At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire global data engineering teams to achieve excellence in data platforms.
- Company: Join a leading global organisation with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, hybrid work model, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for strategic planning and vendor management.
- Why this job: Shape the future of data engineering across multiple regions and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in data engineering and hands-on experience with modern data platforms.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 110000 £ per year.
Salary - up to £110,000 + Discretionary Bonus
Hybrid - 3 days per week in Central London
Spencer Rose are partnering with a leading global organisation to appoint a Global Data Engineering Manager. This role is designed for an experienced people-leader who can shape, scale, and elevate a distributed Data Engineering function operating across the UK, Dubai, and Australia.
Role Overview
As the Global Data Engineering Manager, you will take full ownership of the leadership, performance, and strategic direction of a multi-region Data Engineering team. You will set the vision for engineering excellence, establish consistent delivery practices, and ensure your teams are empowered, aligned, and operating at a high standard.
Responsibilities
- Lead global data engineering teams: Provide clear direction, foster strong engineering culture, and drive high performance across teams working on data platforms, SharePoint, and Power Apps.
- Set and enforce engineering standards: Embed robust delivery practices, maintain sprint discipline, and ensure predictable, high-quality output across all regions.
- Oversee vendor engineering partners: Manage external engineering teams and technology vendors, ensuring alignment to organisational standards and maximising value from vendor relationships.
- Drive strategic planning and execution: Guide roadmap development, prioritisation, and resource planning to support global business objectives.
Skills/Experience
- Proven leadership of Data Engineering teams: Experience managing a team of 5+ Data Engineers, ideally across multiple regions or time zones.
- Hands-on expertise with modern data platforms: Strong working knowledge of Databricks, Power Platform, and Azure Fabric.
- Azure cloud experience: Demonstrable background delivering within Azure-based data environments.
- Vendor management capability: Experience overseeing third-party engineering teams and ensuring delivery quality.
Global Data Engineering Manager in London employer: Spencer Rose Ltd
As a Global Data Engineering Manager at our leading global organisation, you will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. With a competitive salary of up to £110,000 plus discretionary bonuses, we offer exceptional employee growth opportunities through continuous learning and development, all while working in the vibrant heart of Central London. Join us to lead a diverse team across multiple regions, where your leadership will shape the future of data engineering excellence.
