Senior Manager, Master-Data Management

• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 10 $142,074 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Job:

The Senior Manager, Master Data Management (MDM), will be a pivotal part of establishing MDM practices and strategy and be part of our ambitious vision for data and analytics at Deakin. This role will be responsible for leading a new team with the focus of ensuring master data is accurate, consistent, and accessible, while driving data-driven decisions across the business. Some of the core responsibilities and capabilities include:

• Data Management Expertise: Develop and build Deakin’s MDM practice and strategy to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accessibility across the organisation. Drive improvements in MDM practices using data analytics to enhance data quality and business intelligence.

• Strategic Alignment: Align MDM initiatives with business goals to drive data as a strategic asset for decision-making and innovation. Ensure compliance with data governance standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR) across MDM processes.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders to meet data management objectives. Mentor team members and foster continuous learning to build a high-performing MDM team.
• Change Management: Manage change and adapt MDM practices to evolving business needs and technologies.
• Effective Communication: Translate complex MDM concepts to technical and business teams, communicating value and impact clearly.
• Problem-Solving & Risk Management: Identify and resolve data challenges proactively, mitigating risks to master data integrity.       

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and/or extensive experience Data Management or related roles
• Demonstrated experience developing and aligning information/data/MDM strategy to drive business goals
• A proactive problem-solving approach to address data issues and mitigate data integrity risks
• Knowledge and expertise in MDM and/or or data catalogue tools (e.g. Informatica, SAP, Alation)
• Expertise in data governance, security, and data modelling
• Experience managing projects, people and budgeting
• Experience in building and leading high-performing teams
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• A commitment to developing team capabilities and fostering continuous learning
• A deep understanding of regulatory requirements and master-data best practices in a large complex organisation
• A flexible and adaptable approach. Respond quickly to changing business priorities and emerging technologies, adjusting strategies to support evolving needs and challenges

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Chris Logie (Director, Business Intelligence Systems and Services) at c.logie@deakin.edu.au 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Senior Manager, Master-Data Management (564714).pdf

Applications for this position close on 13 January 2025

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.