Woolworths

• Permanent role 
• Bella Vista based, hybrid working, 3 days on site
• Critical role in the transformation of how Woolworths manages our organisational data

Group Enablement

Our Group Enablement Teams are the Technology, Business Enablement, Value Chain and Replenishment experts developing new capabilities and platforms for a better retail future. We’re the crucial link between our stores and the stock they need, the IT engine moving our business forward, the strategic connectors streamlining the way we work, and the forward thinkers using tech to transform the retail experience. Uniting cutting edge technology, data and retail smarts, you’ll work behind the scenes, in the margins and across every corner of the business – to uplift our capability, amplify our collective impacts and revolutionise the customer experience. 

What you’ll do

The Group Data Management (GDM) team forms a central function tasked with implementing robust data management across the Woolworths Group. This role is highly visible and you will be influential in the transformation of how Woolworths designs, and implements data quality methodology and tooling to drive value from data.

Reporting to our Group Data Management Lead, you will be part of a small team looking to meet our Group Data Management ambitions by supporting the implementation of our data management framework and controls across the Woolworths business units.

In this role, you will work with multiple business groups, by building and maintaining strong relationships. You will use your ability to support a diverse set of stakeholder groups to effectively manage their data management requirements, and contribute to our goal of safe and trusted data.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable digging into complex processes and data related challenges, bringing together multiple stakeholders and diverse viewpoints, documenting our data risks, and controls.

• Support the business in their understanding of data risk, statutory and management reporting requirements specific to data risk management.
• Prepare and deliver reviews to the management team regarding emerging risks, status of risk assessments, and control performance.
• Apply the group data management and governance framework within a specific business unit.
• Perform active data stewardship through engaging with business and technical teams to ensure data is well-documented, understood and continues to drive value.
• Organise and conduct workshops to track, help resolve issues impacting business and technical stakeholders.
• Facilitate and implement enhancements to the documentation of data risk and control environment.
• Support internal audit engagements and remediation, ensuring timely response and delivery.
• Develop data strategy and policy documents to support operational execution of data management programs.
•  Continue to build and develop Woolworths Group data standards, policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and communicate Information Technology (IT) and data policy, standards, best practices, guidance and procedures.
• Assist in designing, implementing and maintaining an overall data risk management process, and effective measurements and controls.
• Identify gaps and conflicts in data management policy and governance guidance and make recommendations to address these areas.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for an analytical, delivery-orientated Data Management professional who is able to work with stakeholders and leaders across the group to effectively identify and implement data management/governance solutions in support of a stream of work delivering advanced analytics capabilities.

• A Bachelors Degree in Technology, Data Management, Risk or a similar field
• Approximately 8+ years working in data management or data risk or similar field
• Proven track record working in data management and policy related roles
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) policies
• Experience working with data governance tools including Collibra and Attacama is beneficial but not essential
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining best practice process and data solutions
• Strong capability in building and maintaining collaborative working relationships
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to adapt communication styles to suit different audiences
• An ability to communicate complex information in a simple and consumable way
• Excellent written and briefing skills to appropriately communicate data management strategies and policies to leadership and individual managers
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle and prioritise multiple tasks and projects concurrently

What you’ll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Access to Sonder.  Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary.  Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ 

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

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