Lead Data Project Manager

Specsavers Support Office; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus scheme

On-site free parking

EV charging bays

Birthday, Volunteer, PD and Paid Paren

Fully funded social club

Two free glasses per year

Job summary

Specsavers ANZ is seeking a seasoned Data Project Delivery leader to balance leadership and delivery responsibilities. You will guide a team of Data Project Managers and oversee major data initiatives, ensuring delivery to scope, time, cost and quality while strengthening governance and portfolio practices.

You will drive cross-functional delivery with Technology, Data, PMO and Change stakeholders, reporting to the Head of Data (ANZ).

Qualifications

• 10+ years in delivering complex projects and programs.
• 5+ years leading large-scale data and tech initiatives.
• Proven people leadership, coaching and capability development.
• Strong knowledge of data platforms, analytics, and architecture.
• Experience with waterfall, agile and hybrid delivery.
• PMO governance, standards and reporting expertise.
• PRINCE2 and Agile certifications highly regarded.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Jira, Confluence and Halo.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Data Project Management team.
• Deliver complex data/tech projects from initiation to BAU transition.
• Drive governance, portfolio management, and reporting standards.
• Manage scope, budgets, timelines, risks and dependencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders; escalate delivery challenges.

Skills

People leadership

Data project delivery

Governance & portfolio mgmt

Stakeholder management

PMO practices improvement

PRINCE2 & Agile

Microsoft 365

Jira & Confluence

Halo

Hybrid delivery methods

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Halo

Microsoft 365

Job description

At Specsavers, we know that to reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bringout your best. We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture.

Proud to be recognised as Australia’s #1 Best Place to Work for 2026 ranked 12th on Fortune’s list of the World’s 25 Best Workplaces. Here’s a taste of just some of our perks:

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Two free pairs of glasses each year
• On-site free parking, including dedicated EV charging bays
• Birthday, Volunteer, Professional Development and Paid Parental Leave
• Fully funded social club – provides a wide range of activities throughout the year

So, if you like the sound of working for a company that’s dedicated to improving the lives of both their people and customers - we think you’d look good at Specsavers.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Data (ANZ), you'll balance leadership and delivery responsibilities, spending approximately 20-30% of your time leading and uplifting the Data Project Management practice and 70-80% managing major data projects. You'll be responsible for driving data project delivery excellence, strengthening governance and portfolio management practices, and ensuring projects are delivered to scope, time, cost and quality expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of Data Project Managers, fostering capability growth, engagement and delivery excellence.
• Deliver complex, multi-stream data and technology projects from initiation through to successful transition into BAU operations.
• Drive continuous improvement of data project and portfolio management practices, governance frameworks, tools and reporting standards.
• Manage data project scope, budgets, timelines, risks, dependencies and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional delivery teams and collaborate with Technology, Data, PMO, Change and Transformation stakeholders, acting as the key escalation point for delivery challenges and portfolio decision-making.

About you

You’ll be a seasoned data project delivery leader who combines strong people leadership with deep experience delivering enterprise-scale data and technology initiatives. You’ll bring:

• 10+ years’ experience delivering complex project and program initiatives, including 5+ years leading large-scale data and technology projects within complex, matrixed environments.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring and capability development of Project Managers
• Strong understanding of data platforms, analytics technologies and data architecture concepts.
• Expertise across waterfall, agile and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience improving data delivery and PMO practices, governance frameworks and delivery standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Formal project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 and Agile certifications.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Jira, Confluence and Halo.

About Us:

At Specsavers we believe a diverse, inclusive and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. When it comes to flexibility, we understand that one size doesn't fit all. Our flexible working at Specsavers enables us to work in ways that support our lifestyle to help us balance our career with the other important things in life.

Creating a great place to work for our people is pinnacle to us and along with our Behaviours is at the core of everything we do, ensuring our people feel good, cared for and smart. We like to think it’s a fun and positive place to work – why not have a look for yourself https://join.specsavers.com/au/.Applicants for the role are required to have current working rights as per, relevant government legislation.

At Specsavers, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming part of a movement that’s making expert care accessible to communities across Australia and New Zealand.

With a growing network of more than 400 stores, we’re proud to be a company that’s driven by purpose. Whether you're just starting out, building your career, or dreaming of running your own business, we’ll help you see your potential more clearly every step of the way.

We believe in making a real difference – for our customers and our people. So, if you're looking for a place where passion meets purpose, and where your growth is part of our vision, Specsavers is the place to be.

At Specsavers, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming part of a movement that’s making expert care accessible to communities across Australia and New Zealand.

With a growing network of more than 400 stores, we’re proud to be a company that’s driven by purpose. Whether you're just starting out, building your career, or dreaming of running your own business, we’ll help you see your potential more clearly every step of the way.

We believe in making a real difference – for our customers and our people. So, if you're looking for a place where passion meets purpose, and where your growth is part of our vision, Specsavers is the place to be.