Azure Data Platform Manager

Azure Data Platform Manager

Location: Putney, London (Hybrid)

Salary: 90k+ Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Azure Data Platform Manager to lead the development, delivery, and optimisation of enterprise-scale Azure data solutions across a multi-market environment.

This role will be responsible for driving data strategy, delivering modern cloud-based data platforms, and enabling business stakeholders to make informed, data-driven decisions. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management and project delivery capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Azure Data Platform strategy, roadmap, and ongoing development.
• Design and deliver scalable Azure-based data solutions supporting business intelligence and analytics.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Drive data platform enhancements across Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake, and related services.
• Ensure data platforms are secure, reliable, cost-effective, and aligned with governance standards.
• Manage the delivery of data integration, transformation, and reporting solutions.
• Oversee platform performance, monitoring, incident management, and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead data-related projects, system rollouts, migrations, and platform upgrades.
• Manage third-party vendors and external delivery partners.
• Promote best practices across data architecture, DevOps, and CI/CD processes.
• Work closely with Architecture, Security, and Data teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and technology investment planning.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing Azure Data Platforms within a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, and Azure Synapse.
• Experience with Azure PaaS services, monitoring, and platform optimisation.
• CI/CD and Azure DevOps experience.
• Strong SQL skills with experience using Python and/or PySpark.
• Understanding of data governance, data quality, and security frameworks.
• Experience delivering data projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Microsoft Azure certifications.
• Experience working within FMCG, Retail, or multinational organisations.
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, or advanced analytics solutions.