Data Platforms Manager

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Data Platforms Manager to join our PL Data Team in Newport Beach, CA (preferred), Omaha, NE or Lynchburg, VA. This role is hybrid. We believe in empowering our employees to get work done both in and out of the office.
 

As a Data Platforms Manager, you’ll move Pacific Life and your career forward by leading and maturing our enterprise shared services for Snowflake and dbt. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the overall roadmap of our Snowflake data platform and dbt application, managing daily operational activities, and overseeing outsourced vendor teams. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing complex data platforms.

How you’ll help move us forward:

• Manage and Mature Enterprise Shared Services: Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our shared services for Snowflake and dbt, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the business.
• Drive Platform Roadmap: Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for the Snowflake data platform and dbt application, aligning with business objectives and technological advancements.
• Operational Management: Lead day-to-day operational activities, ensuring the platform's reliability, performance, and scalability. Manage relationships and performance of outsourced vendor teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Technology Deployment: Oversee the rationalization and deployment of new technology capabilities, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with existing systems and processes.
• Process Standardization: Standardize processes and best practices to enhance efficiency and accelerate platform consumption across the organization.
• Capability Enhancement: Continuously enhance and deliver new capabilities while strategically managing and decreasing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over time.

The experience you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years experience in managing data platforms, specifically with Snowflake and dbt.
• Strong technical expertise in data management, data warehousing, and data integration.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing strategic roadmaps for data platforms.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience managing outsourced vendor teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in a similar role within a large enterprise environment.
• Certification in Snowflake or dbt.
• Familiarity with other data management and analytics tools and platforms.

You can be who you are.

People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.
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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$131,040.00 - $160,160.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being includ