Data Engineering Manager (Chapter Lead) Poland
Wroclaw, PL, 51-502
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Join Volvo Group as a Data Engineering Chapter Lead / Manager in Poland
Are you passionate about data and technology? Do you want to lead a talented team of data engineers in a dynamic, innovative environment? Volvo Group is on an exciting digital transformation journey, and we are looking for a motivated and experienced person to drive our data Helvetica initiatives forward.
About the role
You will combine your technical expertise with your leadership skills to develop, coach, and inspire a team of data engineers. You will be responsible for building a high-performing community of data professionals, ensuring the delivery of robust data pipelines, and implementing best practices in data engineering. You will also perform hands-on work, as data engineer, you will develop data platforms and pipelines using Azure Databricks and other, modern technology stacks.
This will be us - your new colleagues within Data Engineers chapter
Data is a function within Volvo Group Digital & IT with the goal to unlock the power of data for the full Volvo Group to become a fully data-driven company! With data, the core component of our transformation journey, we, together with our data talents, make the Volvo Group 2030 vision happen. We take care of all the aspects of Data, how it is quality assured, documented, made available, prepared, and consumed through BI, Analytics and Machine Learning. We have an ambitious transformation in front of us, with an implementation of the Data Layer in Azure as well as the reinforcement of Data Governance and Data Management in the full Group. . We foster an environment where ideas, thoughts and opinions can be shared. We are team players with clear common ambitions, and we win together.
In our data chapters we are focusing on building our skills and developing our people in the data related skills needed to excel in transforming data into value for our business. We are supporting our employees in becoming highly skilled experts in data that can support all of Volvo Group to become a data driven company.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and coach a team of data engineers in Poland, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
- Drive technical initiatives related to data pipelines, data lakes, data governance, and data management in cloud environments, primarily Azure Databricks
- Build and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure data platforms supporting analytics, AI, and machine learning projects.
- Promote best practices in DataOps, MLOps, DevSecOps, and modern data engineering frameworks like Spark/Databricks, Data Modeling, and Data Governance.
- Collaborate with global teams to share knowledge, align standards, and implement innovative data solutions.
- Manage capacity planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder expectations to ensure timely delivery of data projects.
- Act as a mentor and role model, inspiring your team to grow their skills and reach their full potential.
What we expect?
- Proven experience as a data engineer with a strong technical background in data pipelines, data lakes, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
- Leadership experience, ideally in line organizations or project teams, with a passion for developing talent.
- Deep knowledge of data engineering tools and frameworks such as Databricks, DataOps, MLOps, ETL/ELT, and data governance.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to operate tactically, manage ambiguity, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
- A growth mindset, eager to learn, share knowledge, and drive innovation.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- Impact on the development of crucial products of the premium brand on a global scale
- Participation in international projects and different pieces of training
- Steep learning curve with a state-of-the-art and individualized training program
- Clear career path & extensive development opportunities such as mentoring or coaching programs
- Unlimited access to learning including Azure Academy, Pluralsight, Udemy, Volvo University and many more
- Collaborative environment in Swedish business approach
- Social and sport clubs (Volvo Communities and Volvo Leagues), charity actions
- Work-life balance: we make sure you enjoy quality time away from work
- Contract of employment, flexible working hours, tax-deductible costs
- Financial bonuses: annual, for holidays, as a referral system and rewards for additional contributions
- Private healthcare, psychological care, MyBenefit cafeteria system, subsidy for sports cards and many more...
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Group Digital & IT is the hub for digital development within Volvo Group. Imagine yourself working with cutting-edge technologies in a global team, represented in more than 30 countries. We are dedicated to leading the way of tomorrow’s transport solutions, guided by a strong customer mindset and high level of curiosity, both as individuals and as a team. Here, you will thrive in your career in an environment where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.