Data Operations Manager

At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.

Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting‑edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.

Join Kpler’s Maritime Data team as our next Data Operations Manager and help shape the future of maritime intelligence.

In this high-impact leadership role, you will lead and develop a talented team of data professionals while driving the technical capabilities, processes, and operational excellence behind some of Kpler’s most valuable maritime datasets.

Your focus will be on building a high-performing and well-enabled data team: strengthening technical capabilities, improving ways of working, introducing scalable processes and automation, and ensuring the team has the tools, knowledge, and support needed to deliver high-quality, trusted data efficiently.

Working closely with Data, Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams, you will help shape how data is collected, managed, validated, and delivered. You will combine strong people leadership with hands‑on technical expertise to identify opportunities for improvement, solve complex data challenges, and build scalable solutions that support Kpler’s continued growth.

You will also work closely with senior domain experts and specialists covering key maritime data areas, enabling them to focus on their areas of expertise while ensuring the wider team operates effectively, consistently, and efficiently.

If you are passionate about developing people, improving data operations, and using technology to build scalable and efficient data solutions, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a fast-growing global company.

Internally, this role is known as Vessel Data Manager.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of data professionals, fostering ownership, growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build and strengthen the team’s technical capabilities through coaching, enablement, knowledge sharing, and development opportunities.
• Establish and continuously improve data management and operational processes, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and fit for purpose.
• Provide technical leadership across data workflows, including SQL, Python, ETL processes, APIs, data ingestion, automation, and data validation.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of data operations.
• Design, develop, and maintain business logic, data validation frameworks, dashboards, and data workflows.
• Support the adoption and integration of new tools, technologies, and data sources, working closely with relevant technical stakeholders.
• Ensure strong data quality and operational standards through effective monitoring, validation, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with senior domain experts and specialists to enable effective delivery across key maritime datasets.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Data, and Commercial teams to understand requirements, resolve challenges, and improve how data is delivered to customers.
• Define and monitor KPIs and OKRs, using data and insights to identify opportunities for improvement and support strategic decision-making.
• Manage resources and…