Job Name:
IT Manager Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations

General information

Location: Oak Park Heights, MN
Date:
13-Aug-2025
Company:
Andersen Corporation
Posting City: Oak Park Heights, MN
Ref #:
9033
Job Category:
Information Technology
Posting City:
Oak Park Heights
State:
MN

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. 

In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY  

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced IT Manager to lead our Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations Team. This role is responsible for managing the strategy, design, development, implementation and operations of cloud infrastructure and platform services that support enterprise applications and development teams. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with deep technical expertise in cloud technologies and modern DevSecOps practices. The manager ensures the platform is secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective, while also aligning with the organization's overall business objectives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, platform architects, and DevSecOps specialists.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage team performance, career development, and resource planning.
  • Deep technical expertise in public cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), and other cloud-native technologies.

Cloud Platform Strategy & Execution

  • Define and drive the strategic direction of the cloud platform, aligning it with organizational goals and business objectives.
  • Oversee the architecture, design, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable cloud platform solutions.
  • Drive the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
  • Ensure platform reliability, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.

Operational Excellence

  • Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and cost.
  • Implement best practices for security, observability, incident response, and change management.
  • Create and implement a modern DevSecOps practice, including an automation, and platform engineering mindset.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • Oversee incident management and problem resolution for the cloud platform.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Partner with product owners, application teams, security, and other IT functions to align platform capabilities with business needs.
  • Communicate technical strategies and platform roadmaps to non-technical stakeholders.

Budget & Vendor Management

  • Manage cloud platform budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives.
  • Evaluate and manage relationships with cloud service providers and third-party vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS  

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s degree is preferred).
  • 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering,
  • 5+ years managing people within an IT enterprise

Technical Skills

  • Significant experience in Microsoft Azure cloud platform.

·       Experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD systems, and DevSecOps practices.

  • Strong understanding of databases, servers, storage, networking, security, and cloud architecture principles.
  • Strong understanding of Identify & Access Management

Leadership & Communication

·       Demonstrated experience in organizing teams to respond to changing business requirements.

  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage cross-functional projects.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certifications such as Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
  • Experience with FinOps, platform engineering, or internal developer platforms (IDPs).
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ITIL practices.

COMPENSATION 

Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $108,941 per year to $168,859 per year. 


CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand and the one homeowners love the most. It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. 

Benefits include, and are not limited to:
• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact TACompliance@andersencorp.com.

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
Posting City:
Oak Park Heights, MN
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