Data Engineering Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities Work as part of the Data Engineering Leadership Team with the Head of Data and AI, Senior Data Architect, Data Engineering Leads and Senior ODA Delivery Manager. Oversee the delivery of the agreed work programme of the Data Engineering Team, including the development, documentation, implementation and maintenance the Data Platform that underpins relevant returns and all nationallocal data flows. Have expert knowledge of NHS information standards and systems, including NHS Data Dictionary, Secondary User Service guidance, and Patient Administration Systems. Form strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and beyond regarding Data Engineering matters. These stakeholders may include senior operational colleagues, senior clinical colleagues, NHS England/Improvement/Digital, Commissioners and beyond. Allocate tasks to members of the Data Engineering Team. Ensure that the backlog is effectively managed and prioritised into monthly sprints. Ensure that the visual control boards are kept up-to-date and are an accurate reflection of the work undertaken. Engage Information Management & Data Engineering Team members in the programme of works, such as Modern Data Platform, allocate tasks, track progress and hold them to account. Engage stakeholders in the Data Engineering programme of works task and finish groups to determine requirements & translate technical specifications. Gather and analyse business requirements and translate business needs into technical development specifications. Produce written material, such as internal reports and publications, including explanation of technical terms to ensure correct understanding Prioritise, plan and allocate reactive work, and provide cover to other managers as required. This includes negotiating deadlines for completion of such requests and ensuring they can be monitored from allocation to completion. Chair daily SCRUM meetings, consider where appropriate, renegotiate timescales and deadlines. Identify blockers and solve problems. Directly line-manage staff as necessary and undertake all aspects of recruitment, performance review etc. Manage leave requests from direct reports and records in line with trust and the departments policies. Ensuring necessary office cover is available. Encourage effective team working and promote a reflective and learning culture where improvement is constant. In conjunction with other managers within The Office of Data and Analytics, continually review departmental policies and procedures. Provide leadership and guidance to the Data Engineering Team as appropriate, where non-technical guidance is required. Use coaching and emotional intelligence skills to form strong bonds and support with less tangible personnel challenges. Design, drive and oversee internal team processes that support recruitment, onboarding and retention. Assist the Senior Data Architect and Data Engineering Leads in the enforcement of best practice and procedure ensuring that peer reviews and testing stages are adhered to. Represent the Data Engineering Team at formal meetings as needed, chairing where appropriate. Provide cover when required & appropriate for Data Engineering colleagues. Perform line management responsibilities for any members of staff assigned to them.

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