Manager - Data Governance

6 days ago


Melbourne, Australia AGL Energy Full time

Powering Australian Life.

At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That’s why we’re passionate about powering the way Australians live, work and move.

Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We don’t shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all.

As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over 185 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We’re investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure - renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable and useful.

We’ll continue to innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations.

About the Role

Role Overview

The Manager of Data Governance is tasked with organizing and enforcing standards, policies, and guardrails for the entire data lifecycle within the organization. This involves implementing and managing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards. The role serves as a key point of escalation for addressing governance, data quality, and protection issues, while collaborating with business leadership to enhance core data assets. Providing advisory services for both structured and unstructured data governance, the manager guides the organization towards optimal data management practices and compliance. Overall, the Manager of Data Governance plays a crucial role in planning and executing initiatives that contribute to the organization's success in a data-driven landscape.

What you’ll be doing
- Lead a small team to implement a distributed data governance approach with embedded Data Owners and Stewards across AGL's lines of business.
- Maintain and communicate the Data Governance Framework, Standards, and Practices to business stakeholders.
- Educate and guide Business Data Owners and Stewards to enhance AGL's data governance practices.
- Execute administrative duties for the Data Council Steering Committee and Data Stewardship Forums.
- Collaborate with management to prioritize business and information requirements, improving traceability and data quality.
- Contribute to key data-based projects and initiatives, including implementing and supporting Data Governance Tools across AGL.

About you
- Leadership experience with diverse technical teams in project and agile settings.
- Familiarity with data governance principles, including search, lineage, security, policy, and quality.
- Strong communication and writing skills, including influencing senior stakeholders.
- Desirable experience in implementing metadata, business glossary, and data quality tools, with exposure to cloud environments and APIs.
- Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive cultural change, aligning with AGL's values.

Inclusion at AGL

AGL has a commitment to maintain a diverse workforce, and welcomes the opportunity for applicants to share their lived experiences. We also recognise that some applicants may not wish to disclose, and we respect their decision. To learn more about reasonable adjustments that can be offered throughout the recruitment process, please visit:
AGL is a
_Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant_.

Job Family Group:
Information Technology - Internet-Based



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