Head of Data Platforms, Architecture and Engineering Management (Information & Communication Technology) With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 6 states. If you've ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket. We're also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you'll find good people, good purpose and good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career. It's that simple. ALDI Good Different. Job Description Overview of role An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Executive Manager to join the National Data & Analytics team of ALDI Stores, based in Minchinbury. This is a permanent full-time position. The purpose of this role is to drive the National Data & Analytics team towards a future state landscape in alignment to ALDI's strategic objectives. As the Senior Executive Manager, you will be responsible for leading the technical direction, design, and execution of the enterprise-wide AU data platform strategy in partnership with local and international stakeholders. You will drive the architecture, governance, and engineering standards, ensuring data is accessible, secure, and optimised for reporting, capability building, advanced analytics, and decision-making support. Key responsibilities: Design and implement a scalable, high-performance data architecture leveraging Azure Data Services and Databricks for data warehousing, reporting, big data, and advanced analytics. Establish a clear roadmap for the evolution of the platform, ensuring it can handle current and future data volumes, types, and business use cases. Act as a thought-leader in the Platform & Architecture space and as the subject matter expert for the ALDI AU business. Oversee the Data Engineering team, driving the development and maintenance of robust ETL/ELT pipelines to ensure timely, performant and accurate data delivery. Collaborate and partner with stakeholders & our National Data Office to implement and maintain strong data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, lineage, and compliance with regulations. Promote a culture of innovation, constantly seeking ways to enhance the capabilities of the platform to support data science, machine learning, and AI use-cases. And the best part? Every single day at ALDI, you'll know you're making a difference, supporting our mission to help everyday Australians live richer lives for less. Qualifications What are we looking for? At least 10+ years' experience in designing and building data platforms in Azure and/or other cloud environments, providing thought leadership in order to drive the maturity of ALDI's Data & Analytics capabilities. A seasoned technical leader with experience managing large, cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, and data professionals. A proactive seeker of feedback who fosters personal and team growth through reflection and continuous improvement. A clear, impactful communicator who informs, inspires, motivates, and influences others to drive team success. An inclusive collaborator who actively consults, resolves conflict as it arises, and appreciates alternative perspectives and opinions. A decision maker who shows ownership by making informed decisions, executing efficiently and taking responsibility for results. A change catalyst who embraces and navigates change with enthusiasm, looks for improvements, and effectively supports team members to implement changes. Additional Information Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options. Support during life's most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave. Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work-related aches, pains or niggles. Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2023. Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and much more! Remuneration Transparent tiered salary range of $216,200 - $247,100 including Superannuation. Ready to embark on a good different career? To learn more about what it is like to work at ALDI visit our careers site #J-18808-Ljbffr