Data Engineering Manager in Nottingham

About the Job

If you want to work for a FTSE 250 business and be pivotal in an exciting growth period this newly created role as a Data Engineering Manager could be the position for you.

Reporting into the Group IT Manager we are looking for an experienced individual to partner with the rest of the business and lead a team of Management Information Professionals and Database Administrators, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture within the data engineering team.

With a strong ability to navigate through complexity and ambiguity you will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for migrating the existing on-prem Microsoft technology stack to a cloud-based Azure capability, whilst evaluating and selecting appropriate tools and services within the Azure ecosystem to optimise performance and scalability

Ensuring you know what good data looks like and being an expert in your field you will monitor and optimise the performance of databases and MI systems to ensure efficient and reliable data processing.

As we are a vertically integrated organisation you will be working across multiple areas of the business, so your commercial acumen and ability to understand key business drivers within a complex business setting will be key, always ensuring that information flows seamlessly across the organisation.

You will relish the opportunity of implementing best practices for data governance, security and compliance ensuring that data management aligns with regulatory requirements whilst working against the backdrop of significant change activity

We know it is challenging to always ensure that all stakeholders both internally and externally are kept informed of what is happening on a regular basis but this is pivotal in ensuring the success of this global change initiative.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Data Lakes, Warehouses and Factories, preferably in an Azure technology landscape along with technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques

Working at Games Workshop

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work.

Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is just as important as your skills and experience.

The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.

In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.

5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme.

Oh and let's not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!

Other Essential Information

Closing Date: Applications must be received by midnight (UK time) on Sunday 19th May 2024

This position is offered on a hybrid working basis

How to Apply

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