Lead Solution Designer

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Hybrid work

Learning & development

Salary packaging

Equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Sydney is seeking a leader to head the Solution Design team responsible for shaping data governance across Collibra and related platforms. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, architects and engineers to translate requirements into delivery-ready designs and establish direction, standards, and priorities for the team during handover to implementation.

The role demands strong leadership, deep data governance knowledge, and experience guiding workshops to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience leading solution design initiatives for enterprise data governance platforms and translating business needs into practical solution designs.
• Strong knowledge of data governance platforms, application interfaces, integration approaches, workflow capabilities and automation concepts.
• Experience working with enterprise data environments, including data warehouses, data lakes, reporting platforms and data integration tools.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to guide teams and facilitate business workshops.
• Relevant qualifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent practical experience, with certifications in Collibra or similar data governance platforms viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Solution Design team responsible for shaping data governance solutions across Collibra and related platforms.
• Work with business stakeholders, architects and engineering teams to understand requirements, lead discovery and proof-of-concept activities, and prepare clear, delivery-ready designs for implementation.
• Set the direction, standards and priorities for the team while supporting high-quality outcomes across solution design and engineering handover.

Skills

Solution design leadership

Data governance expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering degree

Tools

Collibra

Data integration tools

Job description

Our team within Finance, People and Engagement Enterprise Technology enables effective data governance across Macquarie through Collibra and related platforms. We work closely with business and technology teams to design practical, scalable solutions that support data management and governance objectives.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

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In this role you will lead the Solution Design team responsible for shaping data governance solutions across Collibra and related platforms. You will work with business stakeholders, architects and engineering teams to understand requirements, lead discovery and proof‑of‑concept activities, and prepare clear, delivery‑ready designs for implementation. You will also set the direction, standards and priorities for the team while supporting high‑quality outcomes across solution design and engineering handover.

What you offer

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• Experience leading solution design initiatives for enterprise data governance platforms and translating business needs into practical solution designs.
• Strong knowledge of data governance platforms, application interfaces, integration approaches, workflow capabilities and automation concepts.
• Experience working with enterprise data environments, including data warehouses, data lakes, reporting platforms and data integration tools.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to guide teams and facilitate business workshops.
• Relevant qualifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent practical experience, with certifications in Collibra or similar data governance platforms viewed favourably.

What we offer

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At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non‑primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Technology

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Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We’re a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.