Senior Manager Data, Strategy & Architecture

RAA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RAA in Adelaide CBD is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Strategy & Architecture to lead the development of the organisation's data strategy and architecture capability, enabling data-driven decision making and AI across the business.

You will lead Data Engineering, Data Governance and Data Science functions, partner with senior leaders to define the future-state data platform landscape, governance models and trusted analytics. This is a rare chance to build a new enterprise capability.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading enterprise data strategy, governance and architecture functions within complex organisations.
• Experience developing and evolving modern data platforms, including cloud-based data environments and engineering practices.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data architecture, information management and data governance principles.
• Experience influencing senior leadership teams and embedding data as a strategic organisational capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering, data governance and data science functions.
• Translate strategic ambition into practical, scalable, well-governed capabilities.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to define the future state of data at RAA.
• Build foundations for trusted analytics, AI and better business decisions across the enterprise.

Skills

Data strategy leadership

Data governance

Enterprise data architecture

Stakeholder influence

AI readiness

Job description

Senior Manager Data, Strategy & Architecture

Full-time permanent position based in Adelaide CBD

Lead the development of RAA's enterprise Data Strategy and Architecture capability

Build the foundations that will power data-driven decision making and AI across the organisation

The Role

We're building something new.

Data is becoming one of RAA's most important strategic assets, and we're investing in a dedicated Data & AI capability to unlock its full potential.

As the Senior Manager, Data Strategy & Architecture, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how RAA manages, governs and leverages data across the enterprise. This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a newly established capability, developing the enterprise data strategy, establishing data governance frameworks, and creating the architectural foundations that will enable trusted analytics, artificial intelligence and better business decisions for years to come.

Leading our Data Engineering, Data Governance and Data Science functions, you'll translate strategic ambition into practical, scalable and well-governed capabilities. You'll partner closely with business and technology leaders to define the future state of data at RAA, ensuring our platforms, architecture and governance frameworks support innovation while maintaining trust, security and compliance.

This is more than a technology leadership role. It's an opportunity to define how data becomes a true enterprise capability and a strategic enabler of RAA's future.

About You

You're a strategic leader who understands that great data capabilities are built on more than technology alone. You know how to balance strategy, governance, architecture and delivery to create trusted, scalable and sustainable data environments.

You bring a strong vision for how organisations can use data as a strategic asset and have the experience to build the frameworks, platforms and practices that turn that vision into reality. You're equally comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, leading technical specialists and shaping investment decisions that drive long-term value.

We're looking for someone with:

Significant experience leading enterprise data strategy, governance and architecture functions within complex organisations

A proven track record establishing data management frameworks, governance models and enterprise data capabilities

Experience developing and evolving modern data platforms, including cloud-based data environments and engineering practices

Strong knowledge of enterprise data architecture, information management and data governance principles

Experience influencing senior leadership teams and embedding data as a strategic organisational capability

A passion for creating trusted, well-governed data environments that enable analytics, AI and business innovation

When you join RAA, you'll find more than just a leadership role:

The opportunity to establish and lead a new enterprise Data Strategy & Architecture function

The ability to shape RAA's first integrated enterprise data strategy and roadmap

A key leadership role in building the foundations for our Data & AI future

The chance to influence enterprise-wide decision making and strategic investments

The opportunity to lead high-performing teams across data engineering, governance and data science

A career-defining role helping one of South Australia's most trusted brands become a truly data-driven organisation

Help build the foundations of RAA's Data & AI future.

About us

Established in 1903, RAA has grown up alongside South Australia - and for more than 120 years, the community has trusted us to have their back. Known for our iconic road service and insurance, we now support over 840,000 members across travel, solar and battery solutions, EV charging and more. And we don’t just deliver services, we stand up for what matters, advocating for safety, wellbeing and a stronger future for our state.

Our purpose is simple: be better for our members and better for our community. Guided by our values — Member Obsessed, Doing the Right Thing, Delivering Together and Courageously Challenging. We’re one of SA’s most trusted brands and largest employers. We’re on a mission to be the #1 employer of choice, creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where our people feel empowered to make a real difference, every day.

We believe in rewarding our people for the work they do. As part of the RAA team, you'll enjoy:

Free RAA premium road service

Access to our RAA Rewards Program

Generous discounts on all RAA products

Ongoing Training & Development opportunities and a Study Support Program

Wellbeing facilities and Corporate Health Insurance Plan

We’re committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contributions. We welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, including people living with disability, First Nations Peoples, LGBTIQA+ community members, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Established in 1903, RAA is proudly South Australian and has been trusted by the community for more than 120 years. Famous for road service and insurance, we now back over 840,000 members across travel, energy, solar and battery solutions, EV charging and more. And we don’t just deliver services, we advocate for safety, wellbeing and a stronger future for our state.

Our purpose is simple: be better for our members and better for our community. We’re one of SA’s most trusted brands and biggest employers, with 1,100+ people. We’re on a mission to be the #1 employer of choice, creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where our people feel empowered to make a real difference, every day.

Established in 1903, RAA is proudly South Australian and has been trusted by the community for more than 120 years. Famous for road service and insurance, we now back over 840,000 members across travel, energy, solar and battery solutions, EV charging and more. And we don’t just deliver services, we advocate for safety, wellbeing and a stronger future for our state.

Our purpose is simple: be better for our members and better for our community. We’re one of SA’s most trusted brands and biggest employers, with 1,100+ people. We’re on a mission to be the #1 employer of choice, creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where our people feel empowered to make a real difference, every day.