelines.

+ Develop, enforce, and regularly update data management policies and procedures to align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Ensure policies are communicated and followed across the organization.

+ Oversee data access controls, ensuring appropriate user permissions and data security measures are in place to protect sensitive information.

+ Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance for third-party data solutions, ensuring they meet security, performance, and compliance standards.

+ Develop and manage the data management budget, ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently to sup-port data initiatives and technological investments.

+ Integrate data management strategies with business continuity and disaster recovery plans, ensuring that critical data can be recovered in the event of a disaster or disruption.

Education

+ Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. (Required)

Experience

+ 7+ years of experience in data technology, data architecture, or data management, with at least 3 years in a leader-ship role. (Required)

+ Deep experience with systems and data integrations, including the use of APIs. (Required)

+ Proven experience with business intelligence, analytics, and artificial intelligence solutions. (Required)

+ Experience with DevOps methodologies for data deliverables and data pipeline management. (Required)

+ Strong project management, leadership, and team collaboration skills, with experience cross-functional teams and managing cross-functional projects. (Required)

+ Information and cybersecurity knowledge and experience. (Required)

+ Experience with cloud data platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Expertise in data governance, database design, enterprise data warehousing, and data integration. (Required)

+ Strong understanding of Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes and data integration platforms. (Required)

+ Familiarity with Master Data Management (MDM) practices and data retention policies. (Required)

+ Knowledge of data access control, security best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements. (Required)

+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. (Required)

+ Ability to communicate and relate to the business in non-technical terms and to build productive relationships. (Required)

+ Familiarity with AI/ML technologies, data science, and advanced analytics tools. (Required)

+ Leadership, judgement, creativity, trouble shooting skills. (Required)

+ Active listener - always present and engaged. (Required)

+ Strong understanding of policies, processes, and procedures. (Required)

+ Problems faced are difficult to moderately complex. (Required)

+ Influences others outside of own job area regarding data strategy and direction. (Required)

Certifications

+ Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP). (Preferred)

+ Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer. (Preferred)

Pysical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Physical Demands: Standing Occasionally,

Walking Occasionally,

Sitting Constantly,

Lifting Rarely,

Carrying Rarely,

Pushing Rarely,

Pulling Rarely,

Climbing Rarely,

Balancing Rarely,

Stooping Rarely,

Kneeling Rarely,

Crouching Rarely,

Crawling Rarely,

Reaching Rarely,

Handling Occasionally,

Grasping Occasionally,

Feeling Rarely,

Talking Constantly,

Hearing Constantly,

Repetitive Motions Frequently,

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently.

+ Working Environment: Constantly Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Rarely Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency. Employees may be required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.

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