Senior Data Engineering Manager

Senior Data Engineering Manager

£110,000

We are recruiting a Senior Data Engineering Manager to join a global organisation delivering large-scale, high-profile projects, currently investing heavily in its Data & AI capabilities. This is a key leadership role within a growing global function, responsible for guiding engineering teams and vendor partners to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutions.

This is a hands-off leadership position, focused on people management, delivery assurance, governance and capability building rather than day-to-day technical contribution. You will play a pivotal role in creating the conditions for predictable delivery, strong engineering standards and long-term operational success across a modern Microsoft data ecosystem.

Responsibilities

* Lead a globally distributed data engineering team ensuring alignment, performance and clear direction
* Own engineering delivery, quality standards and sprint discipline across multiple squads
* Work closely with IT, product and transformation teams to align priorities and unblock delivery
* Develop and coach engineering leaders, strengthening internal capability and leadership maturity
* Oversee vendor and offshore teams, ensuring quality, value and alignment to best practice
* Drive continuous improvement across tooling, processes and engineering practices
* Champion a collaborative, data-driven culture across the organisation

Skills and Experience

* Proven experience in a senior leadership role (e.g. Data Engineering Manager / Head of Data Engineering / Engineering Lead)
* Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and team leads
* Strong background delivering data solutions across Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and Power Platform
* Experience working within multi-vendor or offshore delivery models
* Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

* Salary up to £110,000
* Performance-related bonus plans
* Enhanced company pension schemes
* Hybrid working in central London, 3 days in office
* Strong focus on career development and progression

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