Data Technology Manager
Are you passionate about shaping and delivering data strategies that drive real change and innovation?
Do you excel at both setting the vision and rolling up your sleeves to design and implement cutting-edge data solutions?
Could you be our next Data Technology Manager, leading by example to modernise our data landscape while staying hands-on in the work that makes it happen?
Up to £66,000
Permanent / Full Time
Stevenage with Hybrid Working
At the IET, making our world a better place starts by creating a better place for our people.
At the IET you’ll have more than just a job. Our work is exciting and challenging, connecting the people who solve the problems that matter. It means working with us has real meaning and impact, and you’ll grow – professionally and personally – in ways you never thought possible.
We’re also making significant investments in our people, including providing a modern, vibrant workplace and embracing hybrid working.
What you'll be doing
As a Data Technology Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and modernising our data strategy and technology stack, ensuring our approach is forward-thinking, efficient, and built on best practice. Reporting to the Head of Data Technology and CRM, you’ll not only set the vision for our data architecture, but also stay close to the action: building, problem-solving, and delivering solutions alongside your team.
This is a role where you’ll lead from the front, providing technical guidance, hands-on expertise, and strategic direction in equal measure. You’ll oversee the modernisation of our Azure-based data environment, champion scalable and resilient data pipelines, and drive adoption of tools such as Fabric, Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, and Delta Lake.
Working across all areas of the IET, you’ll ensure our data is secure, accessible, and delivering maximum value for analytics, business intelligence, and operational excellence. You’ll foster a culture of technical excellence in the Data team, guiding offshore development, collaborating with business stakeholders, and making impactful architectural decisions that keep us at the forefront of innovation.
What we hope you can bring to the role
We’re looking for a hands-on leader, someone with deep technical credibility in data engineering, but also the strategic insight to shape organisation-wide data strategies. You’ll have extensive experience with Azure data technologies, a track record of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions, and the leadership skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
You’ll be just as comfortable in a design meeting as you are debugging a pipeline or building a proof-of-concept. Your ability to balance big-picture thinking with practical delivery will be key to your success.
A little more about the role
- Lead and modernise The IET’s data architecture, ensuring alignment with best practice and strategic goals.
- Drive adoption of Azure data technologies such as Fabric, Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, and Delta Lake.
- Develop and maintain scalable, resilient data pipelines to support analytics and reporting.
- Stay hands-on in solving technical challenges, implementing solutions, and ensuring the reliability of our data platforms.
- Introduce and enhance self-service reporting capabilities for stakeholders across the organisation.
- Work closely with analytics and business teams to optimise data accessibility, usability, and quality.
- Collaborate with Information Security to implement robust data security measures.
- Design and deliver advanced analytics and BI solutions using tools such as Power BI.
- Lead and develop the Data team, including offshore contributors, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Keep ahead of industry trends to ensure The IET remains at the forefront of data technology innovation.
A little more about what we’re looking for
- Proven experience in a senior data engineering role, ideally with team leadership responsibilities.
- Extensive knowledge of the Azure analytics ecosystem and core Azure data technologies.
- Strong programming skills in C#, SQL, PowerShell, and Python.
- Experience in AI/ML implementation within Azure environments.
- Confidence in both strategic planning and hands-on delivery.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience in Agile environments.
- Technical credibility in architectural decision-making and governance best practice.
- Proactive approach to innovation, process improvement, and continuous learning.
- Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate certification (desirable) and exposure to Power Platform.
We’d love to get to know you
Is Imposter syndrome creeping in? Don’t worry – we’d rather hear from you this time than not hear from you at all!
Download the full job description for a little more information about the role; but also, keep in mind that we’re open to discussing flexible ways of working, including reduced hours and working in an agile way, supported by a hybrid working framework that allows you to find the best place to do your best work.
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What if you could be you?
The IET is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
