Manager Data & AI Platforms

Sibelco Nordic Ab; Bilbao; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco Nordic Ab is seeking a Manager of Data & AI Platforms in Bilbao to lead the global Data Platforms & Engineering team and transform strategic roadmaps into secure, scalable platform services. You will work alongside Infrastructure, Architects, and Data Scientists to drive data-driven decisions across the organization.

The role requires 10+ years in data engineering/architecture, strong cloud data technology skills (Azure, Fabric, Databricks), and a proven track record of delivering

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Analytics, and/or related technology domains.
• Strong knowledge of modern cloud data technologies including Microsoft Azure, Fabric, and Databricks.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering enterprise-scale platforms on budget and schedule.
• Solid understanding of data governance, security, compliance, and operations in global environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Data Platforms & Engineering team and translate the Data & AI roadmap into reliable platform delivery.
• Oversee operation and evolution of enterprise data platforms (SAP Data Cloud, SAP Datasphere, Azure, Databricks, etc.).
• Manage data engineers, architects capacity, delivery planning, suppliers, budgets, and cloud consumption.
• Develop reusable blueprints for data products, pipelines, and integrations enabling trusted analytics and AI capabilities.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Governance, Cybersecurity, and stakeholders to ensure performance, readiness, compliance, and value realization.

Skills

Leadership

Data Engineering

Data Architecture

Cloud Computing

Stakeholder Management

Tools

SAP Data Cloud

SAP Datasphere

Microsoft Azure

Databricks

Mendix

Seeq

TrendMiner

Job description

Manager Data & AI Platforms Location: Bilbao

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we've been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we're proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We're looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you're seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

Are you passionate about building modern data platforms and enabling business transformation through data, analytics, and AI? Join Sibelco as our new Manager of Data & AI Platforms and help shape our future. We are a leading international material solutions company, with operations in 32 countries worldwide, built around two main businesses: Global Minerals and Glass Recycling.

Sibelco is looking for an experienced manager to lead the global team responsible for delivering, operating, and evolving Sibelco's enterprise Data & AI platforms and engineering. In this role, you will combine technical expertise with leadership, supplier management, and delivery execution to transform strategic roadmaps into secure, scalable, and reliable platform services that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Reporting to the Director of Data & AI, you will work closely with Infrastructure & Cloud Engineers; Data, Solution, and Enterprise Architects; Data Governance and Master Data Management teams; Data Engineers; Data Scientists; Business Subject Matter Experts, and Stakeholders; and several external partners, that support our ecosystem.

Our goal is to improve the scalability of our current operating model for creating and supporting different business cases: from data products to support data-driven decisions, up to AI applied to solve complex problems and challenges.

In the role, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Leading the global Data Platforms & Engineering team and translating the approved Data & AI roadmap into reliable, secure, and scalable platform delivery.
• Overseeing the operation and evolution of enterprise data platforms, including SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Datasphere, Microsoft Azure (Fabric, OneLake, Foundry, etc.), Databricks, and several other integration technologies (Mendix, AVEVA, Seeq, Trendminer, etc.).
• Managing data engineers and architects capacity, delivery planning, suppliers, budgets, and cloud consumption to ensure operational excellence and cost efficiency.
• Driving the development of reusable blueprints for data products, pipelines, and integrations that enable trusted analytics, reporting, and AI capabilities across the organization.
• Collaborating with Architecture, Governance, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to ensure platform performance, production readiness, compliance, and value realization.

To be successful in this role, you have :

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Platforms, Analytics, and/or related technology domains, combining hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of modern cloud data technologies, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, SAP Datasphere, enterprise integrations, and data architectures.
• Proven experience leading technical teams, managing complex delivery programs, and operating enterprise-scale platforms within budget and performance targets.
• Solid understanding of data governance, security, compliance, service management, and operational best practices in global environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and supplier management skills, with a pragmatic and results-oriented leadership approach.

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Employee Type: Permanent

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