Data Analytics Manager

Position Title: Data Analytics Manager
Location: Sydney (Hybrid)

About the Role

A Federal Government department is seeking a Data Analytics Manager to lead and develop analytics capabilities, turning complex data into strategic insights that support decision-making and drive outcomes across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team and influence the data-driven future of government services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing analytics team, fostering a culture of delivery, upskilling, and continuous improvement in Business Intelligence (BI) and analytics practices.
• Partner with the Director of Business Intelligence and Analytics to shape and implement the organisation’s data and analytics strategy.
• Oversee enterprise analytics architecture, including enterprise data models, metadata management, and data pipelines.
• Drive design and operation of data pipelines and transformations leveraging Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, and other Azure data platform components.
• Lead the delivery of advanced analytics and machine learning (ML) initiatives that inform strategic decision-making.
• Manage and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to ensure rigorous standards in development, testing, and deployment of data products.
• Prepare high-quality analytics reports and presentations, translating insights for senior executives and decision-makers.
• Monitor emerging trends in analytics, AI/ML, data engineering, and cloud technologies, providing recommendations for adoption and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and platform integrity standards.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours and values in all interactions.
• Participate in team meetings, performance reviews, and organisational development activities.
• Undertake other duties and projects as reasonably requested.

Key Challenges

• Deliver meaningful insights to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead a dynamic analytics function that adapts to a rapidly changing environment.
• Stay ahead of emerging tools and methodologies to enhance the department’s data maturity.
• Quickly understand new business concepts and organisational services to anticipate needs

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in data analytics or a related field.
• Experience leading analytics teams delivering cloud-native data solutions.
• Technical expertise in Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, and Azure DevOps.
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise data modelling, data warehousing, and analytics architecture.
• Experience developing and deploying ML models integrated into business operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, able to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and respond with agility to change.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Desired:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
• Experience in consulting or similar functions.
• Experience delivering or supporting AI initiatives in the public or private sector.

To Apply:

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