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Platform Manager

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom IC8 Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Platform Manager – Data & Analytics

Drive enterprise-scale data platforms. Lead innovation. Shape the future of data.

We're looking for a
hands-on, strategic Platform Manager
to play a pivotal role in our clients Data & Analytics function. You'll lead the end-to-end management of cloud-based data platforms—spanning
Microsoft Fabric, AWS, and Informatica
—that power the organisation's analytics and decision-making.

This role blends
technical ownership
,
strategic vision
, and
leadership
. You'll ensure the platforms are stable, scalable, secure, and cost-optimised, while driving forward a roadmap that supports innovation and evolving business needs. Working closely with product managers, data teams, and external vendors, you'll maximise ROI, enhance performance, and champion data excellence across the organisation.

If you enjoy a mix of hands-on technical oversight and big-picture strategy—and want to make a real impact—this role is for you.

What You'll Do

Platform Management & Reliability

  • Run and oversee day-to-day operations across Microsoft Fabric, AWS, and Informatica.
  • Ensure high availability, performance, and proactive monitoring.
  • Set and enforce SLAs for uptime, data delivery, and platform performance.

Strategic Roadmapping & Improvement

  • Shape and deliver a platform roadmap aligned to business and data strategy.
  • Recommend new tools, enhancements, and optimisation opportunities.
  • Ensure platforms support the delivery of scalable, high-quality data products.

Vendor & Partner Management

  • Manage relationships with AWS, Microsoft, Informatica and other partners.
  • Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and ensure strong service delivery.
  • Drive maximum ROI across all platform investments.

Cost Optimisation & ROI

  • Monitor, analyse, and optimise cloud/platform spend.
  • Identify opportunities for consolidation and efficiency.
  • Track and report ROI on platform investments.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Partner with product managers, analysts, and business teams to meet organisational needs.
  • Advise leadership on performance, risks, and strategic opportunities.
  • Prioritise platform demand and balance capacity effectively.

Security, Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure platforms meet organisational and regulatory data governance standards (e.g., GDPR).
  • Partner with security teams on audits, risk mitigation, and best-practice implementation.

Innovation & Future-Proofing

  • Stay ahead of industry trends in cloud, integration, and analytics technologies.
  • Foster a culture of innovation within the team.
  • Explore new solutions that improve performance or unlock new capabilities.

What You'll Bring

  • Deep technical expertise
    in Microsoft Fabric, AWS, Informatica, data architectures, and ETL/ELT.
  • Strong
    strategic planning
    and roadmap development skills.
  • Proven
    operational excellence
    , platform management, and troubleshooting capability.
  • Experience managing
    vendors
    , contracts, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Confident
    leader
    able to work in a matrixed environment and mentor teams.
  • Strong
    project management
    background (including Agile delivery).
  • Solid
    business acumen
    and understanding of data's role in organisational success.
  • Knowledge of
    data governance
    , privacy, and compliance standards.
  • Analytical mindset
    with the ability to interpret performance metrics.
  • Adaptability and curiosity for emerging technologies.