Manager, IT - Platform Engineering

Requisition #: 13788 When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation.
For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation.
From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.
Take a leap of certainty … with Ansys.
Summary / Role Purpose We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Manager to lead our Platform Engineering team.
In this critical role, you will be responsible for managing the development and delivery of solutions using cloud integration, data warehouse and AI/ML platforms.
you will be responsible for leading a team of talented Engineers, ensuring the smooth operation, scalability, and security of our technology platforms and you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of systems and services, enabling our company to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
This position combines technical expertise with strong leadership and project management skills.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership: Manage a team of Platform Engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to professional development and growth.
Project Management: Lead and manage Engineering projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
SDLC Management: Maintain and manage a backlog of work items using Azure DevOps in accordance with our SDLC processes.
Facilitate feature planning, work item decomposition, capacity planning and dependency tracking.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring a shared understanding of integration goals and requirements.
Strategic Alignment: Partner with business and technology teams to coordinate implementation of the data strategy and data architecture and maximize the value of information across the organization.
Requirements Gathering: Work closely with stakeholders from various departments to gather and understand project requirements, translating them into actionable plans for the Platform Engineering team.
Quality Control: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of Platform Engineering solutions, ensuring they meet quality standards and are delivered on time and within scope.
Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks that may impact the Platform Engineering services or program delivery timelines.
Communication and Reporting: Provide regular updates to stakeholders on program status, key milestones, and potential risks.
Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to Platform Engineering processes and program activities.
Performance Optimization: Continuously assess and optimize engineering solutions to enhance efficiency and performance.
Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with the technical team to identify and implement process improvements to maximize operational efficiency.
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Proven experience (5+ years) in Platform Engineering and Systems Integration, with 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proficiency in Integration, Data Storage, and PaaS Engineering tools and technologies Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration concepts.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
Experience working with SnapLogic, Fivetran, Snowflake and/or Azure AI components is preferred.
At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other.
We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential in the knowledge that every day is an opportunity to observe, teach, inspire, and be inspired.
Together as One Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement.
Our Commitments: Amaze with innovative products and solutions Make our customers incredibly successful Act with integrity Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper Our Values: Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger Our Actions: We commit to audacious goals We work seamlessly as a team We demonstrate mastery We deliver outstanding results OUR ONE ANSYS CULTURE HAS INCLUSION AT ITS CORE We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes.
We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.
TAKE A LEAP OF CERTAINTY IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe.
Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions.
With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high – met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on.
Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost.
At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration.
It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.
” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways.
All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.
CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100.
We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: America’s Most Loved Workplaces, Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, U.
K.
).
For more information, please visit us at www.
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com Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys.
Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.
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