At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape enterprise data platforms while driving innovation and operational excellence.
- Company: Join a large, data-driven organisation with a focus on technology leadership.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £115,000, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Engage with senior stakeholders and drive large-scale transformation programmes.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on a major data ecosystem and lead high-performing teams.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in data leadership and familiarity with Big Data technologies.
We're partnering with a large, data-driven organisation seeking an experienced technology leader to take ownership of a critical enterprise data capability. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity, combining strategic platform oversight, engineering excellence, operational leadership, and senior stakeholder engagement. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of a major data ecosystem while leading high-performing teams responsible for delivering reliable, scalable, and business-critical platforms.
What You'll Do
- Define and execute the long‑term strategy for enterprise data platforms, balancing innovation, resilience, and business value.
- Lead multi‑disciplinary engineering and delivery teams, driving operational excellence, platform reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee large‑scale technology programmes, ensuring successful delivery through effective governance, planning, and stakeholder management.
- Partner with senior business and technology leaders to influence investment decisions, platform roadmaps, and organisational data strategy.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience leading data, platform, or technology functions within a complex enterprise environment.
- Experience with Big Data technologies such as Databricks, in a data lake environment.
- Strong background in data platforms, cloud technologies, engineering leadership, and operational management.
- Proven track record delivering large‑scale transformation programmes and managing senior stakeholder relationships.
- Experience owning budgets, vendor relationships, and building high‑performing teams with a focus on continuous improvement.
Interested?
If you're a strategic technology leader who enjoys operating at both executive and delivery level, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
