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Head of Data Engineering


Company : Aginic Ventures


Location : Sydney,


Created : 2025-06-15


Job Type : Full Time


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Join to apply for the Head of Data Engineering role at Aginic Ventures 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Head of Data Engineering role at Aginic Ventures About Us Mantel 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 Us Mantel 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 Role As 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 Responsibilities Evolve & Lead Data Engineering: Help define the strategy and future direction of Mantel Group''s Data Engineering team Bring the strategy to reality ensuring cohesive progress across all Data Engineering communities Ensure that the commercial performance of our Data Engineering teams is in line with targets Build strong and collaborative relationships with leaders across Data and other domains, ensuring our capability areas are aligned to the overall strategy Regularly communicate strategy, progress and achievements to leadership and team members, at the capability, domain and Mantel Group level Support the resourcing team and other leaders to assemble the right team for projects Establish and nurture new and existing client relationships, particularly at the Executive level, as a reliable source of solution advice Lead pre-sales conversations and the creation of RFPs and SOWs for the capability, working closely with CEPs and Partners Identify strategic opportunities (e.g. training, technology, common architecture, ways of working, other) for improving the quality of Mantels data engineering delivery Serve as a point of escalation for troubleshooting and issue resolution to achieve excellent outcomes for our clients Innovating & Unique Offerings Identify market trends, gaps in our offerings and proactively work to ensure that we are maximising our relevance to clients Identify 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 required Embed these advancements into the teams learning & development, ensuring skills are continuously evolving in line with industry trends Role 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 & Principles Maintain a strategic focus on resourcing by aligning team strengths, aspirations, and growth areas with project opportunities to drive engagement and development Provide regular feedback, coaching, and mentorship to enhance skills and performance, proactively identifying areas for improvement and implementing measures to address challenges Foster 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 year Embrace a federated leadership approach to support key people initiatives, including promotions, career pathways, engagement programs, and learning & development Build future leaders by creating pathways for growth and leadership development within the team Support the talent strategy and recruitment process, ensuring we attract and retain high-quality team members whose skills align with our long-term strategic direction Partner with People & Culture to cultivate a principle-led, collaborative environment where team members feel valued, empowered, and equipped to thrive This 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 targets Previous consulting experience working directly with clients across multiple industries. Experience building and maintaining client relationships at the executive level Demonstrated track record of ensuring commercial performance of data engineering teams. Experience in pre-sales conversations, RFP and SOW creation Strong ability to build genuine relationships with leaders in data and other departments, as well as clients and technology partners Excellent 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 work Ability to identify market trends and gaps in offerings. Experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions and IP Strong understanding of data engineering technologies and architectures Experience in supporting talent strategy and attracting awesome new team members Ability to drive change through influence and collaboration. Being a thought leader What You Can Expect From Us Youll 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. 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