Informa Markets

Company Description

Do you want to make an impact?

Informa Tech sits at the heart of a thriving business technology community.

And by providing market insight and market access across multiple specialist technology markets, we connect, inform and inspire the technology industry to build a better, more sustainable world and start conversations that really matter.

At Informa Tech, you'll be joining a vibrant community of over 2000 colleagues across 19 locations, and a fast-paced international company that’s part of the UK’s FTSE 100 group of leading businesses. Where else can you rub shoulders with big brands and leading experts, in exciting places, alongside some of the most respected colleagues in our markets?

Job Description

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Senior Manager of Data Automation will be responsible for leading a team of skilled professionals in designing, developing, and implementing data automation solutions to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency across the organization. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities, driving innovation in data automation practices, and ensuring the successful execution of automation projects. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor a team of data automation engineers and specialists to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business requirements and objectives.
• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for data automation initiatives, aligning with business priorities and organizational goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Design and architect scalable and efficient data automation solutions using industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Oversee the development, testing, and deployment of automation workflows, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project timelines.
• Establish and maintain governance processes, standards, and controls to ensure the reliability, integrity, and security of automated data processes.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of data automation solutions, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements as needed.
• Liaise with third-party vendors and contractors to assess capabilities, evaluate solutions, and leverage external expertise as needed for data automation projects.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors to ensure alignment with project requirements, timelines, and deliverables, providing guidance and support throughout the engagement.
• Stay abreast of advancements in data automation technologies and trends and assess their potential impact on the organization's data strategy.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the status of data automation projects, key performance metrics, and ROI

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in data engineering, data automation, or related roles, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership or management capacity.
• Proven track record of successfully leading data automation projects from conception to implementation, delivering measurable business value.
• Strong technical expertise in data integration, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, data warehousing, and automation tools/platforms (e.g., Python, RPA, SQL, AWS etc.).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Additional Information

You can make a real impact at Informa Tech, because what we do matters – and we do it at scale. Informa Tech is a division of Informa, where no two days are the same and you’ll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community.

Our benefits include: 

• Competitive Leave Policy (Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Voluntary Leave and many more!) 
• Flexible allowance
• Travel/Transportation Allowance
• Sharematch Plan

Employee experience is very important to us. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritize promotions internally.

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law

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