About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About the Role

As a Manager in the Data and AI Advisory Services team, you will lead client projects that address intricate challenges across various industries. You will be part of an award-winning team that focuses on both the technical and business aspects of data, analytics, and AI. This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop into a well-rounded and valued data professional.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of data-driven solutions that provide measurable value to clients.
• Oversee the creation of fit-for-purpose data models and enterprise-ready data architectures.
• Guide the establishment of cloud infrastructure solutions and the integration of data from multiple sources.
• Manage the development of data pipelines for production environments.
• Attend and lead client meetings and workshops with executives and senior management.
• Document system and project requirements.
• Drive continual improvement of our data practice.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring financial objectives are met and resources are allocated efficiently.

About you

Ideally, you’ll come from a tech consulting background and passionate to work with clients.  You’ll have a strong internal drive, a growth mindset and a genuine desire to build a long-term and meaningful career within our industry.

Combined with:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team.
• Extensive experience in data engineering and architecture, with versatility across roles.
• Exceptional data modelling capabilities, including conceptual, logical, and physical modelling.
• Proficiency in Python or SQL.
• Experience in delivering secure, scalable cloud data platforms (e.g., Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Familiarity with modern data orchestration and transformation tools (e.g., Data Factory, DBT, Airflow).
• Proven ability to integrate disparate data sources and deliver value through productionized data pipelines.
• Understanding of data security, observability, and networking principles.
• Experience developing Data Science and Artificial Intelligence solutions, and working in a consulting environment is highly desirable.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or suitable work experience in lieu of qualifications.

About our team:

We are a leading consulting firm with a global presence, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional client service. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about leveraging data and technology to solve complex business and social issues.

Our Data & AI team is an integral part of our broader Advisory division, offering services in Strategy and Transformation, Digital, and People Advisory. We provide a full stack service, including data engineering, advanced analytics, AI, and visualization. Our approach is highly regarded by clients, and we typically work on projects with significant social impact and value.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. 

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges, join the BDO run club, or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym, and wellness facilities via our BWell program.

Access financial benefits from travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast daily, vehicle financing support, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include cultural and religious leave, paid leave for fertility and IVF treatments, blood donor leave, enhanced family support, plus options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program. 

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide extensive technical training, dedicated leadership development programs, professional memberships, subscriptions and more.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Find out more about our culture and hear from our people via our social channels and career pages.

Apply now to join #teamBDO.