We are looking for an experienced Data Platform & Governance Lead for a role based in the Upper Highway area, within an established FMCG organisation
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on data professional to take ownership of the organisation's enterprise data platform and drive data architecture, governance, security and integration.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with a practical, business-focused approach, ensuring trusted, secure and usable data is available for reporting, analytics, Microsoft Copilot and operational decision-making
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Own and administer Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse and semantic model environments
Design and maintain scalable data architecture, pipelines, mirroring and integrations across ERP, SQL Server, Microsoft 365, operational systems and external sources
Establish and maintain data governance, data quality, ownership, KPI definitions, lineage, retention and reporting standards
Manage data security, role-based access, workspace permissions, sensitivity labels and access reviews
Support and mentor departmental Data Analysts through standards, reusable data assets and technical guidance
Support Power BI, Microsoft Copilot and self-service analytics by ensuring data is trusted, structured and properly governed
Work closely with systems and technical IT teams to acquire and integrate data required for reporting, analytics and operational decision-making
Partner with operational teams to understand business needs and deliver practical, sustainable and cost-effective data solutions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Data Science or a related field
3+ years' experience in data engineering, business intelligence, data management or a related function
Strong experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, data modelling, data warehousing and data governance
Experience with data pipelines, integrations, security models and access control
Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Engineer, Power BI or Data Governance certification would be advantageous
Experience within FMCG, manufacturing or SYSPRO environments would be advantageous
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We're looking for someone who is a pragmatic problem solver with strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance governance, agility, scalability and cost
You should be comfortable working with both technical and operational teams and able to explain complex technical concepts in a simple, practical way
If you're passionate about data, continuous improvement and using technology to create real business value, we'd love to hear from you