Senior Data Manager

Location: Sydney, NSW

Security: Baseline clearance minimum (NV1 preferred)

We are seeking a Senior Data Manager to lead data governance, integrity, and analytics for a major Defence transformation program focused on maritime sustainment and operational excellence. This pivotal role ensures secure, accurate, and accessible data to support decision-making across engineering, logistics, and sustainment operations. You will work closely with program leaders, technical teams, and senior stakeholders to establish robust data management frameworks and champion best practices in data integrity and configuration control.

Key Responsibilities:

Define, analyse, and report on data requirements across multiple business domains
Lead data remediation and preparation across program tranches to meet ERP and business requirements
Develop and implement data governance policies, quality metrics, and monitoring procedures
Build team capability in data management, including forecasting risks and planning remediation activities
Align data work packages with organisational objectives and program priorities
Manage data preparation reports and quality improvement plans to ensure migration and conversion readiness

Essential Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Proven experience with major ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Strong knowledge of targeted data applications and the ability to provide expert advice
SQL certification and hands-on experience
DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)

Must Have: Defence experience & Baseline security clearance (NV1 preferred)
Please note: If you do not have the above, you will not be contacted

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