Senior Manager, Consulting (Data & AI Trust)

BDO Administration Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Travel perks and discounts

Professional development support

Community initiatives

Job summary

BDO Australia Pty Ltd in Victoria is seeking a Senior Manager to build and grow our Data Trust capability. You will lead client engagements across data governance, privacy and information management, and help shape BDO's market presence in Data Trust.

Working with Digital, Cyber and Risk Advisory teams, you will mentor consultants and develop repeatable offerings, with a clear pathway towards Director while delivering governance frameworks and AI readiness initiatives for complex clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance, privacy, information management, cyber security, risk advisory or digital consulting environments.
• Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, data stewardship, lifecycle management, privacy and information protection principles.
• Experience delivering Data Trust, information governance, privacy or data management programs from strategy through to implementation.
• Knowledge of leading data governance and compliance platforms, including Microsoft Purview, BigID or similar technologies.
• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop client relationships and contribute to business development outcomes.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance obligations relating to data management, privacy and information governance.
• Experience working within complex organisations, particularly across financial services, government, healthcare or education sectors, will be highly regarded.
• Strong leadership capability with a track record of mentoring and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements across data governance, privacy, data protection, information management and AI readiness initiatives.
• Design and implement governance frameworks, operating models, policies and controls that help organisations manage data effectively and responsibly.
• Deliver Data Trust solutions leveraging platforms such as Microsoft Purview and BigID, including data discovery, classification, retention and compliance capabilities.
• Advise clients on data lifecycle management, privacy obligations, regulatory compliance and information governance best practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across key Victorian markets, identifying opportunities to grow BDO's Data Trust offering.
• Collaborate with teams across Digital, Cyber, Risk Advisory and Data & AI to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Support the development of repeatable service offerings that combine advisory expertise with technology-enabled solutions.
• Contribute to thought leadership, industry engagement and market-facing initiatives that strengthen BDO's profile in Data Trust services.
• Mentor and develop consultants and managers, helping build capability across the broader Data & AI team.
• Drive quality outcomes for clients while contributing to the growth and success of the practice.

Skills

Data governance

Privacy

Information management

Cybersecurity

Risk advisory

Digital consulting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Industry certifications

Tools

Microsoft Purview

BigID

Job description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals. We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully. Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

BDO's Digital team is experiencing significant growth in Data & AI Trust services, with increasing demand from organisations seeking greater visibility, governance and confidence across their data assets. We are seeking a Senior Manager to help build and grow our Data Trust capability in Victoria. This role offers the opportunity to work with complex organisations across financial services, government, healthcare, education and other regulated industries, helping them strengthen their approach to data governance, privacy, information protection and AI readiness. Working closely with our national Data & AI, Digital, Cyber and Risk Advisory teams, you will lead client engagements, develop trusted relationships and help shape BDO's market presence in Data Trust across Victoria. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant looking to step into a growth-focused leadership role with a clear pathway towards Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements across data governance, privacy, data protection, information management and AI readiness initiatives.
• Design and implement practical governance frameworks, operating models, policies and controls that help organisations manage data effectively and responsibly.
• Deliver Data Trust solutions leveraging platforms such as Microsoft Purview and BigID, including data discovery, classification, retention and compliance capabilities.
• Advise clients on data lifecycle management, privacy obligations, regulatory compliance and information governance best practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across key Victorian markets, identifying opportunities to grow BDO's Data Trust offering.
• Contribute to business development activities including proposal development, solution design, client presentations and market engagement.
• Collaborate with teams across Digital, Cyber, Risk Advisory and Data & AI to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Support the development of repeatable service offerings that combine advisory expertise with technology-enabled solutions.
• Contribute to thought leadership, industry engagement and market-facing initiatives that strengthen BDO's profile in Data Trust services.
• Mentor and develop consultants and managers, helping build capability across the broader Data & AI team.
• Drive quality outcomes for clients while contributing to the growth and success of the practice.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Experience in data governance, privacy, information management, cyber security, risk advisory or digital consulting environments.

Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, data stewardship, lifecycle management, privacy and information protection principles.

Experience delivering Data Trust, information governance, privacy or data management programs from strategy through to implementation.

Knowledge of leading data governance and compliance platforms, including Microsoft Purview, BigID or similar technologies.

Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior business and technology stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop client relationships and contribute to business development outcomes.

Understanding of regulatory and compliance obligations relating to data management, privacy and information governance.

Experience working within complex organisations, particularly across financial services, government, healthcare or education sectors, will be highly regarded.

Strong leadership capability with a track record of mentoring and developing team members.

Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or industry certifications in technology, data, cyber, governance or a related discipline.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

• We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
• Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program.
• Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
• Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave.
• You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

We shape what matters. At BDO we are always looking ahead, thinking bigger, reaching further and always staying personal and human in everything we do. We’re by your side, backing you to explore ideas and new ways of working to shape the future you want to see.