Analytics Team Manager

Synectics Solutions; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead their Analytics team in Stoke-on-Trent during a significant data transformation. The role involves managing a team, facilitating Agile processes, and ensuring successful migration to modern data platforms. Ideal candidates should have a proven record in team leadership and technical expertise in data technologies. A competitive salary and a flexible hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working model

Supportive collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-performing analytics teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Solid technical background in legacy and modern data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of data professionals.
• Facilitate Agile delivery and Scrum ceremonies.
• Ensure smooth migration to modern data solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders to align analytics delivery with business needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Coaching and mentoring

Tools

SQL Server

Databricks

Power BI

AWS

Job description

We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Team Manager to lead our Analytics team through an exciting period of transformation. This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about coaching, agile delivery, and modern data platforms.

Team Leadership & Development

• Line management of a team of data professionals
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to support individual and team growth

Agile Delivery

• Facilitate daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Scrum ceremonies
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and team collaboration

Technical Oversight & Migration Support

• Support the team in migrating from a legacy UK on‑premise SQL Server/SSIS/SSRS stack to a modern Databricks + Power BI solution hosted in AWS/Azure
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new technologies

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business needs and analytics delivery
• Translate business requirements into actionable data initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and developing high‑performing analytics or data teams
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience hosting Scrum ceremonies
• Solid technical background in data platforms, ideally with exposure to:
• SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS (legacy)
• Databricks, Power BI, AWS (modern stack)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model with regular office presence in Stoke‑on‑Trent

Why join us?

• Be at the forefront of a major data transformation initiative
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation and growth
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working model