Sr Manager

Our past is full of iconic moments — but our future is going to spark many more. Our brands — Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta — have dressed people from all walks of life and all kinds of families, all over the world, for every occasion for more than 50 years.

But we're more than the clothes that we make. We know that business can and should be a force for good, and it's why we work hard to make product that makes people feel good, inside and out. It's why we're committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. If you're one of the super-talented who thrive on change, aren't afraid to take risks and love to make a difference, come grow with us.

We are hiring a Senior Manager to lead data engineering and infrastructure optimization efforts focused on retail warehousing systems, cloud platforms (Azure/GCP), and business analytics. This role blends deep technical knowledge with strong people leadership, platform strategy, and an understanding of reporting needs across operations

• Lead data engineering teams responsible for building and maintaining cloud-based data pipelines and infrastructure
• Drive infrastructure performance and cost optimization using Azure and/or GCP platforms
• Manage data quality, access controls, and cataloging using tools like Unity Catalog or similar
• Collaborate with warehouse, supply chain, and BI teams to deliver reliable data for analytics and reporting
• Oversee annual performance management, career development, and mentoring for team members
• Ensure platform stability, scalability, and observability for 24x7 operations
• Support modernization of legacy systems into cloud-native stack
• Align closely with product managers and analysts to prioritize data product delivery
• Contribute to finops practices, cloud usage tracking, and spend optimization

• 14+ years in data engineering or data infrastructure roles, with team management experience
• Deep hands-on experience in Azure (Synapse, ADF, ADLS, Databricks) or GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow, Composer)
• Proven people leadership, including performance reviews, mentorship, and team development
• Familiar with data observability, metadata management, and cataloging tools
• Experience supporting business users with BI and reporting needs (Power BI, Looker, etc.)

Good to Have Skills:

• Exposure to FinOps tools or practices for cloud spend monitoring
• Familiarity with agile delivery methods (Scrum/Kanban)
• Working knowledge of data governance frameworks and access control models
• Awareness of real-time telemetry or IoT data in smart warehousing
• Certifications in Azure, GCP, project management, or data governance

• One of the most competitive paid time off plans in the industry
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees, same-sex partners and their families
• Health and wellness program: free annual health check-ups, fitness center and Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive benefits to support the journey of parenthood
• Retirement planning assistance
• See more of the benefits we offer.

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.