General Manager Data Transformation
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Based at our Auckland Support Office and reporting into the Chief Digital Transformation Officer you will be the strategic bridge between business process technology enablement and intelligent automation ensuring our data is fit-for-purpose to drive real-time operations smarter decisions and future-ready innovation.
The data transformation program spans the full TWG ecosystem this is a whole-of-business end-to-end initiative with deep integration across all operating units and support functions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Data Strategy & Architecture lead the development and execution of TWGs enterprise data strategy ensuring alignment with Oracle transformation goals. Oversee the modernisation of scalable secure cloud-native platforms and govern architecture to support master data real-time flows and seamless integration
Data Governance & Readiness - Drive enterprise-wide data cleansing migration and governance to enable Oracle implementation. Establish robust master data management and stewardship practices embedding data quality ownership across business units.
Advanced Analytics - Identify and deliver high-impact analytics use cases across forecasting pricing inventory and personalisation. Lead technical teams to ensure scalable solutions and maintain strong governance around model performance and transparency.
- Leadership & Capability Building - Build and empower high-performing teams across engineering analytics and governance. Champion data literacy and self-service across TWG fostering a culture of confident data-led decision making
- Stakeholder & Change Management - Partner with senior leaders across Transformation Technology Finance and Business Units to embed data into strategic conversations. Communicate progress and risks clearly at executive and board levels supporting change initiatives that make data central to TWGs culture.
Qualifications :
Youre a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and commercial acumen. You thrive in complexity inspire cross-functional teams and translate data into business impact.
What you will bring:
- Extensive Data Leadership - Over 10 years in senior data roles ideally within retail supply chain or customer-focused environments with a proven track record of leading large-scale data platform transformations.
ERP Transformation Experience - Hands-on experience enabling or partnering with enterprise ERP implementations - Oracle preferred ensuring data readiness and alignment across systems.
Cloud & Architecture Expertise - Deep knowledge of cloud-native data platforms (e.g. Azure Snowflake GCP) data architecture and scalable infrastructure to support enterprise-wide analytics.
Strategic & Commercial Acumen - Ability to link data strategy to business outcomes with strong domain knowledge across product customer inventory and pricing data in retail and supply chain contexts.
Executive Influence & Global Perspective - Executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels including Board. Experience leading multi-region data transformations and applying data product thinking to unlock internal value.
Team Building & Cross-Functional Leadership - Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing cross-functional teams across engineering analytics and governance disciplines.
Additional Information :
As a senior leader within The Warehouse Group youll have the opportunity to shape the future of retail in New Zealand. The impact of this role is significant 98% of New Zealanders shop with us meaning your expertise and influence will shape how data drives our business our culture and our customer experience.
Youll be part of a business in transformation one that values innovation bold thinking and leadership that inspires return we offer the platform scale and resources for you to make a tangible difference in one of New Zealands most recognised and trusted retail brands.
Apply now and lead the data transformation that helps Kiwis live better every day.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- SQL
- Data Collection
- GCP
- Master Data Management
- R
- Data Management
- Clinical Trials
- User Acceptance Testing
- Data Warehouse
- SAS
- Oracle
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
The Warehouse Group looks after some of Aotearoa’s most famous and beloved retail brands, including The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Noel Leeming, and TheMarket. They stay famous and beloved because we’re always working to deliver relevant and exciting customer experiences to New ... View more
