Solutions Manager – Data Engineering

We’re proud to be partnering with a respected leader in data management and analytics, delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries. With a tight-knit, multicultural team of 40+ experts, they’ve built a strong reputation in Data, Analytics, and AI space, bringing just the right amount of boldness and brilliance to complex data projects.

We are now hiring a Manager – Data Engineering , a leadership role reporting to the Director of the organization and leading a team of 12 to 15 Data Engineers and 1 Cloud Engineer.

Salary range – NZ$180,000 – NZ$200,000 per annum based on experience and background (flexible for the right fit, let’s talk)

Overview

Role : The role is 25% hands-on billable consulting (lead large, complex projects) : 25% presales (dealing with RFPs wherever necessary) and 50% team management (handling escalations, regular reviews, issues, admin & timesheets, approving leaves and other people issues, career development initiatives). Lead the development of Data Engineering Solutions. Provide project management and administration on complex projects, ensuring oversight of schedules, budgets and timelines. Maintain and nurture excellent ongoing client relationships. Contribute to the continued development of the internal data engineering team’s capabilities. Document industry best practices for Data Engineering & Analytics solutions. Assist the sales team in selling data engineering solutions to customers. Create service offerings and solutions based on the NZ market. Demonstrate leadership and foster team culture. Onsite role : 5 days a week (as a leader).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Data Engineering Solutions.
• Provide project management and administration on complex projects, ensuring schedules, budgets and timelines are met.
• Maintain and nurture excellent ongoing client relationships.
• Contribute to the continued development of internal data engineering team’s capability.
• Document industry best practice for Data Engineering & Analytics solutions.
• Assist the sales team in selling data engineering solutions to customers.
• Create service offerings and solutions based on the NZ market.
• Provide leadership and shape team culture.
• Onsite role : 5 days a week as a leader.

You’re likely the one if you :

Why you’ll love it :

Salary and benefits

Salary range : NZ$180,000 – NZ$200,000 per annum + benefits. Job start date : 22 / 09 / 2025. Job location : Auckland. Job type : Permanent. Job industries : Technology.

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