Data Tools Team Manager

Macrobond Financial AB; Szczecin; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Macrobond Financial is seeking an experienced Data Tools Team Manager in Szczecin to lead a ~20-person software team and ensure successful delivery across squads. The role focuses on people leadership, capacity planning, and stakeholder management, with hands-on coding not required but strong delivery discipline needed.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Technical Coordinators, Principal Engineers, and Squad Leads, ensuring alignment of priorities with business goals while

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing teams and developing people.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with recruitment, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
• Experience in software delivery, Agile/Scrum, and delivery practices.
• Hands-on development not required, but technical understanding is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Data Tools Team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Oversee capacity planning, workload balancing, and delivery coordination.
• Support Agile processes including sprint planning and capacity planning.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and align priorities with business needs.
• Monitor delivery progress, risks, and dependencies; drive process improvements.

Skills

People leadership

Delivery management

Stakeholder management

Recruitment & workforce planning

Performance reviews

Agile / Scrum

Jira or equivalent

Technical leadership

C# / .NET familiarity

SQL databases

Tools

Jira

Job description

About Us

Macrobond is a leading provider of global economic and financial data and technology for investment professionals. Our customers include over 900 firms spanning the buyside, sell side, corporate and academic sectors.

Our platform, rich in intellectual property and supported by a rapidly expanding global team, ensures we remain at the forefront of our industry. With the backing of Francisco Partners, a prominent global tech investment firm, we operate as a truly international company. Our headquarters are in London, and we have key offices in Poland, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Gothenburg, Malmo and New York

Job Overview

Macrobond Financial is looking for an experienced Data Tools Team Manager to lead and develop a team of approximately 20 software development professionals across multiple squads.

This is primarily a people leadership and delivery management role, with responsibility for team performance, workforce planning, operational excellence, stakeholder management, and delivery outcomes.

While hands-on software development is not required, the successful candidate should have a solid understanding of software development environments and delivery practices. They should be comfortable working with technical experts, discussing technical topics, assessing delivery risks, facilitating decision-making, and coordinating work across a complex software landscape.

The role works closely with Technical Coordinators, Principal Engineers, and Squad Leads, who provide technical architecture and engineering leadership.

Please note: This position is offered as a fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. The preferred location for this position is Szczecin, Poland.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Lead and develop the Data Tools Team, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture.
• Set objectives, conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and support employee development.
• Promote employee engagement, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and workforce development activities.

Delivery & Operations

• Oversee team capacity, resource planning, workload balancing, and delivery coordination.
• Support Agile ways of working, including sprint planning, capacity planning, and delivery monitoring.
• Lead operational activities, planning sessions, and team meetings.
• Monitor delivery progress, risks, dependencies, and resource needs.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, collaboration models, and operational efficiency.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships across the business.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Development Teams, Content Teams, Sales, and Senior Leadership.
• Ensure alignment between business priorities, stakeholder expectations, and available team capacity.
• Communicate project status, priorities, risks, and delivery plans to key stakeholders.
• Support organizational initiatives and cross-functional projects that deliver business value.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Leadership & Management

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing teams and developing people.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams, foster engagement, and support professional growth.
• Experience conducting performance reviews, coaching employees, and supporting career development.
• Experience with recruitment, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Software Delivery & Technical Understanding

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in software development organizations and collaborating with engineering teams.
• Experience leading technical professionals without necessarily being the primary technical decision-maker.
• Good understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and delivery practices.
• Experience in project planning, delivery oversight, effort estimation, resource management, and risk mitigation.
• Practical experience with Jira or similar work management tools.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear delivery priorities and work effectively with technical stakeholders.

Technical Leadership & Coordination

The successful candidate is not expected to be a software developer or architect. However, they should be comfortable discussing technical topics with engineering teams, understanding delivery implications, identifying risks, prioritizing work, and making informed management decisions across areas such as:

• C# (.NET Framework, .NET Core)
• WPF and desktop applications
• SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Web APIs (HTTP/REST/JSON)
• Automated testing
• Microservices and distributed systems
• Linux environments
• CI/CD pipelines
• Monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Zabbix)
• Performance analysis and troubleshooting
• AI/LLM and machine learning technologies (advantage)

Hands-on development experience is not required.

Our commitment to Diversity

At Macrobond, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and success. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

By joining our team, you become part of an organization that believes diversity drives innovation and strengthens our collective performance.