Analytics Team Manager

Why join us?

• Be at the forefront of a major data transformation initiative

• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation and growth

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Flexible hybrid working model

What will you do?

We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Team Manager to lead our Analytics team through an exciting period of transformation. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about coaching, agile delivery, and modern data platforms.

Team Leadership & Development

• Line management of a team of data professionals

• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to support individual and team growth

Agile Delivery

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Scrum ceremonies

• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and team collaboration

Technical Oversight & Migration Support

• Support the team in migrating from a legacy UK on-premise SQL Server/SSIS/SSRS stack to a modern Databricks + Power BI solution hosted in AWS/Azure

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new technologies

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business needs and analytics delivery

• Translate business requirements into actionable data initiatives

What will you need?

• Proven experience managing and developing high-performing analytics or data teams

• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience hosting Scrum ceremonies

• Solid technical background in data platforms, ideally with exposure to:

• SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS (legacy)

• Databricks, Power BI, AWS (modern stack)

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Comfortable working in a hybrid model with regular office presence in Stoke-on-Trent