Senior Manager Data Analytics and Governance (Temporary Opportunity up to 22 months)

If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

You're all about the detail and this role will allow you to drive evidence-based decision making to optimise systems and efficiency, not just for the business but for our customers too. It's data and research with impact you can see.

In this role, you'll:

Sydney Metro is looking for a senior leader to build and run the end-to-end data, analytics and governance function for Finance & Commercial — establishing data as a genuine strategic asset and enabling insights-driven decision-making across the organisation. This role integrates data governance, data management, analytics and insights delivery under one cohesive operating model, and builds the high-performing, multidisciplinary team to deliver it.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

What you'll do

· Lead and integrate the data, analytics and governance function, ensuring cohesive delivery across data management, analytics and insights, and aspects of data engineering with relevant SMEs

· Establish enterprise data governance frameworks — policy, standards, metadata management, data quality, privacy and security — so data is managed as a fit-for-purpose strategic asset

· Develop and embed a data and analytics strategy and operating model aligned to business priorities, enabling scalable, reusable and future-fit data capabilities

· Lead and grow a data analytics and insights capability (BI and advanced analytics Centre of Excellence) that delivers high-value insights and supports evidence-based decisions

· Partner with business stakeholders to translate business problems into data-driven solutions, including dashboards, models, and advanced analytics use cases

· Ensure the availability, quality, integration and accessibility of data, including the data models, pipelines, and platforms that support enterprise reporting and analytics

· Champion a data-driven culture — building data literacy, establishing communities of practice, and enabling self-service analytics across the organisation

· Collaborate with TfNSW, government agencies, and external partners to align data practices, share data securely, and maximise the value of the organisation's data assets

What you'll bring

· Proven experience leading an integrated data, analytics and governance function at enterprise scale

· Strong track record building and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams

· Deep understanding of data governance frameworks — policy, standards, metadata, quality, privacy and security

· Experience standing up or scaling a BI/advanced analytics capability that shifted an organisation toward evidence-based decision-making

· The ability to balance governance rigour with the flexibility teams need for timely, self-service analytics

· Strong stakeholder partnering skills, with credibility across government agencies and external partners

· Genuine passion for building data literacy and a data-driven culture

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.