Associate Director | Digital & Data

Turner & Townsend; Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work-life balance

Flexible working environment

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Australia is seeking an Associate Director to lead strategic initiatives in digital and data solutions. You will drive digital solutions for major infrastructure programs and oversee client deliveries, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Agile methodologies, data architecture, and project controls. A commitment to collaboration and stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Baseline clearance (Australian citizen) due to the nature of the client.
• Proven experience in project controls and PMO systems.
• Experience with testing methodologies including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive digital solutions for major infrastructure programs.
• Lead bid management and bid writing activities.
• Oversee critical client deliveries and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Skills

Agile delivery methodologies

Data reporting and dashboarding solutions

SQL

Python

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft SQL

Azure Synapse

Databricks

Job description

Associate Director | Digital & Data

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Based in Adelaide, this full‑time role offers the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, foster client confidence, and grow a high‑performing team committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive digital solutions for major infrastructure programs, with a focus on client engagement and delivery excellence.
• Lead bid management and bid writing activities, securing new opportunities and partnerships.
• Oversee critical client deliveries, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and digital best practices.
• Develop and implement robust PMO and project controls systems to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Mentor and grow a multidisciplinary team, fostering capability in digital infrastructure delivery.

Qualifications

• Baseline clearance (Australian citizen) due to the nature of the client.
• Proven experience implementing data reporting and dashboarding solutions.
• Expertise in Agile delivery methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of data architecture, particularly within the Microsoft Azure data stack.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and/or Python.
• Exceptional experience in Project Controls and PMO systems.
• Experience with testing methodologies including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Familiarity with data science techniques and best practices.
• Understanding of data modelling, including Kimball methodology.
• Ability to translate Azure data solution designs into actionable implementations.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
• Exposure to Digital Twin and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Collaborative mindset with attention to detail.

Technical Proficiency

• Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau – advanced).
• Programming (Python, R, MS Visual Studio – intermediate).
• MS365 Power Platform (Apps, Automate – intermediate).
• Database platforms including Microsoft SQL, SSMS, Azure Synapse, Databricks.
• Familiarity with PMO and contract management systems such as EcoSys, Planview, Oracle Aconex, and Unifier.

Additional Information

Our people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.