Data Manager
Job Description
Magnus & Wolf are recruiting for a Data Manager.
The role will assume responsibility for the management of the Data and Applications team and work with clients to understand their business challenges and identify how Data & AI can add strategic value to drive business success.
The ideal candidate will be extremely motivated to lead a team in a hybrid and collaborative environment, engage with clients and stakeholders, and to manage deliverables ensuring that project commitments are met on time and to the highest standard.
● Data Manager
● £90,000
● London – Hybrid – 2 days a week in office
The Role
● Proficiency in Python or R and familiarity with big data technologies and cloud platforms
● Experience managing a Microsoft SQL Server environment
● Familiar with statistical packages for analysing datasets (e.g. Excel, SPSS, SAS)
● Expert at creating and maintaining dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators
● Able to translate complex analytical insights into actionable recommendations, presenting them to clients/stakeholders/ Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to inform critical business decisions 1
● Oversee the entire software lifecycle for data management systems, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and development standards
● Collaborate with development teams, providing technical guidance and strategic direction to ensure robust, scalable solutions
● Drive the vision and roadmap for integrating AI technologies into data processes
The Person
● A consulting background
● Experience of working with Tableau (or Power BI, Looker, Qlik)
● Experience working with relational databases and advanced SQL querying
● Experience working with Data Warehousing (Snowflake, Databricks SQL, Redshift)
● Degree in computer science or mathematics, or equivalent experience
● Excellent numerical and analytical skills
● High level of industry and business acumen
● Proven ability to drive change and inspire innovation within a technical team
● Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
● Experience managing demanding clients and aligning technical deliverables with business needs
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, from junior analysts to members of the SLT
