People Manager, Data Engineering

Take your career to the next level with the only consulting firm born in AI and delivering with AI.

At Atrium, we're not simply adapting to an AI-driven world — we've helped define it since our founding. Our clients partner with us because we turn potential into measurable impact, reshaping industries, realizing exponential value, and empowering organizations to thrive in an era of unprecedented technological advancement.

As pioneers in AI-assisted delivery, we're constantly optimizing how we deliver services for greater speed, accuracy, and efficiency. This commitment allows us to repeatedly deliver outcomes that other Salesforce and Snowflake partners merely promise. Care to join us?

Who are you?

You're a brilliant collaborator who likes solving complex problems and takes ownership to get things done. You enjoy collaborating across teams and are enthusiastic about contributing to ensure everyone succeeds.

As a People Manager, Data Engineering you will lead and support our growing team of Data Engineers. This crucial role is dedicated entirely to the operational and professional development of our engineering talent, enabling our technical leaders and architects to focus purely on delivery, technical excellence, and strategic growth. If you are passionate about fostering a positive team culture, driving individual growth, and streamlining operational efficiency, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for Data Engineering team, providing mentorship, guidance, and support
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture
• Address team member concerns, resolve minor conflicts, and escalate complex issues appropriately
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with each team member to discuss performance, challenges, and career aspirations
• Facilitate performance reviews, gather 360-degree feedback, and communicate constructive feedback effectively
• Develop and monitor individual growth plans and learning paths, identifying relevant training and development opportunities for junior team members
• Collaborate with technical leadership to identify skill gaps and align training with project needs
• Manage project allocations for your team, ensuring optimal utilization and aligning skills with project requirements
• Track and approve team members' time cards accurately and efficiently
• Monitor current project statuses from a people perspective, understanding workload and potential burnout, and communicating risks to relevant stakeholders
• Stay informed about upcoming opportunities to proactively plan resource availability.
• Utilise HRMS tools for onboarding, offboarding, leave management, and other administrative tasks for your team
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with internal communications, disseminating company updates and gathering team feedback
• Contribute to broader practice operations initiatives, potentially assisting with P&L related inputs from a people utilization standpoint
• Support initiatives aimed at improving overall team efficiency and operational excellence within Data Engineering

In this role, you will have:

• B.Tech degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Project Management or equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education
• 10+ years of experience in a people management, team lead, or project coordination role, ideally within a technology or consulting environment
• Demonstrated experience managing team members, performance, and professional development
• Strong understanding of operational aspects like resource allocation, time tracking, and project status reporting
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust
• High level of empathy, emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for people development
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with HRMS tools and project management software
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Next Steps

Our recruitment process is highly personalized. Some candidates complete the hiring process in one week, others may take longer as it's important to ensure a qualified and compatible match.. It's all about timing and can be a journey as we continue to learn about one another. We want to get to know you and encourage you to be selective as well After all, deciding to join a company is a big decision

At Atrium, we believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.