Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Data Engineering Manager - Manchester - £90,000 + Bonus
The Company:
Lorien Global are partnering with a technology‑driven organisation that is continuing to expand its data function as part of a wider digital transformation. With data now central to how the business operates and makes decisions, they are looking to appoint a Data Engineering Manager to help shape their data platform strategy.
The Role:
This role will see you leading a team of talented data engineers while driving the development of a scalable, future‑ready data ecosystem. You'll take ownership of data platform delivery, ensuring it underpins analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives across the organisation.
Working alongside product leaders, data scientists, and senior stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust technical solutions and set the standard for data quality, security, and governance. You'll also play a key role in coaching the team, embedding modern engineering practices, and helping define the long‑term roadmap.
The Skill Requirements:
* Strong background in data engineering, with at least two years in a leadership or management role
* Excellent knowledge of data modelling, warehousing concepts, and large‑scale distributed systems
* Hands‑on experience with cloud‑based data tools (AWS Redshift, Glue, EMR or similar)
* Proficiency in Python and SQL
* Understanding of DevOps principles, including CI/CD and IaC (e.g. Terraform)
* Clear communication skills and the ability to influence both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
* Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments and managing end‑to‑end delivery
The Benefits:
* Salary up to £90,000
* Company bonus scheme
* Hybrid working model (2 days per week onsite in Manchester)
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
If you're ready to lead a skilled engineering team and play a pivotal role in a major data transformation journey, we'd welcome your application. Interviews are scheduled over the next few weeks.
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