Manager, Data Operations - Lead. Build. Improve.

Are you a hands on data leader who enjoys solving complex data challenges while developing technical teams? We're partnering with a leading Australian research and insights organisation seeking a Manager, Data Operations to lead a team delivering data solutions across large-scale social, government and research projects. This is an opportunity to combine people leadership with hands on technical work in an environment where innovation, quality and methodology matter.

The Opportunity

Reporting into senior leadership, you'll lead a growing Data Operations team while remaining close to the technical work. You'll oversee project delivery, team capability and the ongoing enhancement of data processing workflows, automation and package development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Data Scientists and Data Operations professionals
• Manage project delivery, resourcing and workload allocation
• Enhance data processing workflows, automation and package development
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines for complex datasets
• Partner with researchers and project teams to deliver high-quality outputs
• Maintain strong data governance, quality and integrity standards
• Support the development of tools and infrastructure that improve efficiency and accuracy

About You You'll bring a combination of technical expertise and people leadership, with experience leading teams in complex data environments.

You'll likely have:

• Strong programming experience in R and/or Python
• Experience developing reusable packages, scripts and automated workflows
• SQL and database management experience
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and multiple data sources
• Exposure to APIs, data integration and processing pipelines
• Previous people management or team leadership experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Highly Regarded

• Experience working with survey or research data
• Exposure to social research, market research, government research or official statistics environments
• Experience with Git and modern development practices
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy and information security requirements

About Resources Group Resources Group is the leading global talent agency for Insights, Analytics & Data Strategy. We partner with the industry's most innovative agencies, consultancies and brands across Australia, New Zealand and APAC, connecting exceptional talent with outstanding career opportunities.

Resources Group is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, age, disability, family responsibilities, gender, marital status, nationality, religion, political belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.