Sr Manager Data & Analytics (Azure Required)

Location: Northbrook, Illinois

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a strategic, business-focused, and solution-driven Senior Manager to join our Information Technology – Data & Analytics team. This is a high-impact role focused on leading the development of data products that unlock insights and empower decision-making across various functions such as Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Sales, Quality and Procurement and lead the Data & Analytics- Centre of Excellence. We’re seeking a techno-functional leader who is passionate about innovation and committed to delivering impactful solutions to our internal customers. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with analytics best practices from mature data environments and thrives in agile, fast-evolving settings skilled in both strategic leadership and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

User Engagement & Enablement

• Act as a trusted advisor, bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution within cross-functional teams.
• Promote data literacy by training functional partners and enabling self-service analytics adoption.
• Establish COE standards, frameworks, and best practices
• Lead training, workshops, and communication plans to ensure smooth transitions to new technologies.
• Drive change management, training, and adoption of modern cloud data platforms

Data Product Management

• Influence enterprise data management and architecture by identifying capabilities that drive business value.
• Manage build of enterprise data foundations, reusable data models, and governed data products
• Lead SI governance, delivery quality, and alignment with architecture standards
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of data products, including stakeholder engagement, design, deployment, and sunsetting of legacy solutions.
• Deliver impactful data solutions that support strategic decisions across various functions within our organization.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with business leaders in Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Product, Channel, Marketing, and other departments to understand analytical needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, project scoping, and solution delivery

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of BI Engineers and Analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Manage workload distribution, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of projects and reports.
• Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for team members.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 4 years in data and analytics roles in large/complex environments.
• Proven experience building or leading a Center of Excellence or similar capability.
• Strong background managing Service Integrators or large‑scale delivery partners.
• Demonstrated experience leading end‑to‑end modernization initiatives, including migrating legacy on‑premise or traditional data platforms to modern cloud technologies such as Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience leading change management efforts in large or complex organizations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred

• Deep experience with Azure data services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Synapse, ADLS, Azure SQL, Azure Databricks).
• Hands‑on familiarity with Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Lakehouse, Data Engineering, Real‑Time Analytics, Power BI).
• Background supporting developer productivity or engineering enablement in cloud environments.
• Certifications in Azure, Fabric, project management, or change management.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$134,000.00 - $201,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.