Data Platform Manager

Location: Greater London

## Data Platform Manager Apply locations:
Canary Wharf, London, E14time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
July 26, 2026 (8 days left to apply) job requisition :
R2813

Department:
Technology
Company:
Canary Wharf Limited
Reporting to:
Director - Technology              
** JOB SUMMARY
** Reporting to the Enterprise Systems Manager, the Data Platform Manager will be accountable for the strategy, governance, performance and continuous development of CWG’s enterprise data platform. The role will ensure that Microsoft Fabric and associated data technologies provide trusted, secure, scalable and well-governed data capabilities that support business intelligence, analytics, digital products, enterprise applications and future AI-enabled opportunities.
The post holder will own the strategic roadmap for the enterprise data platform, defining the standards, architectures, operating model and governance frameworks required to manage data as a business asset. Working closely with business stakeholders, Enterprise Systems, Digital and Data Engineering, Information Security, Architecture, Infrastructure and external partners, the role will ensure data is ingested, integrated, modelled and made available in a controlled, consistent and reusable way.
This is a technical leadership role within the Technology Department, responsible for enabling better decision-making, improving data quality, reducing duplication and ensuring data platform investment delivers measurable value to CWG. The role will balance strategic ownership with strong technical understanding, providing clear direction on platform design, service standards, data governance, vendor engagement and the safe adoption of modern data capabilities across the organisation.
Salary: £95,000-£105,000 (depending on experience)  Working Pattern:
Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day working remote)  Closing Date:
Sunday 26th July (subject to application response)
** MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Own and maintain the strategic roadmap for CWG’s enterprise data platform, ensuring Microsoft Fabric and associated technologies are aligned to business priorities, enterprise architecture and long-term digital objectives.
* Define, implement and continuously improve enterprise data platform standards, patterns and principles covering architecture, governance, data quality, metadata, semantic consistency, reuse and service operation.
* Act as the primary technology owner for the enterprise data platform, ensuring services are secure, scalable, resilient, supportable and fit for current and future business requirements.
* Establish and maintain data governance frameworks in partnership with business owners, Information Security and Technology teams, ensuring data ownership, access controls, quality, lineage, retention and compliance obligations are clearly defined and managed.
* Work with Enterprise Systems, Digital and Data Engineering and business stakeholders to ensure data from core platforms and operational systems is integrated in a controlled, reusable and business-aligned way.
* Partner with senior stakeholders to understand reporting, analytics and data product requirements, challenge demand constructively and ensure platform activity is prioritised against business value, risk and strategic importance.
* Provide platform ownership, standards and technical assurance for Microsoft Fabric and associated data services, ensuring architecture, workspace management, performance, administration and operational controls are clearly defined and aligned with the Data Engineering team’s delivery responsibilities.
* Ensure enterprise data models and shared datasets are designed to support trusted business intelligence, self-service analytics, automation, digital products and future AI use cases.
* Manage platform risks, issues, dependencies and technical debt, ensuring appropriate controls, remediation plans and escalation routes are in place.
* Manage vendor, partner and Microsoft relationships where required, ensuring suppliers are held to account for delivery quality, service performance, roadmap alignment, commercial value and adherence to CWG standards.
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