BI Manager/ Platforms Engineering Manager

TieTalent; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in materials and solutions is seeking a BI Manager/Engineering Manager to lead their Data Team. This role involves managing Data Engineers and BI Developers, overseeing data solutions on the Azure platform, and driving the company's data strategy. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of cloud-based data solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Data Engineers and/or BI Developers.
• Strong understanding of the Azure data platform.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI and SQL/database design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team of Data Engineers and BI Developers.
• Oversee design and optimisation of data pipelines using Azure technologies.
• Act as the bridge between technical team and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Data Engineering

Business Intelligence

Azure

SQL

Data Modelling

Power BI

Job description

About

BI Manager/Engineering Manager - Maternity Cover

Location: Coventry or any of our other sites across the UK. We have a hybrid working policy.

Saint-Gobain Digital - Data Team

Are you passionate about data engineering, leadership, and creating real business impact? Join Saint-Gobain Digital as a BI Manager/Engineering Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of our data capabilities.

As part of our Data Team, you'll lead a talented group of Data Engineers and BI Developers, delivering performant, scalable, and secure data solutions across the Azure platform. You'll be instrumental in supporting our mission to "Make the World a Better Home" through digital innovation and smart use of data.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Lead and manage a cross-functional team of Data Engineers and BI Developers, providing technical and people development support.
2. Oversee the design, optimisation, and configuration of data pipelines and structures using Azure technologies.
3. Own the delivery planning of end-to-end data pipelines, ensuring alignment with business needs and data strategy.
4. Act as the bridge between the technical team and stakeholders, managing risk, costs, timelines, and communication.
5. Champion our data strategy across the business and contribute to Saint-Gobain's broader digital transformation goals.
6. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and collaboration.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience managing Data Engineers and/or BI Developers in a people leadership role.
• Strong understanding of the Azure data platform and confidence with cloud-based data solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI and a background in BI development.
• Several years' experience with SQL/database design and data modelling to develop data solutions.
• Understanding of how data drives business value.
• Good knowledge of software development methodologies, Data Modelling, and Design lifecycles.
• A strategic thinker who understands the business impact of data.

About Us

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions that positively impact wellbeing, quality of life, and performance, while caring for the planet. Our materials are found everywhere— in buildings, transportation, infrastructure, and industrial applications— providing comfort, safety, and sustainability.

Inclusive Employer

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming talented individuals regardless of background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or other characteristics. A diverse workplace fosters better decision-making and innovation.

Flexibility

We recognize the changing world of work and are open to flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs. While we cannot guarantee all flexibility requests, we are committed to listening and discussing options.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Azure
• Power BI
• SQL
• Database Design

Work Experience

• Data Engineer
• Business Intelligence

Languages

• English