AI Implementation Manager

Whizdom; Sydney; On-site; AUD 203,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking an experienced AI Technology Manager to lead the delivery of practical, production-ready data and AI solutions within a major transformation program. You will own end-to-end delivery, translating business requirements into scalable architectures and guiding multidisciplinary teams through design, development, testing, deployment, and production handover.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will drive AI initiatives including agentic capabilities, ensure governance and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale data, analytics, AI, or ML solutions.
• Proven ability to lead technical delivery teams within large enterprises or consulting environments.
• Strong understanding of modern cloud data ecosystems and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data and AI solutions across the full project lifecycle.
• Translate business requirements into scalable designs and roadmaps.
• Design and implement enterprise-scale data and AI architectures.
• Develop and deploy AI solutions including agentic AI capabilities.
• Oversee integrations across systems and ensure security and governance.

Skills

AI leadership

Data architecture

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Delivery leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure AI

OpenAI

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS AI

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Our client is a globally recognised management and technology consulting organisation partnering with a major logistics and supply chain enterprise to accelerate its AI and data transformation agenda.

The organisation is investing heavily in next-generation data platforms, AI-enabled decision making, intelligent automation, and agentic AI solutions designed to improve operational efficiency, customer outcomes, and business performance. As part of this journey, they are seeking an experienced AI Technology Manager to lead the delivery of practical, production-ready data and AI solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking a senior technology leader with a proven track record delivering complex data and AI initiatives from concept through to production. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and technical depth.

Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, you will take ownership of end-to-end solution delivery, translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures and leading multidisciplinary teams through design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and operational transition.

A key focus of the role will be the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions, including emerging agentic AI capabilities, while ensuring compliance with governance, security, risk, and responsible AI frameworks.

You will play a pivotal role in driving successful outcomes across a high-profile transformation program within a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of data and AI solutions across the full project lifecycle.
• Translate business objectives and requirements into scalable technical designs and delivery roadmaps.
• Design and implement modern data and AI architectures capable of supporting enterprise-scale operations.
• Develop and deploy practical AI solutions, including agentic AI applications, intelligent workflows, and automation capabilities.
• Oversee integration activities across multiple systems, platforms, and data sources.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise security, privacy, governance, and responsible AI requirements.
• Manage technical delivery risks, dependencies, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders, technology teams, architects, and external partners.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of data engineers, AI engineers, and technical specialists.
• Drive the successful transition of solutions into production and operational support environments.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised management and technology consulting organisation partnering with a major logistics and supply chain enterprise to accelerate its AI and data transformation agenda.

The organisation is investing heavily in next-generation data platforms, AI-enabled decision making, intelligent automation, and agentic AI solutions designed to improve operational efficiency, customer outcomes, and business performance. As part of this journey, they are seeking an experienced AI Technology Manager to lead the delivery of practical, production-ready data and AI solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking a senior technology leader with a proven track record delivering complex data and AI initiatives from concept through to production. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and technical depth.

Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, you will take ownership of end-to-end solution delivery, translating business requirements into scalable technical designs and leading multidisciplinary teams through design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and operational transition.

A key focus of the role will be the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions, including emerging agentic AI capabilities, while ensuring compliance with governance, security, risk, and responsible AI frameworks.

You will play a pivotal role in driving successful outcomes across a high-profile transformation program within a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of data and AI solutions across the full project lifecycle.
• Translate business objectives and requirements into scalable technical designs and delivery roadmaps.
• Design and implement modern data and AI architectures capable of supporting enterprise-scale operations.
• Develop and deploy practical AI solutions, including agentic AI applications, intelligent workflows, and automation capabilities.
• Oversee integration activities across multiple systems, platforms, and data sources.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise security, privacy, governance, and responsible AI requirements.
• Manage technical delivery risks, dependencies, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders, technology teams, architects, and external partners.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of data engineers, AI engineers, and technical specialists.
• Drive the successful transition of solutions into production and operational support environments.

The Successful Candidate

You will be a highly experienced technology practitioner who combines strong technical capability with outstanding stakeholder management and delivery leadership skills.

Key experience includes:

• Extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale data, analytics, AI, or machine learning solutions.
• Demonstrated success leading technical delivery teams within consulting, logistics, supply chain, retail, transport, or large enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of modern cloud platforms and data ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering AI solutions, including Generative AI and agentic AI capabilities.
• Experience with data engineering, data architecture, integration, APIs, and enterprise application landscapes.
• Strong knowledge of AI governance, cybersecurity, privacy, risk management, and responsible AI principles.
• Proven ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders while translating business challenges into technical solutions.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and driving outcomes in fast-paced delivery environments.

Desirable

• Consulting experience within a top-tier advisory or technology consulting environment.
• Experience delivering solutions within logistics, transport, supply chain, or operationally intensive industries.
• Familiarity with Azure AI, OpenAI, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS AI services, Microsoft Fabric, or similar technologies.

What's On Offer?

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile AI and data transformation program.
• Work alongside senior business and technology stakeholders within a globally recognised consulting environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI and agentic AI initiatives.
• Highly collaborative and delivery-focused culture.
• Immediate impact role with significant visibility across the organisation.
• Initial 6-month engagement commencing mid-October, with strong potential for extension.
• Competitive daily rate.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a senior technology delivery leader who can bridge business strategy and technical execution while driving tangible outcomes from modern AI and data capabilities.