Data Foundations Delivery Manager

Ingrity Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 156,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingrity Pty in Sydney is seeking a Data Foundations Delivery Manager to drive a strategic data governance and AI readiness initiative on a 6-month contract. You will lead the end-to-end delivery, establish governance structures, and coordinate a team to deliver measurable value.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, experience in data governance, and a proven ability to translate data strategy into actionable delivery plans within complex enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering enterprise Data Governance or Data Transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality and controls.
• Experience delivering AI initiatives or AI readiness programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a strategic Data Foundations and Governance program.
• Establish data governance frameworks, controls and processes to support AI readiness.
• Coordinate Data Analysts to achieve milestones and deliverables.
• Engage senior executives and stakeholders across the business.
• Manage timelines, dependencies, risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure governance initiatives deliver measurable business value for AI capabilities.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Data governance

Stakeholder management

AI readiness

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Data Foundations Delivery Manager | Data Governance & AI Enablement

Sydney | 6-Month Contract

We are looking to engage an experienced Data Foundations Delivery Manager to drive a strategic data governance and AI readiness initiative.

We're looking for a dynamic, commercially minded delivery leader who can navigate complex stakeholder environments, drive outcomes and translate data strategy into practical execution.

The Opportunity

Working closely with an established Data Architecture & Governance Lead, and supported by a team of Data and Quality Analysts, you will take ownership of delivering a critical data foundations program.

Your focus will be on ensuring the right governance structures, processes and controls are established to enable trusted, high-quality data and future AI adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a strategic Data Foundations and Governance program.
• Establish and operationalise data governance frameworks, controls and processes to support AI readiness.
• Drive delivery across data quality, ownership, accountability and governance initiatives.
• Partner with the Data Architecture & Governance Lead to translate technical strategy into actionable delivery plans.
• Coordinate Data and Quality Analysts to achieve program milestones and deliverables.
• Engage and influence senior executives, business leaders and technical stakeholders.
• Manage delivery timelines, dependencies, risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure governance initiatives deliver measurable business value and support future AI capabilities.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering enterprise Data Governance, Data Foundations or Data Transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality, controls and data management principles.
• Experience delivering AI initiatives, AI enablement programs or establishing data foundations for AI adoption.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional delivery teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong program delivery capabilities, balancing strategic objectives with hands‑on execution.
• A proactive, adaptable and outcome-driven approach.

Highly Desirable

• Experience delivering enterprise AI programs beyond Microsoft Copilot implementations.
• Exposure to AI readiness, data governance for AI, or enterprise AI transformation.
• Experience operating within large, complex organisations undergoing data modernisation.

What's on Offer?

• Contract: Initial 6 months
• Location: Sydney
• Opportunity to lead a strategically important data and AI enablement initiative.
• Work alongside an established technical leadership team with dedicated analyst support.