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Senior Data Engineering Manager Aldgate, London (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
£100,000 - £110,000 + benefits
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Senior Data Engineering Manager to step into a high-impact leadership role within a growing Data & AI environment. This position is responsible for leading globally distributed engineering teams and third-party partners, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, and high-quality platform solutions.
You’ll play a key role in bringing alignment, structure, and consistency across engineering practices, while working within a modern Microsoft technology stack including Azure, Databricks, Fabric, Power Platform, SharePoint, and Azure DevOps. The focus is on creating a high-performing engineering function that delivers reliably and continuously improves.
Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership & Delivery*Lead multiple engineering teams across data platforms, Power Platform, and collaboration technologies.
*Establish clear delivery frameworks, including sprint planning, backlog management, and consistent release cycles.
*Drive engineering standards to ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability across all solutions.
Stakeholder Collaboration*Work closely with IT, product, and transformation teams to align priorities and ensure smooth delivery.
*Remove blockers and foster strong cross-functional collaboration.
*Support the development of a data-driven culture across the organisation.
People Management & Development*Coach and mentor engineering managers and team leads.
*Build internal capability through structured development, feedback, and training initiatives.
*Promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
Vendor & Service Oversight*Manage third-party delivery partners to ensure performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
*Oversee service transitions into production and ensure stable ongoing operations.
*Support and strengthen L2/L3 support models.
Continuous Improvement*Identify opportunities to optimise tools, processes, and delivery practices.
*Champion best practice across Azure, Databricks, Fabric, and the wider engineering ecosystem.
Skills & Experience*Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including managing team leaders or managers.
*Strong delivery background across multiple agile squads, with a focus on predictable and consistent outcomes.
*Experience operating within multi-vendor environments.
*Solid working knowledge of:*Azure
*Databricks / Fabric
*Power Apps & Power Automate
*SharePoint
*Azure DevOps

*Experience managing service transition and operational support frameworks.
*Track record of scaling and maturing engineering functions.
*Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Desirable*Microsoft certifications (Azure, Power Platform)
*Agile or programme delivery certifications (Scrum, SAFe, Lean, etc.)
*Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
The OpportunityThis is a leadership role with real scope to shape engineering practices, build capability, and influence how large-scale technology delivery is executed. You’ll have the autonomy to make meaningful improvements while working with modern tools and a collaborative team environment.