Senior Engineering Manager – Data - (Remote)

As Senior Engineering Manager, you will own the strategic direction and operational execution of our data engineering team. You'll balance people leadership with hands-on technical judgment (not daily coding). Typical responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a talented team of 8+ data engineers, driving a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and technical excellence through coaching, mentoring, and clear goal-setting

• Define and execute the data engineering strategy in close alignment with product and business priorities, driving the roadmap for modernization, architecture improvements, and platform reliability

• Champion the modernization of our data infrastructure evolving our cloud data warehouse, orchestration layer, and tooling to support scale, performance, and data quality

• Set and monitor clear team performance metrics, delivery timelines, and quality standards; ensure projects ship on schedule while maintaining high engineering standards

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, analytics engineering, and commercial teams, acting as the bridge between data engineering and the wider business

• Advocate for scalable, secure, and future-proof data solutions; guide adoption of modern data engineering best practices, frameworks, and tools across the team

• Represent the data engineering function in business forums and with senior leadership, articulating the near- and long-term value of investments in data infrastructure

• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture where diverse perspectives are valued and team members feel empowered to grow, innovate, and own their work

Sounds good? We'd love to hear from you if you have proven experience in the following areas ​​(we know it's tough, but please try to avoid the ​​confidence gap​.​​ You don't have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role): Success in this role depends most on your approach, leadership style, and potential for growth, we know no candidate is a perfect fit. (We also know about the confidence gap: you don't have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role.) You should apply if you have:

• Proven experience leading data engineering or data platform teams, with a strong coaching and mentorship style.

• Deep understanding of modern data architectures, data integration best practices, and the evolving landscape of cloud-based data platforms (hands-on coding not required).

• Credibility engaging with technical and non-technical audiences, able to set vision, inspire teams, and communicate complex solutions simply.

• Skilled at managing stakeholders, balancing priorities, aligning competing interests, and making data-driven decisions in a fast-moving environment.

• Experience defining and executing data or technology strategies, with success measuring and monitoring team effectiveness and value delivery.

• You are a collaborative, inclusive leader who values different perspectives and builds highly engaged teams

• We push the boundaries of innovation, acting swiftly to achieve ambitious outcomes. Our drive embodies a culture of ambition, where challenges are stepping stones to excellence.

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• Our strength lies in diversity, fostering a culture where every individual contributes to our collective strength. We champion open dialogue and empathy, ensuring a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

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• We seek to develop deep relationships with our customers to help them achieve their business outcomes. We exceed our customers and partners' expectations by crafting products, services and experiences that surprise, delight and ensure they feel valued and supported every day.

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• We are a talented global team working together to achieve our vision. Central to our ethos, resilience means adapting and thriving in adversity. It guides our innovation, ensuring we and our clients are prepared for the future.

We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work. Excited by the above? We're ready to receive your application!

As well as an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you. We offer an extensive range of benefits so you can do your very best work:

• Time off, flexible and remote working so you can work when is best for you, includes 25 days annual leave + 2 volunteering days and your birthday off

• The longer you are with Immersive, the more holiday days you get, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of service

• Look after your family and yourself with enhanced parental leave, mindfulness groups, critical illness cover, 7% matched pension, private healthcare plan and more

• Career and learning development through the platform, a dedicated professional development fund and our 'Learn Anything' fund - which enables you to learn anything that's not work!

• Recognition & Rewards for doing great work and living our values and behaviours

• Informal or formal flexible working options, e.g. flexible start and finish times, reduced hours

• We have a vibrant team culture with team events throughout the year. Our socials have included everything from pottery painting and paper mask making, to dungeons and dragons!

• When you do visit the UK hub, getting there is easy: we're based in the centre of Bristol, just a 10 minute walk from the train station. We also offer railcard loan and cycle scheme to buy a new bike