As our Data Product Manager for the Enterprise Data Platform, you'll own the foundations that enable every data product, insight and partnership across Virgin Red. You'll shape the strategy, roadmap and future of a platform that's secure, scalable and built for reuse, while working hand in hand with engineers to solve complex technical challenges that have a real business impact.
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Own the vision, roadmap and priorities for Virgin Red's enterprise data platform, making sure it continues to meet the needs of the business today and tomorrow.
- Work closely with engineers, architects and security teams to build scalable, reliable and cost-effective data platform capabilities.
- Lead the development of data sharing, data exchange and marketplace capabilities that enable teams and partners to access data in smarter ways.
- Champion reusable platform solutions over one-off builds, helping teams move faster while reducing complexity and long-term cost.
- Balance technical investment with business priorities, making informed trade-offs that deliver the greatest value.
- Act as the voice of the platform across planning, governance and prioritisation, bringing technical concepts to life for a wide range of stakeholders.
- Help create a brilliant developer experience by improving the tools, platforms and capabilities used by engineers, analysts and data scientists.
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Experience building or owning enterprise-scale data platforms, either as a Data Engineer who has moved into Product Management, or as a Data Product Manager with a strong engineering background.
- A technical foundation that allows you to build credibility with engineers and confidently challenge technical decisions.
- Experience delivering data marketplace, data exchange or data sharing capabilities at scale – this is a key differentiator for the role.
- Strong understanding of data engineering concepts including data pipelines, data modelling, platform architecture and integration patterns.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business outcomes.
- A product mindset, with experience balancing long-term platform strategy alongside the immediate needs of the business.
We know life doesn’t stop when work starts. So we’ve built our benefits to support you - at work and beyond.
- Life – support when it matters most, with healthcare from day one, family-friendly policies and help for life’s bigger moments
- Work – the foundations that set you up for the future, including a competitive pension, life assurance and options like our EV scheme
- Spirit – space to grow and enjoy the journey, with a personal learning budget, mentoring, volunteering time… and our famous “Screw it, let’s do it” pot
It’s all designed to help you feel your best, do your best, and enjoy the ride - with a few extra Virgin touches along the way (because we don’t really do “standard”).
The essentials
- Salary: £108,000 - £132,000 + bonus — we’re big on transparency, so no smoke and mirrors here. We’ll always offer a salary that reflects your experience, with room to grow within the range.
- Where you’ll work: We come together in the office approx. 1-2 days a week — the rest is yours to work in your own space
- Close date: 11 August 2026
Bring your whole self
We welcome people from all walks of life, with all kinds of experiences and ways of thinking. Different perspectives, however your mind works, help us see things differently and do things better.
If there’s anything we can do to support you through the hiring process, just let us know, we’ll always do our best to make it work for you.
We believe in using business as a force for good, creating positive change for our people, our communities and the world around us. That includes being a Fair Chance employer and championing strengths like dyslexic thinking - staying open, listening to individual circumstances and focusing on potential.
Where could this role take you? Your Virgin adventure starts here.
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We make it easy for people to earn and spend Virgin Points on everything from everyday treats to once-in-a-lifetime moments. But it’s not just about rewards - it’s about creating a deeper connection to the Virgin experience and making every interaction feel a little more special.
As part of the wider Virgin family, we think big but work hands-on. It’s fast-moving, collaborative, and full of opportunities to try new things and make your mark.
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