Data Engineering Manager — Azure, Databricks & Strategy

Gravitas Group; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Group is seeking a Data Engineering Manager to lead a growing team responsible for shaping data strategy, governance, and delivery. The role focuses on promoting data as a strategic asset, improving quality and accessibility while balancing operations with long-term planning in an Azure Databricks/Python environment.

You will drive a roadmap of data initiatives, establish governance standards, and partner with senior stakeholders to demonstrate the practical value of data across the

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Data Engineering teams and delivering data governance frameworks.
• Experience defining and delivering a strategic data roadmap and governance standards.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business value and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the data engineering team.
• Define and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Develop and execute a strategic data project roadmap.
• Establish best practices for data engineering and management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to demonstrate data value and impact.
• Improve data quality, reliability, and accessibility.
• Support the Azure data platform and balance operational and strategic priorities.

Skills

Team leadership

Data governance

Azure data

Databricks

Python

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Gravitas Group is seeking a Data Engineering Manager to lead a growing team responsible for shaping data strategy, governance, and delivery. The role focuses on promoting data as a strategic asset, improving quality and accessibility while balancing operations with long-term planning in an Azure Databricks/Python environment.

You will drive a roadmap of data initiatives, establish governance standards, and partner with senior stakeholders to demonstrate the practical value of data across the