As our new Data Engineering Manager, you’ll lead our data engineering capabilities by enabling effective and efficient services. You’ll join the team in our Leeds based Data function, with working from home capability.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Wide experience of managing stakeholders at many levels.
• Experience estimating, planning, and delivery of IT developments using both internal and external resources (on and offshore)
• Knowledge of ETL technologies and Data Virtualisation techniques across full data development Lifecycle.
• Experience of building high performing teams in a structured environment.
• Knowledge of implementing automated testing in a data environment.
• Budgetary management and control experience
• Resource planning and experience of managing a mixture of project and live support activities.
• Experience leading/managing a team within a data or technical function

ABOUT US

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.
Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

In your new role as a data engineering manager, you’ll be responsible for managing resilient technology solutions, supporting organisational wide data-users, and the transformation of data capabilities to increase value.

• Manage and lead activity ensuring delivery of data engineering services in a multi-disciplinary team, this involves designing and supporting our operational data stores, data warehouses and managing the implementation of changes to these environments including integrating new systems.
• Define and maintain SLAs, managing incident, problems and demand ensuring compliance with group, audit, vendor, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, organise and develop teams that provide scheduled activity to lead to (365 24/7) systems support services and provide guidance to resolution of incidents and issues.
• Responsible for the leadership of the Data Engineering Team to lead, motivate, develop, and manage the performance of these colleagues.
• Technical management and engagement of 3rd party delivery partners.
• Budget planning, forecasting and strong overall cost centre management are key attributes.
• Constant focus on skills and capabilities incorporating D&I and resource planning for continuous talent management.