Data Services Manager

Tenth Revolution Group; Manchester; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking an experienced Data Manager to lead and mentor a high-performing data engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will shape data strategy and drive innovation, delivering scalable data solutions supporting critical domains. Candidates should have proven leadership experience, hands-on skills in Microsoft Data Platform, and a strong understanding of data governance. Join a collaborative team focused on data-driven transformation.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Cutting-edge technologies

Influential role in architecture decisions

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in data engineering or BI teams.
• Hands-on experience across the Microsoft Data Platform.
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring Data Engineers.
• Championing data governance and compliance.
• Driving Agile delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership in data engineering

Microsoft Data Platform

Data governance

Hybrid cloud architectures

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SQL Server

Azure

Power BI

Databricks

Job description

Overview

Data Manager - Remote - Up to 85,000
Employment Type: Permanent

Are you a seasoned data professional ready to take the next step into strategic leadership? We're working with a forward-thinking financial services organisation seeking a Data Manager to lead and mentor a high-performing data engineering team.

This is a pivotal role within a growing Data Services function, offering the opportunity to shape data strategy, drive innovation, and influence enterprise-wide decision-making. You'll be at the forefront of delivering scalable, high-quality data solutions that support business-critical domains such as Servicing, Securitisations, and Finance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and mentoring Data Engineers to deliver robust data products and solutions.
• Championing data governance, quality, and compliance across the organisation.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align data initiatives with strategic goals.
• Driving Agile delivery, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Influencing architectural decisions as part of the Technical Design Authority.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership in data engineering or BI teams.
• Hands-on experience across the Microsoft Data Platform (SQL Server, Azure, Power BI, Databricks).
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks.
• Expertise in hybrid cloud/on-premise data architectures and DevOps/DataOps practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and mentoring capabilities.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a data-driven transformation journey.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and a passionate team.
• Influence enterprise architecture and strategic data decisions.
• Enjoy a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.