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


Job Location:

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (28 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If youre after impact theres no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

Youre 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. Its data and research with impact you can see.

In this role youll:

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 youll 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 organisations data assets

What youll 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 Australias 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 youd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives visit Transport careers.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Thursday 03 September 2026.

For more information about this role please contact

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply viaOur recruitment process Transport for NSW

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager