Data Quality Lead

**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Company**: Optus
**Type**: Full Time
**Job ID**: 160167
**Date**: 26 August 2024 11:49 AM
hy Optus?
We are a business fuelled by optimism, unwavering customer focus and a team of amazing people.
And that’s where we come in. “the amazing people” part
We don’t sit back and wait for the future to happen, we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment. We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit.
The Data Transformation and Strategy team is responsible for overall implementation of the data governance framework and standards, and providing support and oversight to business units, as they complete their responsibilities to manage of the availability, usability, integrity and security of data used across the enterprise. The Data Quality Lead position is a critical role, responsible for delivering the data quality roadmap and implementation of data control across Optus.
This role will build strong relations and collaborate with key business partners across multiple Optus business units. The main purpose is transpose Data to a strategic asset, and to foster an organised system that constantly provides trusted and secure ways to drive value with data, while still allowing to innovate at pace.
Your day to day will consist of...
Driving the requirements and self-manage the implementation of processes that provide oversight across the data lifecycle stages, including data creation, storage, retrieval, archiving, and disposal.
Establishing robust alignment with business unit data leads, risk management, and compliance functions to propel the integration of data governance tools and practices while providing strategic thought leadership.
Taking the lead in crafting comprehensive training materials that encompass the entire organisation to uplift data literacy and data lifecycle governance.
Developing reference materials to build a centralised best process repository, aiding in the establishment of standardised data management practices across the organisation.
Collaborate extensively with data experts from various business units and the wider Data Transformation team as well as Data Governance team to integrate data management tools and controls effectively.
What makes you perfect for the role?
Relevant professional qualifications in a relevant data related field.
Extensive hands on experience in data analytics; analysis, reporting and business intelligence.
Professional experience in Data Lifecycle Management, Data Governance, Data Strategy and Risk/Compliance.
Hands on experience in developing and implementing data related metrics and KPIs.
Experience working with relational databases and the SQL query language and advanced SQL skills.
Adept in root cause analysis and resolution of data issues.
Strong partner management and relationship building together with ability to influence and drive adoption of new technologies and ways of working, demonstrated through knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to data management and governance.
Possess strong expertise with data management and governance roles, principles, processes and procedures.
Entrepreneurial, optimistic, creative and energetic professional with excellent verbal and written communication ability.
Optus is a place where we let you do you. We offer a range of benefits including:
3 days in the office, 2 days remote - with flexible hours to suit
Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver
All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the ‘Parents at Work portal’
Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue - even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University)
Connect at work through one of our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans and Yarn Network
Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
**Two easy travel options to Sydney Campus**: Optus bus from Sydney CBD (20min travel time) and Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon
Curious about our culture? Go behind the scenes with our people by searching #OptusLife on LinkedIn
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