Data Engineering Manager

Data Engineering Manager

We’re partnered with a leading U.S. healthcare organisation currently undergoing a major data transformation, and they’re looking for a Data Engineering Manager to play a critical role in that journey.

This is not a “keep the lights on” role. This is an opportunity to step into a function that needs rebuilding, take ownership, and shape what great looks like moving forward.

The Opportunity

You’ll inherit a data engineering team that isn’t currently operating at the level the business needs and your mandate is clear:

• Elevate performance
• Improve delivery speed
• Build a stronger, more capable team
• Help guide a transition from legacy systems to a modern data platform

Alongside this, you’ll play a key role in an upcoming data platform transformation, moving away from a traditional SQL Server / SSIS environment toward a scalable, cloud-based architecture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop a team of data engineers, improving output, standards, and accountability
• Identify gaps in capability and help shape the future team structure
• Drive improvements in how data is ingested, processed, and delivered across the business
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to align data engineering with business needs
• Support the transition to a modern cloud data platform (e.g. Snowflake, Azure, Databricks)
• Reduce reliance on legacy processes and improve overall data accessibility

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading and scaling data engineering teams
• Strong background in SQL-based environments (e.g. SQL Server, ETL/SSIS)
• Exposure to modern cloud data platforms (Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, etc.)
• Ability to balance people leadership (≈70%) with technical credibility
• Experience improving or rebuilding underperforming teams is a big plus
• Healthcare experience is helpful, but not essential

Why This Role Stands Out

• Genuine transformation mandate — not BAU
• Opportunity to rebuild a team and make a visible impact
• Involvement in a major platform modernisation decision
• High level of ownership and autonomy
• Backed by leadership who recognise the need for change

Role Details

• Remote (U.S.) with occasional travel
• Contract-to-hire

If you are interested in hearing more feel free to reach out!