Senior Consultant (Data)

Mantel Group is an Australian-owned technology consulting business with capabilities across Cloud, Digital, Data & 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 4 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!
*Include one of the four (depending on the job):
Digital
Our Digital team works collaboratively to develop end-to-end digital solutions, ranging from technology selection to building and operating phases. Spanning both software and hardware deployments, we deliver and manage scalable, cloud-focused, automated solutions - focused on shared knowledge, continuous improvement and design thinking.
Data
Working in data at Mantel Group means there's opportunities to align to a particular cloud platform or remain cloud agnostic. Our teams are made up of awesome people who specialise in numerous areas of data so there's endless opportunities for you including data engineering, machine learning, data analytics and data science.
Cloud
Mantel Group's dedicated cloud capability means you are able to work with a team of passionate people and all the latest tech in your cloud of choice whether you want to help businesses reach their full potential with Microsoft products, be part of the full cloud transformation on AWS or an expert in Google cloud - there's an opportunity here for you.
Security
Working in our emerging and growing cyber security capability allows you to work closely with clients across our teams with a deep focus on Cyber Security, Governance Risk and Compliance. There's new opportunities to lead governance, risk and compliance initiatives for clients in regulated industries and help our clients align their information security risk position with their risk appetite.
Your day to day

• Leads a work stream, overseeing team outcomes and with a good understanding of business context.
• Helps to define the detail behind the project, including defining sprint outcomes and coordinating team rhythm e, g. stand-ups.
• Keeps the whole team (Leads, CEPs) across project progress and plan ahead.
• Builds strong trust and credibility with mid-senior client stakeholders.
• Able to influence vs. inform client stakeholders.
• Distills highly complex concepts into business-friendly language and recommendations.
• Uses hypothesis led thinking to focus the team on the highest impact solution.
• Presents in person and larger meetings with confidence, learning the ability to flex style to different types of stakeholders.
• Experience preparing SteerCo or Board paper style documents.
• Makes prioritization calls based on where our work will deliver the greatest commercial value for our clients.
• Experience leading business case exercises, helping to articulate the business value our work delivers.
• Supports presales conversations and presentations.

What you'll need to be successful

• Be a seasoned consultant with extensive consulting experience, ideally having worked with a top tier consultancy
• a strong background in working on data projects in commercial environments, and are able to manage projects with many moving parts
• solid experience in technical writing and can prepare clear documentation for a range of audiences
• the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at different levels of technical detail
• Have good knowledge of how data and analytics can enable a business to grow and gain competitive advantage
• Be a strategic thinker, able to take a step back from the detail and guide our clients on their data and analytics journey
• an adaptable approach and methods based on project and customer needs, are comfortable with ambiguity and can provide guidance on scope and direction
• strong time management skills with ability to prioritise workloads under pressure and meet deadlines
• Have a self-starting attitude, be hands on, and know how to find answers and work with ambiguity
• Apply a value driven and practical approach to your work
• Have genuine passion for and connection to the data science and analytics community

What you can expect from us:

• We know you won't 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, Security and Digital.
• You'll 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 what's most important to you. That might be extra professional development, extra annual or parental leave, time to work on your side hustle, or something else completely different! One size does not fit all.
• You'll 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've got a clear goal when it comes to growing our team: attract and retain the right talent and provide them with the freedom to explore and grow as individuals. We don't expect you to be an expert in everything, if you are passionate, values driven and have the right attitude - that sounds like a great place to start our conversation! We would love to hear from you if you think you are the right match!