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ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:
At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.
Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.
Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.
Job Description:
SUMMARYWe are seeking an experienced IT Manager III to lead our MS Azure Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team. This role oversees the strategy, design, implementation, and operation of cloud infrastructure and platform services that support enterprise applications and development teams. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership and deep expertise in cloud technologies and modern DevSecOps practices, ensuring the platform remains secure, scalable, reliable, and cost‑effective while aligning with organizational objectives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Team Management
Lead an advanced team of cloud engineers, platform architects, and DevSecOps practice.
Leads and defines DevSecOps strategies and oversee all DevSecOps processes
Own and evolve DevOps platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), promoting reusable pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and DevSecOps practices.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
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.
Define & 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.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and communication skills; able to translate technical concepts & roadmaps for business leaders.
Budget & Vendor Management
Manage cloud platform budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives.
Manage cloud subscription structures to optimize cost, performance, and resource allocation; implement FinOps practices for budget forecasting and accountability.
Evaluate and manage relationships with cloud service providers and third-party vendors.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s degree is preferred).
3+ years of experience managing a Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team
7+ 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 cloud security, IAM, Zero Trust, RBAC, and incident response in cloud environments.
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.
Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends, applying innovations to enhance service delivery and cost efficiency.
Support audits, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery initiatives, ensuring readiness and compliance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must have experience leading/managing an Enterprise Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team
Experience building a DevOps-first culture emphasizing automation, ownership, and reliability
5+ years of team management or technical leadership experience aligning infrastructure strategies with business needs
Experience mentoring engineers, leading roadmaps, and balancing hands-on work with strategic leadership
Strong decision-making skills in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Cloud Platform 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.
COMPENSATIONÂ
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.
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Pay Range:
$121,804.00 - $188,796.00CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package – a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member’s wellbeing and success. Availability of benefits may differ by site or position.
401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
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.
EEOC EMPLOYER: Andersen 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 characteristic 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.
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
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