Senior Manager

3 months ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Yorkshire Building Society Full time

As our new Senior Manager Data Platforms, you’ll deliver and ensure the effective operation of data platforms, technologies, associated services, and ways of working through defining and driving the data platform strategy to enable the effective use of data across YBS. You’ll oversee the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and reliable data platforms through the adoption of best practices inclusive of key areas. You’ll join a likeminded team in Technology Services, the team currently work flexibly/hybrid across Bradford, Leeds and remotely.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for the leadership of the Data Platforms team and fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture. You’ll be expected to deliver excellent leadership throughout the delivery of operational services and associated change across YBS , engaging with key stakeholders and leading improvements to transform our organisation. YBS leaders are expected to have an exemplar focus on people, cost, and risk. You’ll have strong leadership capabilities in transformation, innovation and develop a sound understanding of digitisation and what this means for our business.

  • Ensure effective run services and delivery of change and transformation across all data platforms for YBS.

  • Monitor and optimize organisational data platform spending to ensure cost-effective use of resources.

  • Be accountable for providing effective leadership and management of the Data Platforms area.

  • Set and define the control framework, standards, rules, and monitor adherence of all Data platforms.

  • Develop operational management of data environments and security ensuring the integrity of business, colleague, and customer services data.

  • Account for the oversight of efficient and effective production and non-production services establishing and monitor KPIs across platform availability, performance, reliability, and efficiency.

  • Provide assurance and risk management of the Data Platform /services estate.

  • Strategically manager relationships with key stakeholders and third-party suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of operational services.

  • Ensure control frameworks are developed in line with risk appetite and provide effective assurance and resilience of IT services. Including documentation and testing of the team’s Disaster Recovery (DR) procedures in line with the Society’s Business Continuity requirements

  • Be responsible for vulnerability remediation across Data Platforms, technologies, and solutions.

  • Oversee the operational architecture activities, ensuring YBS has optimal operational solution designs in place to support existing and future business plans.

About you

  • You’ll have strong knowledge of business applications, services and associated data platforms, technologies, and associated services.

  • Thorough understanding of the principles and theory relating to vulnerability management, backup/recovery and job scheduling.

  • Strong knowledge of internet, cloud and cyber security design principles and technologies.

  • Proven people management skills including recruitment, development, coaching and mentoring.

  • Strategic influencing and understanding of IT strategies in relation to Data and associated technologies.

  • You’ll have the ability to develop and maintain effective customer relationships including collaboration, communication and facilitation skills.

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

  • Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

  • Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

  • Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.

  • Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

  • My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact tmahmood@ybs.co.uk

Please note applications are reviewed frequently therefore this role may close prior to the advertised closing date.

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