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Head of Data Engineering


Company : Aginic Ventures


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-06-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Head of Data Engineering role at Aginic Ventures4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Head of Data Engineering role at Aginic VenturesAbout UsMantel Group is an Australian-owned technology consulting business with capabilities across Cloud, Digital, Data, Delivery & Security. Since our inception in November 2017, we have experienced remarkable growth across Australia & New Zealand and are honoured to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for 5 years in a row!About UsMantel Group is an Australian-owned technology consulting business with capabilities across Cloud, Digital, Data, Delivery & Security. Since our inception in November 2017, we have experienced remarkable growth across Australia & New Zealand and are honoured to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for 5 years in a row!We hire smart and talented people and get out of their way. As a principle-based organisation, we have a flat structure with no hierarchy. By focusing on our five principles and not getting caught up in red tape, we trust you to get the job done!About The RoleAs Head of Data Engineering, you are responsible for shaping the technology direction, performance excellence and commercial success of Mantels Data Engineering capability. This role will work in collaboration with other leaders and team members across Mantel to continuously improve our way of working to enhance outcomes for clients and grow our business. In keeping with our principle-led culture and team of teams approach, the role requires a high degree of servant leadership and will drive change through influence & collaboration, not hierarchy.Key ResponsibilitiesEvolve & Lead Data Engineering:Help define the strategy and future direction of Mantel Group''s Data Engineering teamBring the strategy to reality ensuring cohesive progress across all Data Engineering communitiesEnsure that the commercial performance of our Data Engineering teams is in line with targetsBuild strong and collaborative relationships with leaders across Data and other domains, ensuring our capability areas are aligned to the overall strategyRegularly communicate strategy, progress and achievements to leadership and team members, at the capability, domain and Mantel Group levelSupport the resourcing team and other leaders to assemble the right team for projectsEstablish and nurture new and existing client relationships, particularly at the Executive level, as a reliable source of solution adviceLead pre-sales conversations and the creation of RFPs and SOWs for the capability, working closely with CEPs and PartnersIdentify strategic opportunities (e.g. training, technology, common architecture, ways of working, other) for improving the quality of Mantels data engineering deliveryServe as a point of escalation for troubleshooting and issue resolution to achieve excellent outcomes for our clientsInnovating & Unique OfferingsIdentify market trends, gaps in our offerings and proactively work to ensure that we are maximising our relevance to clientsIdentify specific accelerators IP or solutions to help make Mantels data engineering more repeatable, profitable and drive quality in our projects. Drive the development and/or adoption of these and align to tech partners where requiredEmbed these advancements into the teams learning & development, ensuring skills are continuously evolving in line with industry trendsRole model thought-leadership by being active in both internal and external communities. Develop and lead initiatives in this space e.g. training sessions, blog posts, community engagement activities, building strong partnerships.Culture & PrinciplesMaintain a strategic focus on resourcing by aligning team strengths, aspirations, and growth areas with project opportunities to drive engagement and developmentProvide regular feedback, coaching, and mentorship to enhance skills and performance, proactively identifying areas for improvement and implementing measures to address challengesFoster a cohesive, high-performing team where members feel engaged and supported. Leverage Great Place To Work metrics to guide people initiatives, aiming for continuous improvement year on yearEmbrace a federated leadership approach to support key people initiatives, including promotions, career pathways, engagement programs, and learning & developmentBuild future leaders by creating pathways for growth and leadership development within the teamSupport the talent strategy and recruitment process, ensuring we attract and retain high-quality team members whose skills align with our long-term strategic directionPartner with People & Culture to cultivate a principle-led, collaborative environment where team members feel valued, empowered, and equipped to thriveThis role is critical to enabling the continued growth and evolution of Mantels business as we support clients with making their businesses better.What youll need as our Head of Data Engineering:Proven experience in defining and implementing data engineering strategy. Ability to align strategy with organizational goals and commercial targetsPrevious consulting experience working directly with clients across multiple industries. Experience building and maintaining client relationships at the executive levelDemonstrated track record of ensuring commercial performance of data engineering teams. Experience in pre-sales conversations, RFP and SOW creationStrong ability to build genuine relationships with leaders in data and other departments, as well as clients and technology partnersExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to articulate strategy, progress, and achievements to various stakeholders.Experience in leading and managing data engineering teams. Create an environment where people do their best workAbility to identify market trends and gaps in offerings. Experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions and IPStrong understanding of data engineering technologies and architecturesExperience in supporting talent strategy and attracting awesome new team membersAbility to drive change through influence and collaboration. Being a thought leaderWhat You Can Expect From UsYoull get all the tools you need to hit the ground running including a new phone, laptop & swag.We believe in unique experiences for all. Our My Deal program allows you to tailor your yearly plan, with the support of your Leader, to decide on whats most important to you. That might be extra professional development, extra annual leave, time to work on your side hustle, or something else completely different! One size does not fit all.Youll be genuinely supported by an organisation that cares about not only you but your family as well, Mantel Group offers Flexible Personal Leave options for those unplanned moments in life.We support a flexible hybrid approach to working which is guided by our principles; we trust each other to make good choices about the best workplace locations for the requirements of the project, role and client. This can change based on our client needs.We know you wont have one job for life. At Mantel Group we believe in supporting our team to take their career in a direction that aligns with their passions. We have internal opportunities across Cloud, Data, Digital, Delivery & Security.Mantel Group is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace, which means we are committed to improving your wellbeing at work through leading practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care and family wellbeing.Click Apply for this job to be considered for this role and our Talent team will be in touch.We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds and minority groups to apply.Seniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Aginic Ventures by 2xGet notified about new Head of Engineering jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 12 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$200,000.00-A$230,000.00 2 days agoDirector of Engineering - Core ExperiencesSydney, New South Wales, Australia 16 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$200,000.00-A$220,000.00 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoEngineering Manager Of Managers, Core InfrastructureSydney, New South Wales, Australia 16 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 14 hours agoEngineering Director, GTPN Platform (Relocate to China)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoHead of Data Engineering Healthcare Private EquitySydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$170,000.00-A$200,000.00 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoChapter Lead/Engineering Manager - AndroidSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoDirector - Space Science and Innovation, Executive Level 2, Australian Space AgencySydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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