Performance Reporting Manager

• Engage with Top-Level Stakeholders! Work directly with senior leaders on high-impact, world-class projects, expanding your professional network and influence.
• Learn from the Best! Join a team led by one of only 15 Microsoft Data Platform MVPs in Australia offering you mentorship from a globally recognized expert.
• Cutting-Edge Technology Environment! Thrive in a fast-paced, modern workplace with evolving, top-class technology, keeping your skills sharp and future-ready

Who we are:

Sydney Water is undertaking a $34 billion, 10-year infrastructure program to renew, expand & build infrastructure to support a more sustainable, resilient, and efficient water network for Sydney’s growing population. We provide safe drinking, recycled, wastewater, and stormwater services with a focus on reliability, affordability, and environmental sustainability. As a state-owned corporation, we prioritize customers and communities.

About the role:

Are you passionate about turning data into clear, actionable insights that drive real impact? In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the charge in shaping how performance is measured, understood, and improved across our projects and programs.

As Performance Reporting Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of building a trusted, centralised Power BI reporting hub, ensuring data is not only accurate and accessible, but genuinely useful to those delivering complex projects. You’ll lead a team of skilled BI specialists, championing innovation, automation, and continuous improvement in our reporting tools and processes.

By integrating data from diverse sources, you’ll help project teams spot trends, flag risks, and seize opportunities early, empowering smarter decisions and stronger outcomes across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading & mentoring a team of BI specialists, you’ll deliver high-quality dashboards and reports that provide clear, actionable insights across major infrastructure projects.
• You will establish and maintain robust reporting standards and governance, ensuring consistency, reliability, and professionalism in all performance reporting outputs.
• By collaborating with internal teams you’ll enhance data integration across systems like Primavera P6, SAP, AWS S3, Databricks, and SharePoint creating a seamless reporting experience.
• Driving the development and management of data models and Power BI systems that provide secure access, dependable analysis, and prompt delivery of insights
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders, translating reporting needs into valuable solutions, uplifting data literacy, and supporting informed decision-making.

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Equivalent relevant experience or a Tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline (program/project management, engineering or other technical discipline) and business and/or management.
• A proven ability to lead and mentor BI teams, driving high-quality reporting and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Deep technical expertise in data integration, modelling, and transformation—particularly across systems like SAP, Primavera P6, AWS S3, Databricks, and SharePoint.
• Extensive experience supporting the development & construction of large-scale infrastructure projects, with a background firmly rooted in the construction or engineering sectors rather than the banking or finance industries.
• A strong understanding of data governance and reporting standards, with a knack for ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance in performance insights.
• Confidence managing tools like Power BI, with the judgement to balance secure data access with user needs across the business.
• A people-first mindset—skilled at building stakeholder relationships, translating reporting needs into actionable insights, and uplifting data literacy across teams.

Dive into Our Great Benefits! 

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Employee Networks: We proudly offer and support Employee Led networks, such as Women of Water, Pride, First Nations and Disability & Neurodiversity Networks 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success in the direction you desire. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance. 
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Closing Date: Monday 19th May at 11:59 PM AEST

We want to ensure you feel supported and informed throughout every step of our recruitment process. Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact deirbhile.neary@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.

Working at Sydney Water 

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.  

Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms,Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check. 

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