1 x Data Governance Project Manager

Initial contract till 30 June 2027

No security clearance is required

Location: Canberra preferred (flexible working arrangements for the right interstate candidate)

Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Governance Project Manager to join their Canberra office. The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful management and delivery of the Data Governance Program. This role will lead delivery of a structured Data Governance uplift to address audit findings, strengthen regulatory compliance, and uplift enterprise-wide data governance capabilities. The program focuses on implementing governance frameworks, improving data lifecycle management, strengthening data quality oversight, and enhancing data visibility, classification, and control across the organization.

Manage and execute Data Governance initiatives to deliver agreed outcomes within timeframes and budget.

Perform project management and governance activities including reporting, budgeting, scheduling, and cost management.

Lead delivery of Data Governance uplift initiatives including policies, standards, roles, and accountabilities (e.g. Data Owners, Data Stewards).

Coordinate uplift of data lifecycle management practices, including retention, archival, and secure disposal aligned to regulatory and legal requirements.

Drive implementation of data discovery capabilities to improve visibility and control of sensitive and critical data assets.

Oversee delivery of data quality management processes, including controls, monitoring, and remediation of data issues.

Ensure alignment with regulatory obligations (e.g. Privacy Act, APRA requirements) and remediation of audit findings.

Work with relevant business units including Legal & Risk, Tax, Technology, Security and Data to coordinate tasks, resources, and deliverables.

Plan and manage workloads of a multidisciplinary team of staff, contractors, and vendors.

Drive stakeholder engagement and organizational change required to embed sustainable data governance practices.

Essential requirements

5+ years’ experience as a Project Manager delivering complex data or technology projects

Strong understanding of Data Governance principles, frameworks, and operating model

Demonstrated experience delivering Data Governance, Data Management, or Data Quality initiatives aligned to regulatory or audit requirements

Strong project management fundamentals with ability to manage scope, budget, schedule, and stakeholders

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage project team members to deliver committed outcomes and timelines

Exposure to APRA or similar regulatory frameworks and compliance environments

Experience with data governance tooling (e.g. catalogues, lineage, data discovery)

Core Competencies

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations (Prioritizes external and internal customer needs, working hard to produce quality outcomes and deliver a seamless customer experience)

Behaviors demonstrated:

Takes the time to understand business and regulatory data requirements

Delivers high-quality outcomes that improve trust, compliance, and data usability

Aligns data governance initiatives to business objectives and risk reduction

Addresses data-related risks and stakeholder concerns proactively

Working with People (Works within a united organization; shows compassion, trust and respect towards others, communicates readily and provides feedback and support)

Behaviors demonstrated:

Builds strong relationships with stakeholders including Data Owners, Stewards, and business leaders

Communicates clearly across technical and non-technical audiences

Collaborates across business and technology teams to deliver outcomes

Supports teams in adopting new governance processes and practices

Handles complex stakeholder discussions with tact and professionalism

Adapting and responding to change (Adapts to changing circumstances and encourages new ways of working; remains calm, positive and productive in ambiguity)

Behaviors demonstrated:

Drives organizational change required to embed data governance practices

Supports transition from reactive to proactive data management approaches

Encourages adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working

Remains calm and effective in complex and evolving environments

Deciding and initiating action (Takes the initiative and makes prompt, clear decisions which may involve tough choices or risks considered)

Behaviors demonstrated:

Makes recommendations on governance priorities, controls, and delivery approaches

Takes ownership of delivery outcomes and responsibility for success

Identifies and manages risks relating to data security, compliance, and quality

Works autonomously while maintaining alignment with leadership

Desirable

Ability to manage project team members to deliver committed outcomes and timelines

Understanding of data lifecycle management, classification, and data protection practices

Financial Services industry regulatory frameworks & industry experience

Tertiary Qualification in Information Technology, Data or related discipline

Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, Agile, Scrum)

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