Senior Data Manager

Amentum; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services firm is seeking a Senior Data Manager based in Sydney, NSW, to lead data governance and analytics for a key transformation program. This pivotal role will drive the development of data management frameworks, ensuring data quality and accessibility across operations. Qualified candidates should possess a degree in IT or a related field, with expertise in ERP platforms and SQL. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders to support strategic objectives and improve data integrity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthy work-life balance

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience with major ERP platforms.
• Deep knowledge of targeted data applications.
• DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of data management frameworks.
• Oversee data quality and lifecycle management.
• Enable advanced analytics for strategic objectives.

Skills

Expertise with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

SQL

Data management best practices

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in IT, Data Science, Computer Science

Job description

Senior Data Manager

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

Role Description

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in one of Defence’s most complex and strategic transformation programs? We are seeking a Senior Data Manager to lead the way in shaping data governance, integrity and analytics for a program that is redefining maritime sustainment and operational excellence.

As a Senior Data Manager, you will be at the forefront of a high-impact transformation initiative, driving the development and implementation of robust data management frameworks. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, secure, and accessible data that underpins decision-making across engineering, logistics, and sustainment operations. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, technical experts, and program leaders to:

1. Establish and maintain data governance standards and compliance.
2. Oversee data architecture, quality assurance, and lifecycle management.
3. Enable advanced analytics and reporting to support strategic objectives.
4. Champion best practices in data integrity and configuration control.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse, report, and advise on data requirements.
• Remediate and prepare data across tranches to ensure conformance to business requirements.
• Build team capacity in data management, including forecasting data risk and residual data remediation.
• Develop a plan to improve data quality over time, including governance policies, quality metrics, and monitoring procedures.
• Liaise with business units to undertake required data remediation, providing targeted guidance.
• Align work package scope with organisational requirements.
• Manage data preparation reports and data quality improvement plans to ensure readiness for migration and conversion.
• Provide expert advice on targeted data applications and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher in Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Engineering or related discipline
• Proven experience with major ERP platforms (e.g. SAP, Oracle)
• Deep knowledge of targeted data applications and ability to provide expert advice.
• SQL certified and experienced
• DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• Ability to develop and implement data quality improvement plans
• Demonstrated success in producing accurate data preparation reports.

Location

Sydney, NSW

Weekly Hours

40

Equal Opportunity Employer (Legal Statement)

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs).