Data Management Manager

TEKsystems•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$60 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Manager, Data Architecture & Engineering to lead the evolution of our data ecosystem through a combination of technical leadership, execution, and strategic direction. This is not a traditional manager role focused on status updates or task delegation. This is a player-coach position for someone who can step into the environment, understand how systems connect, identify gaps, and drive meaningful progress across both the team and technology. You will be responsible for building structure where it does not currently exist, establishing a clear roadmap, and ensuring initiatives move forward with accountability. While this role is not purely hands-on coding, it requires strong technical depth and the ability to dive into systems, ask the right questions, and guide decisions with credibility. This role is ideal for someone who has worked in mid-sized or evolving environments, worn multiple hats, and is known for taking ownership and getting things done.cross systems, and lead the team toward scalable, efficient, and sustainable solutions.

Requirements

7-10 years of IT experience with increased responsibility of IT roles
2-5 years of project leadership/management experience; experience managing application development, data, and/or integration initiatives
2-5 years leading Data Warehouse and/or Data Lake projects (SQL, Snowflake)
2-5 years managing Microsoft technologies (C# ASP, HTML, .Net, SQL)
2-5 years leading CRM projects (Salesforce)
2-5 years leading Integration platform projects (Data Cloud, Mulesoft, Boomi)
Experience managing a software development life cycle
Experience in small/mid-sized IT groups with fast-paced, multi-tasking, and multi-role efforts
Strong understanding of cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, GCP) and modern application frameworks
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Focus on team member development
Ability to understand and communicate complex technical aspects in appropriate terms to the business units and the technical team
Self-managed, highly motivated, and results-oriented
Skilled at managing priorities and meeting deadlines in a complex environment
Collaborative and cooperative
Skilled servant leader

Responsibilities

Lead the evolution of our data ecosystem through technical leadership, execution, and strategic direction.
Build structure where it does not currently exist.
Establish a clear roadmap for data initiatives.
Ensure initiatives move forward with accountability.
Dive into systems, ask the right questions, and guide decisions with credibility.
Lead the team toward scalable, efficient, and sustainable solutions.
Manage third-party vendor relationships.
Manage budgeting and forecasting.