Data Manager

Data is only powerful when it’s trusted, structured, and used properly. This is a pivotal role within a major transport organisation, giving you the opportunity to shape how data supports operational performance, regulatory compliance, and long-term strategy across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and delivering an enterprise-wide data strategy aligned to business and regulatory priorities
• Building and leading a growing data function (up to three Data Engineers / BI Analysts)
• Establishing strong data governance, ownership, standards and quality frameworks
• Defining and evolving the organisation’s target data architecture, including warehousing, modelling and integration
• Overseeing data engineering pipelines and reporting capabilities through internal teams and delivery partners
• Driving high standards of data integrity, security and compliance (including GDPR and data protection requirements)
• Leading procurement and managing external partners to implement scalable data solutions
• Collaborating with stakeholders across IT and the wider business to deliver accurate, timely insights
• Implementing appropriate platforms for data management, analytics and visualisation
• Embedding continuous improvement through audits, quality metrics and process optimisation

Main Skills Needed:

• Proven experience building and operating enterprise data management capabilities
• Strong understanding of data architecture, governance, engineering, master data and analytics
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft data platforms including Azure, Microsoft Fabric and Power Platform
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and delivery partners
• Background in regulated, asset-heavy or safety-led environments (transport experience advantageous)
• Strong grasp of data compliance, security and governance frameworks
• Confident communicator able to translate complex data concepts for senior and non-technical stakeholders
• Degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience); professional certifications beneficial

What’s in It for You:

• The opportunity to define and own the data agenda for a high-profile organisation
• Leadership responsibility with scope to build and shape your own team
• Genuine influence across technology, operations and executive decision-making
• Exposure to large-scale data transformation in a regulated environment
• Competitive salary and the chance to make a measurable, business-wide impact

Call to Action:

Big plans. Big impact. Ready to be part of it?

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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