Data Platform Product Manager Lead
Active / Open Until Filled
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Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
September 11, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$123,500 - $208,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Manager / Director Level
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Experience
4 – 7 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Data Platform Product Manager Lead, based out of their corporate offices in Sydney, Australia. This appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized financial organization that combines entrepreneurial empowerment, disciplined risk governance, and a merit-based career trajectory.
Commodities and Global Markets provides clients around the world with capital and financing, risk management, market access, and physical commodity execution across energy, metals, agriculture, and financial markets. In this role, the successful candidate will work alongside seasoned industry professionals to optimize mission-critical processes, manage risk effectively, and deliver commercially impactful solutions across key markets.
Opportunity Overview & Quick Facts
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Define and drive the vision, strategy and roadmap for a globally significant portfolio spanning market data, reference data and infrastructure services.
- Execute and drive 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.
- Execute and drive 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.
- Additionally 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.
- Inspire and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ensuring delivery is aligned to strategic objectives, creating measurable business value and supporting the ongoing evolution of the organisation's data and platform capabilities.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Significant experience leading large-scale data platforms, technology products or enterprise capabilities within financial services or similarly complex, data-driven environments.
- 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.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders, build strong partnerships and lead strategic initiatives across a global and matrixed environment.
- Commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with experience balancing regulatory requirements, operational resilience and business outcomes.
- 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.
What Macquarie Offers
- Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
- Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
- Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
- Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
- Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly on Macquarie Careers Portal
This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.
