Data Platform Manager

Robert Half have partnered with a global market leader who are building a Centre of Excellence for Data and Analytics and looking for a Data & Analytics Platform Manager to join this growing team! The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and oversight of the organisation's data platforms, including data integration, data warehouse, data and insight presentation and analytical solutions. Paying up to £75,000 with company bonus and benefits, and flexible working (office based in Birmingham).

The Role

This is a dual role where you will be responsible for delivering the technical day-to-day running of the data platforms while also providing strategic direction to ensure the continued stability, reliability and scalability. Working closely with external vendors and internal product managers to maximise return on investment, optimise costs, and drive innovation. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee day-today operations of multiple data platforms, ensuring continuous stability, high availability, and performance across Microsoft Fabric, AWS, and Informatica environments
• Implement and manage proactive monitoring solutions to anticipate and resolve issues before they impact business operations
• Develop and execute the platform roadmap in alignment with the organisation's data strategy, ensuring that platforms evolve to support new business needs and innovations
• Manage relationships with external vendors, such as AWS, Microsoft, and Informatica, ensuring that service-level agreements are met and costs are optimised
  Ensure all data platforms comply with regulatory and organisational data governance policies, implementing best practices in data security, privacy, and compliance

About You

• Expert in cloud-based data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, AWS, Informatica), data architecture, and ETL/ELT processes
• Ability to define roadmaps, optimise costs, and ensure ROI from platform investments
• Expertise in maintaining platform reliability, performance, and security while troubleshooting complex issues
• Strong collaboration with vendors, internal product teams, and stakeholders to align with business goals

On Offer

• Salary on offer - up to £75,000 DOE
• Performance related bonus
• Hybrid working - flexible, likely to be 1-2 days a week in Birmingham
• Ability to work as part of a growing Centre of Excellence for Data & Analytics

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