Lead Manager

Jobtailor; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned technology leader to drive the Global Data & Analytics Platform. You will guide multiple teams, align roadmaps with the Product Owner and Solution Architect, and push for autonomy and continuous improvement across the organisation.

You will partner with stakeholders to ensure the platform delivers value, balances risk, and remains aligned with corporate objectives, while maintaining strong business English communication.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in leadership roles within complex IT environments.
• Experience managing 30–50 employees and leading multiple teams.
• Knowledge of DevOps in scaled agile settings and data environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams working on the organisation-wide Global Data & Analytics Platform.
• Align priorities, roadmaps and contributions with the Product Owner and Solution Architect.
• Initiate and implement process improvements while keeping teams engaged.
• Increase team autonomy to enable faster, more predictable value delivery.
• Connect technical decisions to organisational objectives and user needs.
• Report to a Senior Tech Lead and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in IT

DevOps Management

Scaled Agile

Cloud & Digitalisation

Business English

Job description

• Lead multiple teams working on the organisation-wide Global Data & Analytics Platform
• Align priorities, roadmaps and contributions to organisational objectives with the Product Owner and Solution Architect
• Initiate and implement process improvements while keeping teams engaged throughout changes and transitions
• Increase team autonomy to enable faster and more predictable value delivery
• Create clarity in complex issues and translate them into achievable improvements
• Build an environment where learning, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement are part of everyday work
• Connect technical decisions to organisational objectives
• Ensure the platform meets users’ needs
• Report to a Senior Tech Lead and connect teams, stakeholders, the Product Owner and the Solution Architect
• Collaborate within Tech 4 Data & Analytics and with culturally diverse colleagues at offshore locations

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in comparable leadership roles within complex IT environments
• Experience managing approximately 30 to 50 employees
• Demonstrable knowledge of DevOps teams and working with scaled agile methods
• Experience with complex data environments, software development and technology management
• Demonstrable experience guiding DevOps teams through organisational or technical transitions
• Proven results in developing autonomous teams that perform at a high level
• Demonstrable affinity with digitalisation and cloud technology
• Business-level English
• Decisive and coaching-oriented, with the ability to balance interests and risks in a culturally diverse environment
• Reliability assessment required as part of the application procedure
• CV and cover letter required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in managing DevOps teams within complex IT environments, focusing on process improvements, team autonomy, and alignment with organisational objectives. Proficient in guiding teams through transitions while fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leadership In Complex IT Environments
• DevOps Team Management
• Scaled Agile Methodologies
• Digitalisation And Cloud Technology
• Business-Level English

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Process Improvement
• Data Environment Management
• Software Development
• Technology Management
• Team Autonomy Development

Soft Skills

• Decisive
• Coaching-Oriented
• Culturally Diverse Collaboration
• Risk Balancing

Certifications & Qualifications

• Reliability Assessment

Industry Keywords

• Global Data & Analytics Platform
• Organisational Objectives
• Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Engagement