Lead Data Manager

Ressam; Tasmania; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RESSAM invites applications for a Lead Data Manager role supporting a Federal Government client. You will spearhead data strategy, governance and insights across multiple business units, ensuring high-quality analytics using Power BI and Purview.

You will lead a team, engage stakeholders, manage priorities and drive data-driven decision making while aligning with APS values and security requirements for Australian government data assets.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience analysing complex data and translating findings into insights.
• Experience developing dashboards and dashboards in Power BI.
• Experience supporting data governance, classification or reporting in Purview or Microsoft 365.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; manage priorities with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operations of the team including monitoring performance and priorities.
• Develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
• Design and oversee data policies, governance and data quality programs.
• Prepare and review technical and corporate documentation.
• Monitor work output against performance standards and budgets.

Skills

Data leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Governance

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Contract and Location

• Initial contract of up to 12 months with up to 24 months extension
• Based in QLD, ACT, VIC, SA, TAS.
• Requires Baseline security clearance.

• Initial contract of up to 12 months with up to 24 months extension
• Based in QLD, ACT, VIC, SA, TAS.
• Requires Baseline security clearance.

Security

Due to client requirements, candidates must be an Australian citizen with active Baseline Security clearance. Applicants residing outside of Australia or non-citizens will not be considered.

What We Are Looking For

Ressam is currently seeking an experienced Lead Data Manager for an opportunity with a Federal Government client,

Lead Data Manager

Data Manager Lead

Data Managers support organisations with the sourcing, acquisition, management, integration and sharing of data to provide business insights and drive data-based decision making. Data Managers support the instrumentation of Enterprise Data Management across all business units and develops data standards and strategy for the solution.

Data Managers exercise a considerable degree of independence, with decision-making substantially dependent on their high-level judgement and consideration of wider agency implications, with work being performed under the general guidance of senior managers. Data Analyst Managers drive innovation, change in workplace practices and organise work in the context of competing priorities and strategic direction.

Technology Skills

• Microsoft Power BI dashboards, reports and visualisations
• Microsoft Purview

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience analysing complex data, preparing and validating information from multiple sources, and translating findings into clear insights and recommendations.
• Experience developing professional dashboards, reports and visualisations using Microsoft Power BI.
• Practical experience supporting data governance, information management, compliance, classification or reporting activities in Microsoft Purview or a Microsoft 365 environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain complex information, influence outcomes, manage priorities and deliver high-quality work under limited direction

Duties may include some or all of the following

• Lead and support operations of the team including monitoring business performance, setting priorities, and managing resources and workflow
• Lead and manage staff including overseeing the management of performance, attendance and health and wellbeing
• Develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning to increase performance, engagement and retention
• Undertake and assist with business management and workforce planning
• Collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
• Develop standard methodologies, processes and procedures for the data components of ICT and business projects
• Initiate adjustments to data policies and procedures as necessary to improve key performance indicators
• Contribute to and influence ICT strategy resolving conflicts as needed
• Assist with implementation of data quality programs, including measurements initiatives
• Prepare and review a range of written material including technical and corporate documentation
• Monitor and manage work output and quality against established performance standards through interpretation of quality analysis and reporting
• Assist with the management of finances, contracts, procurement, resources and expenditure within area of responsibility
• Manage team contribution to costing processes
• Report on the achievement of business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance to manage overall performance
• Encourage innovation, continuous improvement and manage and support change
• Attend interagency meetings and forums to influence business outcomes and share information
• Engage and partner with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability
• Assist with the development of strategies, operational policy and procedures and change initiatives
• Act with integrity by promoting workplace practices aligned with the APS Values and the APS Code of Conduct
• Exercise delegation in accordance with legislation and guidelines.

Data analysis and insights

• Lead the analysis of complex and varied datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, issues and opportunities using appropriate analytical methods to produce accurate, repeatable and evidence-based findings.
• Integrate and reconcile data from multiple sources, including data cleansing, validation and quality checks.
• Translate complex analysis into clear insights, recommendations and practical actions for decision makers, supported by well-documented analytical approaches, assumptions, definitions, business rules and data limitations.
• Assure the quality, consistency and reliability of analytical outputs produced across the team.

Reporting and Power BI

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality Microsoft Power BI dashboards, reports and visualisations that meet stakeholder needs and support clear, user-centered reporting.
• Develop fit-for-purpose performance measures, reporting definitions and data models that enable consistent, reliable and well-governed reporting.
• Monitor reporting accuracy and performance, investigate anomalies and implement improvements to strengthen the quality and reliability of reporting products.
• Present analytical findings and reporting insights clearly to senior leaders, committees and stakeholders, while promoting effective visualisation practices and appropriate governance of published reports.

Microsoft Purview and data governance

• Apply Microsoft Purview experience to support data discovery, classification, governance, assurance and reporting across the M365 environment.
• Use Purview insights to improve visibility of data holdings, sensitive information, risks, controls and reporting outcomes.
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to validate data classifications, ownership, governance requirements and related policy, legislative and security obligations.
• Identify data quality, privacy, security and governance risks, and support practical improvements to processes, controls and guidance.

Communication and stakeholder engagement

• Prepare high-quality reports, formal communications and presentation materials, and clearly explain complex analytical, reporting and data governance concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build effective partnerships with stakeholders, clarify needs, resolve issues and facilitate discussions or workshops to define requirements, measures, data definitions and priorities.
• Provide clear advice to senior leaders and governance forums, including the implications, limitations and risks associated with analysis, to support informed decisionmaking.

Planning and judgement

• Demonstrate initiative, professional judgement and sound problem-solving skills when analysing complex or ambiguous issues.
• Plan and manage work priorities, including developing clear work plans, timeframes, dependencies and supporting documentation.
• Manage analytical and reporting risks, issues and changes and escalate matters appropriately.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and customer focused culture and act consistently with the APS Values and Code of Conduct.

About the organisation

Our client is at the frontline of government service delivery, supporting millions of Australians, and is front and centre of a vision to be a world leader in government service delivery. It's using cutting-edge technology to build world class platforms and capabilities to help Australians get on with their lives.

Work Arrangements

Hybrid - The Labour Hire Worker is expected to work onsite for the first 6 weeks before a hybrid flexible working arrangement can be considered, unless otherwise negotiated. A hybrid flexible working arrangement may then be considered, ensuring the Labour Hire Worker's residing address is within reasonable travel time and distance of the RFQ location to present onsite in cases of emergency or to meet business requirements. The location is the capital city of selected state/s including Cairns and Robina.