Data Governance Manager

Harvey Norman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Udemy access

Professional development

Discounts for products

Job summary

Harvey Norman is seeking a seasoned Data Governance Lead to drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of an enterprise data governance framework. You will oversee data catalogue, classification, discovery and lineage, and DLP initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business needs.

You will partner with risk, privacy, and IT teams to embed governance controls, lead forums, and advance data maturity across a large, multicloud environment.

Qualifications

• Expert in enterprise data governance, including policy development and operating models.
• Experience implementing data governance tooling and platforms.
• Strong knowledge of data quality, metadata, privacy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise data governance framework and governance councils.
• Own and optimise data governance platforms (catalogue, classification, discovery, lineage, DLP).
• Collaborate with business, IT, Risk, Legal, Privacy and Architecture teams to embed governance and accountability.
• Drive data governance policy development, controls, and processes and promote data literacy.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Stakeholder management

Azure

Data quality

Metadata management

Data ownership

Regulatory compliance

Governance initiatives

Tools

Purview

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Job description

As one of Australia’s largest retailers of lifestyle products, with more than 300 complexes worldwide, Harvey Norman® has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman® is the place where you can shop with confidence.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer and based onsite at the Silverwater Corporate Office, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Harvey Norman's enterprise data governance framework, policies, standards, and operating model.

You will also own the implementation and optimisation of Data Governance platforms, including data catalogue, data classification, data discovery, data lineage, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, ensuring effective integration across enterprise systems and cloud environments.

As part of this role, you will lead the transformation of Harvey Norman’s data governance capability, ensuring enterprise data is trusted, secure and strategically leveraged to support business growth, regulatory compliance and emerging technologies such as AI.

You will;

• Lead and continuously enhance the enterprise data governance framework, ensuring data is managed consistently and effectively across Harvey Norman.
• Establish and lead Data Governance forums, including the Data Governance Council, Data Owner and Data Steward forums.
• Partner with business, IT, Risk, Legal, Privacy, and Architecture teams to embed governance controls and accountability across business processes and platforms.
• Provide subject matter expertise on data governance, data risk, privacy, regulatory compliance, and third-party risk management.
• Develop and maintain data governance policies, standards, controls, and processes that support data quality, integrity, accessibility, and compliance.
• Lead governance initiatives, including data quality remediation programs, data literacy and awareness campaigns, and capability uplift activities.
• Drive the implementation and ongoing use of data governance tools, including data catalogues, classification, and data discovery solutions.
• Ensure enterprise data is secure, compliant, and trusted, enabling informed decision-making while minimising operational and regulatory risk.

About you

You are an experienced Data Governance professional with a strong track record of developing and embedding enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, policies, and standards. You possess a deep understanding of data management, data quality, metadata, privacy, and regulatory compliance, and are passionate about enabling organisations to maximise the value of their data assets.

You will also have;

• Experience implementing data governance tooling (e.g. Purview, Collibra, Alation, Informatica).
• Experience with data discovery, classification projects.
• Experience operating in cloud environments (Azure or SaaS ecosystems).
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise Data Governance frameworks and operating models.
• Strong knowledge of data management principles, data quality, metadata management, master data management, and governance best practices.
• Sound understanding of privacy legislation, data risk management, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience establishing data ownership and stewardship models and driving accountability across large organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading governance initiatives, data maturity programs, and organisational change.

Certifications (Desirable)

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) – highly relevant for governance.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• DAMA-DMBOK or equivalent formal data governance training.

This opportunity will provide:

• Salary packaging and novated leasingoptions for eligible employees.
• Company paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Access to Udemy an online training platform with over 5,500 courses.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Experience working with an Iconic Australian Brand with global success in NZ, Asia, and Europe.
• A supportive team environment that celebrates diversity and promotes a healthy work and family life balance.
• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products and services.

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.