Manager Platform Engineering

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?In the role of Manager Platform Engineering working onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin, you will be part of the Infrastructure and Enterprise Architecture team.The Manager Platform Engineering leads the team that designs, builds, and maintains our core infrastructure capabilities. This role combines technical strategy with people leadership to transform how technology is consumed across the enterprise. Beyond just building an Internal Developer Platform (IDP), this leader owns the broader platform ecosystem, ensuring infrastructure is accessible via multiple friction-free interfaces. This role drives the shift from manual provisioning to self-service automation, treating the platform as a product that empowers development teams to ship software securely, efficiently, and at speed.Major ResponsibilitiesPlatform Strategy & ArchitectureManages the internal infrastructure ecosystem as a product, utilizing user research to define roadmaps that balance innovation with stabilityDesigns and manages a unified platform architecture that spans public cloud (Azure/AWS), on-premise data centers, and edge locationsEnsures a consistent "cloud-like" consumption model (API-driven, automated) regardless of where the workload residesEnsures platform capabilities are exposed through diverse methods, including command-line interfaces, APIs, and graphical portals, to meet the varied needs of engineering teamsStakeholder PartnershipPartners proactively with Software Engineering, Product Management, and Data leaders to ensure the platform roadmap directly supports business velocity and application requirementsEstablishes regular feedback mechanisms with internal customer groups to identify friction points in the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC) and prioritize high-impact automationTeam Leadership & People ManagementRecruits, mentors, and leads a team of Platform Engineers and DevOps specialists, fostering a culture of psychological safety, experimentation, and engineering excellenceSets clear technical and professional goals, conducts regular 1:1s, and manages career progression to build a high-performing, cross-functional teamManages team capacity, balancing strategic platform roadmap work with operational health and technical debt reductionAutomation & ToolingOwns the strategy for defining all infrastructure as software, utilizing tools to ensure reproducibility and disaster recovery readinessOversees the pipelines and tooling that enable continuous delivery, ensuring that build-and-deploy processes are automated, secure, and observableDefines and maintains "Golden Paths" for application deployment and container orchestration (Kubernetes/AKS), simplifying complexity for application developersReliability & OperationsCollaborates with Site Reliability Engineering to build observability and reliability into the platform by defaultPartners with Cybersecurity to embed security controls directly into the platform pipeline, ensuring compliance without stalling development velocityCost Efficiency & GovernanceBuilds cost visibility directly into the platform, ensuring development teams see the financial impact of their resourcesImplements automated guardrails to enforce tagging standards, resource limits, and compliance controls without requiring manual approval gatesDesigns automation to identify and remedy underutilized resources, ensuring maximum value from infrastructure spendMinimum Job RequirementsEducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experienceWork Experience7+ years of experience in IT Operations, DevOps, or Software Engineering; 2+ years of leadership experience leading technical teamsKnowledge / Skills / AbilitiesExpertise in Infrastructure as Code (ex. Terraform/Bicep) and configuration managementStrong understanding of container orchestration (Kubernetes/AKS/EKS)Proficiency with CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins)Experience with hybrid cloud architecture (Azure preferred) and on-premise virtualizationPreferred Job RequirementsCertification / LicenseCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect ExpertWork ExperienceExperience designing platforms for consumption via API and CLIExperience transitioning teams from traditional SysAdmin models to Platform EngineeringBackground with software development (Go, Python, etc.) is a plusKnowledge / Skills / AbilitiesFamiliarity with "Policy as Code" tools (ex. OPA, Sentinel)Experience with secrets management workflows (ex. HashiCorp Vault)Experience implementing FinOps or Cloud Cost Management toolsPhysical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.” #J-18808-Ljbffr