Data Platform Product Manager Lead
Macquarie Group · Sydney, Australia · 14d ago
Staff / Lead / PrincipalOn-siteProduct Management
Join our Commodities and Global Markets Market Data, Reference Data and Infrastructure Services platform team. We are responsible for the foundational platforms that provide the governed data, technology and operational capabilities required to support business growth, meet regulatory obligations and strengthen operational resilience. The team focuses on simplifying complex technology and data landscapes, enhancing controls and transparency, and delivering scalable platform services that align with the division’s strategic objectives while enabling innovation across a global business.
We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.
As a Senior Product Manager and Data Platform Lead, you will define and drive the vision, strategy and roadmap for a globally significant portfolio spanning market data, reference data and infrastructure services. You will partner closely with business, technology and operational stakeholders to identify opportunities, prioritise investment decisions and deliver capabilities that support business growth, regulatory requirements and operational resilience.
You will take ownership of the platform lifecycle, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in data, technology and product outcomes. Working across a complex stakeholder landscape, you will drive initiatives that simplify processes, strengthen governance and controls, improve transparency and modernise foundational platform capabilities. You will also play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative solutions through the adoption of artificial intelligence, automation and advanced analytics, helping unlock new opportunities and improve user experiences across the division. As a leader, you will inspire and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for ensuring delivery is aligned to strategic objectives, creating measurable business value and supporting the ongoing evolution of the organisation's data and platform capabilities.
- Significant experience leading large-scale data platforms, technology products or enterprise capabilities within financial services or similarly complex, data-driven environments
- Strong product management experience, including defining strategy, roadmaps, investment priorities and delivering outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups
- Deep understanding of market data, reference data, data governance and modern data platform architecture, with the ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions
- Experience driving innovation through artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation or advanced analytics, with a willingness to remain hands-on and explore emerging technologies
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, build strong partnerships and lead strategic initiatives across a global and matrixed environment
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with experience balancing regulatory requirements, operational resilience and business outcomes
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including building and developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and drive clarity across both technical and non-technical audiences
- A growth mindset, curiosity and passion for innovation, with a track record of challenging the status quo and delivering meaningful change through data and technology solutions.
We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.
At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:- 1 wellbeing leave day per year
- Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
- Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
- 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
- Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
- Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
- Reimbursement for work from home equipment
Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.
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