Senior Data Manager

About the role

SLA is looking for a Senior Data Manager to lead its data governance team and build enterprise-wide policies, frameworks and practices so that data is managed securely and effectively as a strategic organisational asset.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the data governance team, set priorities and oversee delivery of the data governance workplan and initiatives.
• Develop, implement and monitor policies, standards and processes covering the data lifecycle, including ownership and stewardship, classification, quality, access, sharing, retention, protection and disposal.
• Translate Whole-of-Government data management and security requirements into practical organisational controls and operating practices.
• Work with business units, data owners, IT, cybersecurity, legal and audit teams to embed data governance requirements into ICT systems, projects and business processes.
• Oversee data incident management, including response coordination, reporting, remediation and follow-up to prevent recurrence.
• Plan and run capability-building, engagement and outreach programmes to strengthen data literacy, stewardship and security awareness.

Required profile

• Degree in Data or Information Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, data protection or data security, preferably leading a team or cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of public-sector data governance and security requirements, or experience in a regulated environment, is an advantage.
• Understanding of personal data protection requirements and responsible data use.

Required skills

• Good understanding of data governance principles: stewardship, data quality, classification, sharing, access controls and lifecycle management.
• Ability to link data policies and controls to ICT systems, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, analytics and AI initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder-management and communication skills.
• Able to work independently while leading and collaborating across teams.