Area Data Manager

Step into a pivotal corporate leadership role, where you’ll guide a team and shape the quality, accuracy, and strategy behind all operational data across WM. This position is ideal for a proactive, people‑centered leader who thrives at the intersection of data, operations, and continuous improvement.

You’ll partner closely with key operational leaders—including the Operations Improvement team, Area Analysts, and the broader organization—to drive deeper standardization, strengthen system capabilities, and elevate reporting excellence. A typical week blends strategic alignment, diagnostic problem‑solving, and empowering Data Managers to lean into their strengths, collaborate effectively, and build a resilient, high‑performance culture.

If you’re energized by cross‑functional leadership, skilled at navigating complex data environments (EMAP, MAS, OPUS, Kronos, Power BI, and more), and ready to influence Area‑wide operational success, this role offers both impact and growth

I. Job Summary

This Area level position is responsible for the daily management of the remote data specialist team. Additionally, the Data Manager is responsible for the quality and accuracy of all daily operational data within the Area. This job will require travel approximately 10% of the time. 

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Establishing and maintaining oversight of a remote team of data specialists.
• Works with critical partners of Operations Improvement Manager and Operations Analyst for data outputs.
• Validation of daily data via critical reports.
• Manages cross-functional communication with Operational Leaders to ensure Area level of Data oversight and management.
• Boundary partner for all Operational initiatives.
• Use appropriate Waste Management systems to ensure proper recording of metrics and verify process improvement opportunities, including: EMAP, MAS, OPUS, Kronos, SharePoint, PMT, CorpDb, Essbase, Newton, Power BI, Microsoft Suite, Capacity Planner, and all other systems as needed and necessary.
• Performance management and continued skill development of the Data Specialist Team.

III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

• Associate's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree,
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Preferred Qualifications 


IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

PAY: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $135,000- $155,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

 

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