Team Lead Data Products & Analytics

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT OUR PERTH OFFICE 

South32’s corporate office is based in the heart of Perth’s CBD. The corporate office houses key functions including HR, Finance, External Affairs, Sustainability Strategy, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Group Risk, Legal and Technical. Our office is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from the Perth Underground Train Station.  

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business 
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans 
• Flexible work options include working from home, flexible hours and job sharing 
• 26 weeks of full-paid or 52 weeks of half-paid parental leave for primary carers  

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This is a permanent full-time position, preferably based in Perth. We understand and value the benefits flexibility brings and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home) 

As Team Lead for Data Products & Analytics, you will oversee the delivery and adoption of data products across our organisation. You'll manage a team of data product owners, collaborate with various partners, and work closely with data teams to ensure products deliver value. Your strategic mindset will be crucial in aligning data initiatives with business goals and aligning data product needs with the data platform roadmap.. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to drive a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout the company. 

Reporting to the Manager Data Analytics, key responsibilities include:   

• Guide the team's vision and strategy, championing data products & analytics across the organisation and ensuring their alignment with both strategic goals and user needs  
• Foster a data product culture, working closely with stakeholders to qualify opportunities, develop roadmaps, and integrate analytics into business processes  
• Collaborate with governance and platform teams to maintain best practices while overseeing methodologies that ensure data products deliver valuable outcomes  
• Lead and develop your team, managing performance, coaching members, and cultivating a community of practice that encourages innovation and learning  
• Build and nurture relationships across operations and functions, acting as a senior subject matter expert in data analytics and product thinking  
• Oversee the lifecycle of data products, from creation to decommission, ensuring continuous value delivery and improved organisational understanding of data platforms and governance 

ABOUT YOU

   You will ideally have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:   

• Collaborative leader with a talent for guiding cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of excellence  
• Passionate problem-solver, leveraging analytics to transform business challenges into meaningful outcomes  
• Enthusiastic adopter of modern product practices, with a foundational understanding of data engineering and architecture  
• Tech-savvy communicator, comfortable with SQL, Python, or equivalent languages to bridge technical and business perspectives  
• Articulate visionary, adept at conveying complex ideas and driving innovation in data products and analytics  
• Strategic thinker with a curiosity for continuous improvement, ideally familiar with the resources sector 

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Bachelor’s degree in technology or related field is preferred 

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 19th September 2024