Head of Data & AI
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23 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
McMillan Shakespeare is undertaking a significant transformation tomoderniseits technology data foundations and ways of working with artificial intelligence positioned as a critical longterm capability. The success of this transformation depends on trusted data strong governance and deliberate responsible AI adoption.
Hereshow you will make a difference in this role
As Head of Data & AI you will be accountable for building the data and AI foundations that make advanced analytics and AI both scalable and safe shifting theorganisationfrom opportunistic use of data to trusted enterprisegrade capability.
In so doing you will have three key priorities:
1. Data Governance Uplift with a Strong Focus on Data Quality -Lead a stepchange uplift in enterprise data governance with particular emphasis on data quality ownership and accountability as prerequisites for meaningful AI outcomes
2. Snowflake Adoption as the Core Data Platform -Drive the effective adoption and use of Snowflake as the Groups primary data platform ensuring it becomes
3. AI Governance and Responsible Adoption -Establishand embed enterprise AI governance that enables innovation while managing risk
At MMS clear expectations help our people Be the Difference. Your key responsibilities in this role will include:
Define and own a coherent data and AI strategy aligned to enterprise priorities approved technology roadmaps and business value outcomes.
Own and implement the enterprise data governance operating model (including data domains data ownership/stewardship data quality managementmetadataand definitions) and chair/lead relevant governance forums to drive adoption and compliance.
Lead high-performing data analytics and AI teams across data engineering and AI/ML domains.
Own the AI governance (Responsible AI) framework including principles guardrails review/approval pathways model risk management monitoring and periodic assurance of high-risk use cases.
Ensure data platforms and critical data products meet agreed availability performancequalityand recoverability expectations.
Be accountable for data and AI service incident trends systemic issues and continuous improvement in collaboration with Service and Operations functions.
Own andoperatethe enterprise data governance and AI governance controls proactively managing data privacy and model risk (including third-party risk) and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external obligations.
To be considered for this role you willpossessthe following:
Tertiary qualification in a technology or businessrelated discipline
Senior leadership experience in data platformsanalyticsand/or AI/ML delivery
Proven delivery of large-scale data platformmodernisationconsolidationand/or enterprise analytics uplift
Experienceoperatingin regulated high-availability environments with strong privacysecurityand operational controls for data
Executivelevel communication and stakeholder engagement
Strong ownership mindset and accountability
Senior leadership experience in software engineering and platform management
What we can offer you:
Strong culture and the support of a values-based recognition program
Novated leasing benefits and discounts
12 weeks paid parental leave
Comprehensive learning and development opportunitiesto support your career growth
Sonder digital wellbeing platform providing personalised support 24/7 plus annual flu vaccinations
Default Income Protection Insurancereimbursed for members of the MMS Default Super Fund
Exempt Employee Share Plan
Volunteer leave & Career break
MMS Rewards program
Embracing our value ofEveryone Matterswe hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples those caring for someone or living with a disability LGBTQIA and culturally diverse applicants to apply.
We value the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our organisation.
We embrace hybrid working and welcome conversations about flexibility.
Please note all successful candidates will undergo background checks (including criminal history and ASIC checks) and an NDIS Workers Screening Check if appropriate. All information provided will be treated confidentially.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live learn and work.
If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our recruitment process please contact us at
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