Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference in peoples day.
We are seeking an Engineering Systems Data Manager to join our team based from our Engineering depots.
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the first-ever passenger rail journey, so were celebrating our proud history and our bright future.
Can you move people? Apply now.
In this role, you will lead and support the Data Analytics function within Engineering Systems, to deliver smart, insight-driven solutions that support decision-making across our Fleet Maintenance function. Youll shape and support the delivery of data strategies that transform complex information into clear, actionable intelligence that drives operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Working closely with the Engineering Systems Manager, youll help to build the right capabilities, processes and tools to ensure our analytics function is future ready. From data discovery, through data integration, consolidation and modelling, to reporting and analysis, youll perform a broad range of activities that support Southeasterns strategic goals and unlock the full potential of our data.
What youll do
* Inspire, engage and support a high-performing Engineering Data Analytics function.
* Lead the development, maintenance and governance of data models, ensuring compliance with policy and best practice.
* Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way that engages stakeholders at every level.
* Translate business needs into technical requirements and solutions that deliver credible insights across the Fleet Maintenance function.
* Keep the big picture in focus, aligning data strategy with Southeasterns goals and long-term vision.
* Stay ahead of the curve by championing innovation and keeping your team up to date with the latest tools and techniques.
* Use the right analytical and visualisation techniques to turn data into compelling stories that drive decisions.
* Collaborate across teams to identify technology needs and deliver smart, scalable solutions that benefit the business.
The experience youll need
To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application;
* You turn data into decisions with a proven track record in data management, in-depth analytics and automation, you bring experience and results.
* The right foundations with a degree in Science, Maths, Economics, Computer Science or similar.
* Data Analytics proyou visualise, analyse and tell stories with data.
* SQL and data engineering-savvydata processing is your forte.
* Insight translatoryou make complex data simple and actionable.
* Innovation mindsetalways exploring smarter tools and fresh approaches.
* Stakeholder smartconfident communicator across all levels.
* Strong achievercoaching, influencing and driving team success.
* Resilient and results-focused curious, detail-driven and always improving.
As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Find out more here.
Other things to know
* This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.
* All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isnt available for this role.
* If you applied but werent successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again.
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What youll get in return
Along with your salary, the rewards youll get include:
* a final salary pension
* 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays)
* free rail travel across our networks.
Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work. Click here to see our full range of amazing benefits.
A bit about Southeastern
Were one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.
However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. Its about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.
Its also about making our railway a great place to work. With a team that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey were fully committed to and were proud to have been named a Great Place to Work at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women.
Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.
At the heart of everything we do, our Safeguarding Team works to keep our customers, colleagues, and the public safe by improving safeguarding measures and knowledge making sure everyone gets home safe, every day.
Learn more about our railway.
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