Data Manager

Data Manager London or Dorset – 2 days per week in either office, flexible Up to £70,000 pension profit-related bonus A well-known UK fashion retailer is hiring a Data Manager to lead their data service function. This role will own service management for their enterprise data platform, ensuring stability, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement while mentoring a team of analysts and engineers. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and develop a team of 6–7 (BI Analysts, Data Analysts, Engineers) Own SLAs, incident/problem/change management, and continuous service improvement Lead platform operations: upgrades, patching, compliance, and service continuity Drive FinOps processes — monitor and optimise cloud/platform spend Collaborate with engineering leads on deployment pipelines and platform automation Shape the future of the platform as it grows in scale and complexity Act as a key business-facing leader, engaging stakeholders across functions SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Strong SQL , Power BI , Azure experience Knowledge of Databricks (essential) Business Objects (desirable) Experience managing SLAs, suppliers, and FinOps processes Proven leadership and people management skills Stakeholder management and business engagement experience Background in enterprise - level data environments (5 years) Familiarity with ITIL/service frameworks preferred Passion for data and continuous improvement Retail experience helpful but not essential. Please note - this role cannot offer sponsorship at any given time. For example, a graduate or postgraduate visa would be invalid, as it expires and sponsorship would then be required. Apply below!

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 9/7/2025