Data Platform Manager
Job Description
Data Platform Manager
Do you have a passion for building scalable data platforms and enabling enterprise-wide analytics?
As a data platform manager, you will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our centralized data infrastructure. You'll manage cloud and on-premises data platforms, ensure operational excellence, and empower data teams with secure, reliable, and self-service capabilities. This role is ideal for someone who combines technical depth with leadership skills and thrives in driving platform strategy and operations.
We practice a remote-first working model, leveraging in-person interactions at our Vancouver, BC head office for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.
Make a difference on our team as a Data Platform Manager!
What you'll do
- Platform Architecture & Delivery
- Design and maintain cloud and on-premises data infrastructure.
- Define architecture for data storage, processing, and access across platforms (Snowflake, Azure Data Lake, Oracle).
- Tooling & Automation
- Provide and maintain self-service data platforms and tools (ETL/ELT, AI/ML, data catalog, lineage).
- Implement automation for operations, deployment, and monitoring.
- Security & Compliance
- Enforce data security, access control, and compliance policies.
- Manage RBAC, encryption, and data masking across platforms.
- Governance & Standards
- Implement data governance measures (naming conventions, data quality rules, metadata management).
- Maintain governance tools such as Azure Purview and Alation.
- User Enablement
- Deliver documentation, training, and onboarding for platform users.
- Act as a trusted advisor for data teams leveraging platform capabilities.
What we're looking for
- 3+ year of experience in people management.
- 6+ years of experience in data platform engineering or data management.
- Strong expertise in cloud data platforms (Azure, Snowflake) and data warehousing.
- Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT frameworks, orchestration tools (Azure Data Factory, Airflow, Dagster, Prefect), and data governance solutions.
- Solid understanding of data security, compliance, and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Cognos) and advanced analytics platforms is an asset.
Why you'll love it here
- Remote-first work environment.
- Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one.
- Flexible health benefits and wellness program.
- TFSA and RRSP programs.
- 100% matched company pension plan.
- Training programs to build new and transferable skills.
- Inclusive, supportive culture recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
About Best Buy
As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.
Join our amazing team!
Annualized Compensation Range
$140,000.00 - $145,000.00This job is eligible for a company performance bonus in addition to the compensation range above.
Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.
Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3
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