Principal Data Product Owner

Principal Data Product Owner

• Be accountable for the overall success and governance of key data products
• Access to industry-leading technical development programmes
• Perth based opportunity – Central Park

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Principal Data Product Owner who will be responsible for defining and delivering data products focused on delivering business value. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders, it will be your role to understand and prioritise data needs, and then turn those needs into actionable product plans.

This is a great opportunity to serve as the primary point of contact for all data product-related matters, and be accountable for the overall success and governance of key data products within Rio Tinto Iron Ore.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills

Reporting to the Manager Core Processes & Knowledge Management and working in a collaborative community within Knowledge, Information & Technology, you will:

• Understand and translate business needs into data product requirements
• Prioritise and manage the data product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Act as a liaison between the data science and engineering teams, and other stakeholders
• Partner with stakeholders to proactively drive financial evaluations of data products. Coordinate and build business valuations for RTIO data products
• Provide senior management with relevant, detailed, accurate and timely financial analysis to influence and shape data product strategy
• Work with data engineers to design, build, and implement data products
• Continuously monitor and analyse data product performance and make recommendations for improvements
• Ensure data products are aligned with company's data governance policies and practices
• Communicate data product status and progress to key stakeholders

What you’ll bring

The role of a Principal Data Product Owner is a key role that requires a combination of technical and business skills to drive the success of a data product. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of data science and engineering concepts, and a proven track record of delivering data products that drive business value.

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Proven experience in product management and/or data product ownership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with data visualization and BI tools
• Knowledge of data governance and data security best practices
• Understanding of data science and engineering concepts including cloud technologies

What we offer

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

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive 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
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

About Rio Tinto

Rio 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 and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.

We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse genders and identities, 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.

Applications close on Monday 24^th April 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)