Senior IT Manager, Data Engineering

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Job Function:
Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:
Data Engineering

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Limerick, Ireland

Job Description:

Senior Manager, Data Engineering

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Manager of Data Engineering to join our regional Data Engineering Chapter leadership team.

This strategic role will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, efficient, and secure data solutions that power our most critical business initiatives—from foundational data management and analytics to innovative decision science and GenAI enablement, primarily focused on the Supply Chain Innovative Medicine portfolio.

As a key partner to both Regional and Global Data Engineering Service Owners and Business partners, you will drive operational excellence across data engineering services, ensure alignment with enterprise-wide technology strategies, and cultivate a high-performing, innovation-led team culture.

This role demands a rare blend of technical depth, strategic foresight, and servant leadership, further developing Service Industrialization.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy


* Drive the strategic direction and delivery of core data engineering services across the regional platform.


* Collaborate with Business Technology and functional partners to shape future demand and define investment priorities.


* Lead multi-functional planning and delivery using modern, stable team constructs to enhance resource utilization and team performance.


* Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the data engineering team.


* Represent the organization at industry events to showcase thought leadership and keep abreast of emerging technologies and trends.

Architecture & Infrastructure



* Define and implement the technical architecture for enterprise-grade data platforms (SC IM STRATA, OWL, GoldenBatch), aligned with strategic business outcomes and data governance standard methodologies.


* Ensure the design and development of robust, scalable data pipelines, data warehousing, and business intelligence solutions.


* Champion a “quality-first” approach, incorporating practices like test automation development, automated testing, and zero-defect delivery.


* Responsible for infrastructure decisions to ensure performance, security, and cost-eff...