Head of Data Platforms & Engineering
Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite)
Salary: Up to £120,000
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Data Platforms & Engineering leader to drive the growth of its commercial data and AI capability.
You will lead the design and delivery of modern cloud data platforms using technologies including Snowflake and Databricks, supporting analytics, AI and customer intelligence use cases.
The role combines technical leadership, commercial strategy and senior client engagement. You will shape strategic opportunities, lead presales and POCs, develop partner relationships and provide leadership across multidisciplinary engineering and delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
Platform, Proposition & Growth
Own the commercial data platform proposition across modern cloud technologies, including Snowflake and Databricks. Lead client discovery, assessments and POCs, creating clear routes from proof of value through to production. Shape target architectures, governance frameworks, operating models and delivery roadmaps. Advise clients on data governance, ownership, controls and operating models. Develop reusable accelerators covering ingestion, data quality, modelling and orchestration. Build relationships with key cloud and data-platform partners to develop joint propositions and pipeline. Strengthen bids through platform expertise, client outcomes and relevant accelerators.
Presales & Commercial Leadership
Lead presales for strategic opportunities from qualification through solution design, proposals and executive presentations. Connect data-platform investment to measurable business outcomes, including analytics, marketing activation, operational efficiency and cost reduction. Ensure solutions are technically credible, commercially viable and deliverable. Develop clear propositions and roadmaps from POC through implementation and optimisation.
People & Delivery Leadership
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects and delivery professionals. Own recruitment, capability development, utilisation and team deployment. Provide senior leadership across major programmes and proactively manage delivery risks. Build a culture focused on engineering quality...
Head of Data in East Kilbride employer: Stott & May Professional Search
As a System Integration Engineer in Surrey, you'll join a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning and development opportunities, while also offering competitive benefits and a commitment to maintaining a safe and innovative work environment. With a focus on meaningful projects and cutting-edge systems, we provide an exciting platform for engineers looking to make a significant impact in the aerospace sector.
Contact Details:
Stott & May Professional Search Recruitment Team
