People Manager (Data Engineering)

Are you passionate about fostering team growth and collaboration within a dynamic tech environment? Do you thrive on driving results and empowering individuals to reach their full potential? Kramp, a leader in the agricultural market for parts and e-commerce innovations, is seeking a People Manager to lead our data engineering teams to new heights. 

Kramp Group discovers and builds e-commerce, supply chain, finance & data solutions that are aiming at giving the agi-tech industry a push forward. We’re building a digital platform, serving thousands of customers and generating a turnover of over one billion euros per year.  

Who is your team?  

As a team, we are defined not just by what we do, but how we do it. We are committed to our DNA of being proactive, collaborating, taking ownership, and continuously learning.  

Our mission? To build and maintain the foundation that powers Kramp’s data-driven future. As the leader of this team, you will guide your engineers in enabling a modern, secure, and scalable data infrastructure that transforms raw data into golden assets for the entire organization.  

We’re not just supporting the business - we’re leading transformation. On a cutting-edge data platform powered by the Google Cloud Platform, dbt Cloud, Tableau & Striim, you will foster an environment where Data & Analytics, and AI Engineering can thrive. This is the team shaping what’s next, and you will be at the heart of it, leading the talented individuals who build our foundational pipelines and future-ready AI tools.  

What is your role?  

As the People Manager, you will play a critical role and a key leader within our Data Office, an international and growing department of around 20 professionals driving data innovations from the core.  

This role specifically focuses on leading a team of approximately 15 engineers. With your passion for facilitating, coaching and empowering you make sure the teams are performing at their best. You will be reporting to the Head of Data and together with Product Owners, Architects & Tech Leads ensure that the teams are well-equipped to facilitate growth.  

• The primary focus will be cultivating a positive and supportive team culture by establishing healthy rituals that align with our DNA.  

• Coach and mentor by applying the formal development framework to identify, provide feedback and support the individual growth of each team member, helping them advance in their careers.  

• Establish the team as a true Center of Excellence by driving best practices, knowledge sharing, and ensuring a high standard of work. 

• Build a capable workforce and owning the full talent lifecycle from hiring and onboarding to ensuring their successful integration and performance management.  

• Empower and guide the team within an Agile SCRUM environment, focusing on their well-being, creating clarity, fostering trust and removing obstacles, so they can do their best work and deliver to the expected standards.  

• Collaborate closely with the Product Owner to ensure strategic alignment while maintaining a primary focus on team health, satisfaction, and overall performance. 

Who are you? 

• Minimum 4 of experience in management resources (10+FTE) and lead people to deliver on objectives in a tech/digital or e-commerce environment. 

• Hands-on experience in Agile Leadership/Support roles such as Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or Product Owner, working closely with engineering teams. 

• Ability to be a trusted advisor to the Leadership team when it comes to People Strategy & Growth, offering guidance and support to help the organization achieve its overarching goals.   

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and strong communication and relationship-building skills.  

• Experience in creating a collaborative and innovative team environment, preferably within a cloud context (GCP or AWS), is a strong plus. 

• This role follows a hybrid working model and requires regular presence at both our headquarters in Varsseveld and our Utrecht office. Occasional travel to other European locations will be required. 

What do we offer?   

We are an ambitious, fast-growing, and financially sound organization. You can expect:  

• 25 vacation days and 12 ADV days (based on a fulltime contract) 

• Flexible working policy in hours and location 

• Travel and working from home allowance 

• Profit sharing bonus 

• Budget for training and courses 

• Generous pension plan 
     

Do you want to join us?  
In case you feel challenged by the above role description and requirements, we are interested in meeting you! Please use the application button and send your CV and cover letter. 

If you do not fully meet all requirements for this role, and you think you would be a good match for us, please apply and convince us. 

Do you have a question about this role? Please do not hesitate to contact Opal Srithaporn, Talent Acquisition Specialist,  Opal.srithaporn@kramp.com

About us  

Thanks to our ambitions we are active throughout Europe: a leading position in the agricultural market for parts. We heavily invest in E-Business and innovations. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to run their business. Working at Kramp means working with over 3500 international colleagues. The people at Kramp are enthusiastic, professional, and involved. We speak our customers’ language, understand their challenges, and earn their trust to exceed their expectations. Our promise “It’s that easy” is embedded in our culture and DNA. 
   

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