Senior Manager – Data Partnering, Strategy & Performance
Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
The Opportunity An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and results-driven Senior Manager – Data Partnering, Strategy & Performance to lead the data strategy, business engagement, and agile delivery of data and analytics solutions across key business domains.
In this role, you will:
* Lead Data Strategy and Execution: Develop and execute a portfolio of data and analytics products and services aligned with business objectives.
* Own End-to-End Delivery: Manage the full lifecycle from strategy and requirements to solution design, development, and deployment, ensuring business value is delivered.
* Drive Modernisation and Cloud Migration: Oversee data platform modernisation initiatives and support the transition from legacy systems to scalable, cloud-based solutions.
* Partner with Senior Stakeholders: Build strong relationships with C-suite executives, business leaders, and technical teams to ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
* Manage Agile Squads and Cross-Functional Teams: Oversee virtual squads, including data scientists, data engineers, solution architects, and business analysts, ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Portfolio Ownership: Lead and manage a portfolio of data initiatives across business areas such as Commercial, SME, Elders, and Modernisation.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Translate business requirements into actionable data solutions, fostering collaboration between business, IT, and data teams.
* Data Governance and Compliance: Ensure adherence to data governance frameworks, privacy regulations, and security protocols.
* Product Ownership: Define and maintain product backlogs, prioritising features and enhancements aligned with business goals.
* Demand and Supply Management: Assess project demands, prioritise initiatives, and manage resources effectively to meet business needs.
To excel in this role, you must have :
* Extensive Insurance Industry Experience: A strong understanding of underwriting, commercial insurance, claims, and data models used in insurance operations.
* Proven Leadership Experience: 7+ years leading data-driven transformation programs, ideally within the insurance, financial services, or highly regulated industries .
* Strong Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and align senior stakeholders with both business and technical objectives.
* Data and Analytics Expertise: A solid understanding of data pipelines, ETL, data modelling, data governance, machine learning, and AI applications.
* Cloud and Modernisation Knowledge: Hands-on experience overseeing cloud platform migration, data modernisation, and legacy system replacement .
* Product and Portfolio Management: Strong capability in backlog management, demand/supply management, and agile delivery models.
* Business Case Development: Proven ability to develop and present business cases, secure funding, and deliver measurable business value.
* Team Leadership and Agile Delivery: Experienced in managing agile, cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
Desirable Skills
* Familiarity with commercial insurance, underwriting processes, and actuarial data models .
* Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP .
* Knowledge of Pega CDH, Salesforce, or other decisioning platforms .
Why This Role? This position offers a unique opportunity to:
* Lead large-scale data transformation initiatives and modernisation programs that drive measurable business outcomes.
* Work with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced data solutions that align with business strategies.
* Shape the future of data strategy and analytics within a dynamic and innovative environment.
If you are a results-driven leader with a deep understanding of insurance operations and a passion for data strategy and modernisation, apply now to take the next step in your career. #J-18808-Ljbffr