Project Lead / Senior Data Specialist | 18 Month Contract

This opportunity would see you join us, WSAudiology at an exciting stage of global transformation and growth. We are a global medical device business, with pioneering technology to help people with hearing loss hear the sounds that make life wonderful.We are active in over 125 markets and employ 11,000 people worldwide. Our retail business, bloom hearing Specialists is a key part of our footprint in Australia and New Zealand, with an uncompromising approach to innovation and customer care.The OpportunityYou will ensure that the Master Data Management workstream activities are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards. Your understanding of data analytics and integration will be central to this role in delivering our Retail Solution across the ANZ business. The role will support our digital transformation introducing new Point of Sale (POS) solution and upgrading our ERP from Microsoft (MS) Navision to Business Central. Collaborating with functional teams to understand business needs, you will oversee project lifecycle activities to develop and deliver key deliverables and guide stakeholder engagement and support.You will drive a more data-centered mindset into the organization, set high standards and have an appreciation for data integrity and hygiene. The role will be heavily focused around data validation, quality across Retail Systems & Applications and ensuring the data accuracy of existing financial, product, consumer, employee, store and vendor data in readiness for go live.Skills and abilities required

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mathematics, Economics or Computer Science.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to analyse complex data sets, identify patterns, trends, and anomalies, and derive actionable insights.
• Proven experience leading master data initiatives or in a similar role, driving master data setup and data analytics.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to bridge the gap between business users and technical teams.
• Experience in process improvement and process re-design with a focus on improving existing data management processes highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness of master data, metadata, and data governance artifacts.
• Ability to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Experience in managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines along with resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Ability to work independently.
• Microsoft CRM and ERP Navision/Business Central as well as Office Intermediate to Advanced user, particularly strong in Excel and pivot tables.
• Experience working with large datasets both static and transactional data.
• Experience with SQL, Power BI.

Culture and Benefits

• Training and development opportunities to keep skills up to date
• Flexible working arrangements / Hybrid
• Opportunity to work alongside a global retail team
• High performance and supportive work culture
• Employee Value Awards
• Discount on hearing aids for employees, friends, and family
• On-site parking
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Novated Lease (Australia only)
• Salary Sacrifice (Australia only)

In addition to the above, will be your commitment to being part of the bloom™ hearing customer journey according to the WSA values of Going Beyond Together, Pioneering for Better Solutions and Passion for Impact.We appreciate you investing your time and efforts applying for this role. We'll do the same by responding to your application.Sounds wonderful? We can't wait to hear from you.WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.