Databricks Platforms Manager - Remote

Company: United Natural Foods
Location: Providence
Posted on: March 26, 2026

Job Description:

Compensation Range - $150,000-$165,000 Job Overview: The IT Manager Data Platforms Operations is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and cost efficiency of UNFI’s cloud-based and legacy data platforms. This role focuses on day-to-day operational management of Databricks, AWS services, and enterprise ingestion tools such as Fivetran/HVR, AWS DMS, DataStage, and Informatica, while overseeing an external support team and coordinating vendor relationships. This role will also support BI and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and maintain governance and observability tools to ensure compliance and data quality. What does it mean to be part of the Information Technology Team? A role in Information Technology at UNFI involves being a part of the transformation of food for all through many innovative technology products such as myUNFI, our customer ordering platform or our warehouse management systems that optimize service. You will have an opportunity to be a part of the technology journey to transform food for all through collaboration and building solutions across teams that directly contribute to our OneUNFI strategy. Roles include network automation, infrastructure unification and modernization, data services and analytics, and digital offering. Job Responsibilities: Operational Excellence Ensure day-to-day stability, performance, and SLA adherence across Databricks and AWS services. Maintain robust monitoring, alerts, dashboards, and observability for pipelines, jobs, and platform components; drive timely incident response and root cause analysis (RCA) with clear post-incident reviews. Enforce secure access, least privilege/RBAC, and compliance across environments, partnering with Security, Data Governance, and Enterprise Architecture. Maintain operational processes for legacy systems (e.g., Teradata, Informatica on-prem), ensuring reliability, compliance, and controlled change. Oversee operational support for Power BI, Tableau, and Alteryx. Cost Management Monitor and optimize platform costs across cloud and data services. Implement cost-control measures and provide regular reporting to leadership. Collaborate with Finance and Procurement on budgets, commitments, and true-ups. External Support Team & Vendor Management Direct external support teams for day-to-day operations and issue resolution. Coordinate with vendors for troubleshooting, service improvements, and escalations. Track and report on SLA adherence and vendor performance. Oversee operational runbooks, knowledge base, and handoff procedures between internal teams and external partners. Governance Tools Maintain and operate data governance, MDM, and lineage tools (policies, data quality rules, catalogs, lineage capture). Ensure Unity Catalog governance is enforced across workspaces, with consistent naming, tagging, and ownership standards. Continuous Improvement Drive automation and efficiency in operational workflows. Optimize resource utilization and reduce manual intervention. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/ Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data analytics, systems analysis, or a related field. Experience: 5 years in data platform operations or related roles, with experience in leading day to day priorities. Comprehensive understanding of the Databricks ecosystem, including cluster management, notebooks, Lakehouse architecture, Unity Catalog, and data observability capabilities. Experience with managing internal staff and coordination with external consulting partners. Demonstrated success in maintaining high-impact data platforms, with a strong track record of managing complex environments. Experience with SAP, master data management, and cross-functional processes across supply chain, finance, and operations. Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities: Deep understanding of governance, security, and privacy Expertise in cost optimization for cloud and data platforms. Exceptional interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation and negotiation. Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available. Work Environment: Remote Role: This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager. Physical Environment/Demands: Office Roles: Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday. Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location. About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000 employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Benefits: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO, Remote, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Company: United Natural Foods Inc. Compensation: UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state/provincial and local laws. Benefits: Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program (or retirement savings plan if in Canada); medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account (U.S. only), subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors. UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act or for Canadian applicants in accordance with provincial human rights legislation.

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