Data Platform Manager

Collinson is the global, privately-owned company dedicated to helping the world to travel with ease and confidence. The group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement, and insurance solutions for over 400 million consumers.


Collinson is the operator of Priority Pass, the world’s original and leading airport experiences programme. Travellers can access a network of 1,500+ lounges and travel experiences, including dining, retail, sleep and spa, in over 650 airports in 148 countries, helping to elevate the journey into something special. We work with the world’s leading payment networks, over 1,400 banks, 90 airlines and 20 hotel groups worldwide.

We have been bringing innovation to the market since inception – from launching the first independent global VIP lounge access Programme, Priority Pass to being the first to sell direct travel insurance in the UK through Columbus Direct and creating the first loyalty agency of its kind in the travel sector with ICLP. Today we still invest heavily in innovation to ensure that we continue to deliver superior customer experiences.

Key clients include Mastercard, American Express, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, LATAM, Flying Blue, Accor, EasyJet, HSBC, Chase, HDFC.

Our mission is focused on doing good beyond profit, which for us means we seek out opportunities for our people to share in our success and that we give back to the communities and people within which we work.

Never short of ambition, the success of our business is delivered through the diverse and talented team of over 2,200 global colleagues.

Are you passionate about driving innovation through data? At Collinson, we are on the lookout for a Data Platform Manager to lead the strategic development, operational excellence, and evolution of our data platform and integrated data marketplace.

In this key role, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering data products that create real value for our clients and the business. You will play a key part in turning data into actionable insights, enhancing decision-making, and supporting Collinson’s growth through data-driven strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Development & Management

• Oversee the design and operation of a robust, scalable data platform.
• Define and execute a strategic roadmap to deliver high-value data products.

Data Marketplace Integration

• Lead the integration and evolution of the data marketplace to align with market and tech trends.
• Maximise platform impact within the wider digital ecosystem.

Product Innovation

• Identify market opportunities and lead the development of innovative data products.
• Translate client and business needs into practical, value-driven data solutions.

Delivery & Reliability

• Ensure on-time, high-performance delivery of data platform initiatives.
• Apply best practices in CI/CD and platform operations.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, analytics, product, and business teams.
• Clearly communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and negotiate with third-party vendors to ensure value and alignment.
• Ensure strong relationships that support platform goals and business strategy.

Compliance & Governance

• Uphold high standards in data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.

Project & People Leadership

• Lead and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Mentor and coach team members, cultivating an innovative and collaborative culture.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience in data platform management, data product development, and marketplace strategy.
• Strong technical background in modern data architectures (SQL, NoSQL, Snowflake, Kafka, AWS).
• Deep knowledge of data governance, security, and privacy.
• Agile project management and team leadership experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Collinson is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes differences in all their forms including: colour, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, family status, age, individuals with disabilities and people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences as we strongly believe this contributes to our on-going success.

We are focused on continually evolving our purpose driven, high performing culture, providing an environment where our people have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and do interesting and meaningful work. Our company values are: Take Action, Do the right thing, One team and Be insight led. These help guide everything we do internally in terms of how we think, act and interact, right through to how we deliver value to our customers and clients.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

If you need any extra support throughout the interview process, then please email us at [email protected]