Data Engineering Manager

Imagine leading a multicultural cross-functional team of data engineers and collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and global stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in building and scaling high-quality, cloud-native data products on our global cloud-based data platform, driving data-driven business transformation across Pandora – the world’s largest jewellery brand. 

Your mission is to ensure excellence in engineering practices, delivery of reliable and scalable data solutions, and nurturing of a high-performing, innovative team. This is a leadership role with a strong technical foundation. 

We love that you will… 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of skilled data engineers working on the Azure PaaS stack. 

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture within the team. 

• Support career growth through coaching, performance reviews, and development plans. 

• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other stakeholders to design and deliver scalable data solutions and analytics products. 

• Ensure timely delivery of data products aligned with business goals and technical standards. 

• Drive best practices in data engineering, including CI/CD, testing, data modelling, and engineering quality. 

• Drive the modernization journey from IaaS to Azure PaaS using technologies like ADF, Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, and Analysis Services. 

• Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term platform evolution, supporting use cases across analytics, AI, and reporting. 

• Promote innovation by exploring new tools, frameworks, and practices to improve data product development. 

• Balance technical debt and feature development, ensuring scalability and maintainability. 

We love that you are… 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or a related field. 

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering roles with increasing responsibility. 

• 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role. 

• Deep expertise in Azure Data Services (Databricks, Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse). 

• Strong understanding of data architecture, data modelling, and warehousing concepts. 

• Experience within SQL, PySpark, and Python  

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD and DevOps,  

• Familiarity with containerization and streaming technologies is a bonus. 

• Strong understanding of modern data governance, quality, and observability practices. 

• Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship management skills. 

• Comfortable working in a virtual, multicultural, and agile environment. 

Welcome to our Crafting & Supply 

The magic happens at our crafting facilities, where we combine centuries-old crafting traditions and high-quality materials with modern production techniques. You will be warmly greeted with over 13,000 craftspeople who are excellent at crafting and supplying the world’s largest jewellery brand with our craftsmanship. You will be part of a team of D&A Management people and report to VP, Data & Analytics. 

Join a team that is as diverse and inclusive as our jewellery. We believe and value creative thinking and ensure that there’s equitable opportunities for all. 

• Foster your growth and craft opportunities through our learning and development programmes. 

• At Pandora, no effort or contribution goes unnoticed. We offer a wide range of opportunities and benefits to ensure that our employees feel valued, supported, and cared for. 

• Transportation services are also available to drop you at the closet BTS station and other community areas.  

About Pandora Crafting & Supply  

Pandora started crafting its jewellery in Thailand in 1989, where our founders fell in love with the delicate craftsmanship of the Thai people. To date, there are two crafting facilities in Thailand, Bangkok, and Lamphun, and we employ more than 13,000 skilled craftspeople. By the end of 2024, there are 113 million pieces sold globally, all of which were hand-finished here in Thailand by our skilled craftspeople using high-quality raw materials and sustainable methods.   

About Pandora Group  

Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand. Designed in Denmark and crafted in Thailand, Pandora jewellery provides endless opportunities for personalisation, allowing people to express their passions and show who they are. The company’s products are made from high-quality materials and sold in more than 100 countries through 6,785 points of sale, including 2,788 concept stores. 

Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and is sourcing lab-grown stones and recycled silver and gold for all its jewellery. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide, is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange, and generated sales of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.25 billion) in 2024.