Data Governance Lead (Modern ERP)

Data Governance Lead - Modern ERP

• Great opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining

• Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected

• This new role will expose you to exciting technology and challenge the way you work

• Permanent position based in either Brisbane or Perth

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are finding better ways to simplify our operations, expand our capability and improve productivity, to do this we are embarking on an exciting journey that will transition us to a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform moving from an old, outdated technology (currently RTBS) to a new digitally enabled S/4 Hana and application ecosystem.

An effective RTBS is a key enabler to Best Operator, given 30-60 per cent of our frontline time is spent in the system. To deliver this change we must ensure that we work closely with each of the Product Group’s (PGs) and Functions to modernise how we operate in the system. Consequently, this is not a technology led program, it is business led.

We are recruiting for a Data Governance Lead (Modern ERP) responsible for partnering across Data and Analytics, the Modern ERP Program in the developing (where needed) and implementing and operationalising of a data governance framework to sustainably mature the data quality and management in the Modern ERP scope.

As our preferred applicant your work involves working closely with IS&T and GPO stakeholders to assess the current state of data governance within the program scope and implementing actions to close gaps to meet program outcomes whilst being integrated into the enterprise framework that will be sustained during and beyond the program.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data & Analytics ERP Workstream Lead, working in a collaborative and exciting environment within Modern Enterprise Resource Planning, your work scope covers:

• Data Governance Framework: Assess current and future state requirements of a Data Governance Framework (and its components, e.g., data quality, ownership, lifecycle, security) for Modern ERP scope that considers enterprise goals and foundations that will be sustained beyond the program - including roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities for data stewardship and data ownership. Leverage or develop the necessary components of the enterprise framework to integrate Modern ERP objectives and achieve the necessary timelines of the program. ​

• Data Stewardship and Training: Establish and manage a network of data stewards and owners across the organisation to ensure sustainable data management practices and ownership by the business. Provide training and guidance to broader business (as needed) on data governance policies, standards, and best practices. Promote a culture of data governance and data literacy throughout the organization (as relevant to program).​

• Data Quality Management: Partner with Data Stewards and Owners to define and implement data quality standards and processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data. Oversee data cleansing, data profiling, and data validation activities. Collaborate with data stewards and data owners to resolve data quality issues and ensure continuous improvement.​

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with business, IS&T, legal, and compliance teams to ensure alignment on data governance goals and practices. Work with data stewards, data owners, and other stakeholders to establish and maintain data definitions, data lineage, and data cataloguing. Facilitate the integrated plan for Data Governance for the program, ensuring effective communication and decision-making.​

• Technology and Tools: Partner with the D&A core team to evaluate and implement data governance tools and technologies to support data governance processes relevant for the program (e.g., data catalogues, data quality tools, metadata management solutions). Collaborate with IS&T and business teams to ensure that data governance requirements are integrated into the data architecture and data management systems. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data governance, privacy, and security.​

• Reporting and Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of data governance initiatives and tracking to program deliverables.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Strong, recent and demonstrated experience delivering and operationalising data governance frameworks and tools in a global and large organisation.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly in translating

• business outcomes to technical solutions.

• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration experience and skills in achieving outcomes

• within a networked operating model and fostering a strong team culture.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex environments.

• Strong understanding of data and analytics foundations, integration and dependencies, and

• related best practices.

• Experience with Agile or other project management methodologies is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree or similar in related technical or business fields.

What we offer

• We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you, including requests for part time hours.

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• An excellent base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.

• Attractive share ownership plan.

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).

• Domestic relocation if required.

Where you will be working

The newly created ERP Implementation Program team within the Group Finance function will bring together a variety of specialist skillsets to shape our digital future and simplify, automate, modernise and improve our ways of working globally.

About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.