Lead - Data Management

ANZ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ANZ is seeking an experienced Lead, Data Management to join the Organisation Design & Implementation team within Talent & Culture Strategy, Planning & Delivery. The role leads end-to-end data management for workforce transformation, driving governance, optimisation and automation while ensuring high-quality, accessible data to support informed decisions and successful outcomes.

Role location options include Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, with a 12-month fixed term contract (secondment).

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance and data management within large organisations.
• Ability to translate data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Experience leading automation or transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of data quality, controls and risk management.
• Ability to partner with HR, workforce or organisational data teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, governance and continuous improvement of workforce data management.
• Partner with Talent & Culture to optimise data processes for delivery.
• Drive data quality standards, controls and governance frameworks.
• Identify and implement automation that reduces manual processing.
• Monitor data risks, issues and dependencies and resolve them proactively.
• Support new systems, tools and processes with stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Automation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Job description

Department:T&C Organisation Design & Implementation

Division:Talent & Culture

Location:Sydney

About Us

At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

About the Role

We're seeking an experiencedLead, Data Management to join our Organisation Design & Implementation (OD&I) team within Talent & Culture Strategy, Planning & Delivery.

This is a pivotal role responsible for leading the end-to-end data management practice that supports workforce transformation delivery across ANZ. You'll drive data governance, optimisation and automation initiatives while ensuring high-quality, accurate and accessible workforce data that enables informed decision-making and successful transformation outcomes.

Working across multiple stakeholders and systems, you'll identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen data integrity, reduce manual effort and improve the way workforce transformation data is managed and leveraged across the organisation.

Role Location: Melbourne, Sydney or BrisbaneRole Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Secondment)

What will your day look like?

• Lead the strategy, governance and continuous improvement of workforce transformation data management practices.
• Partner with stakeholders across Talent & Culture to optimise data processes and improve end-to-end workforce transformation delivery.
• Drive data quality standards, controls and governance frameworks to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability.
• Identify and implement automation and optimisation opportunities that improve efficiency and reduce manual processing.
• Monitor, manage and resolve data risks, issues and dependencies through proactive analysis and problem solving.
• Support the implementation of new systems, tools and processes, driving stakeholder engagement and adoption.
• Champion data management best practice and continuous improvement across the team.

What will you bring?

To grow and be successful in this role, ideally you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in data management, governance and process optimisation within a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Experience leading automation, continuous improvement or transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of data quality, controls, governance frameworks and risk management principles.
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple business areas.
• Experience working with HR, workforce or organisational data highly regarded.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation, problem solving and continuous improvement.

You're not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ, a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we'd love to hear from you.