IT Manager of Data Analytics and Architecture - Denver International Airport

As the IT Manager of Analytics and Solution Architecture, you will manage a group of IT architects at DEN. The Data Analytics and Architecture Office drives a data-driven culture by improving the trust and quality of data assets, and digital transformation to support critical metrics and analytics. This team leads data governance and architecture across all DEN divisions and enables innovative solutions through advanced analytics, digital transformation and AI., * Lead the team to identify IT patterns, implement data governance, and promote a data-driven organization.

• Work with platform SME, driving the evolution of the Enterprise Platforms for alignment with long-term road maps and technical standards.
• Work with technical architects and platform SMEs to develop roadmaps to improve core business capabilities.
• Oversee IT practices to enable business outcomes using ITSM, ITIL, BPMN.
• Work with teams to deliver projects and efforts using Waterfall and Agile practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to manage technical professionals using industry agile and project management standards.
• Expertise in deploying modern architectural patterns-such as Data Mesh, Data Fabric and Event-Driven Design-to modernize analytics and implement Federated Governance across SaaS platforms.
• Proven ability to institutionalize enterprise-wide data governance, utilizing Microsoft Azure, Fabric and Purview for data assets while aligning IT service management via ServiceNow to drive consistent, compliant outcomes.
• Expertise in digital transformation with enterprise platforms and departmental applications., * Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional level information technology work at the type and level of a senior or full performance professional.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Additional Information

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required., Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $124,937 - $170,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day, and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

In this position you can expect to work on site up to 3 days per week at the Denver International Airport.

Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world's busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world's 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado's primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.