Data Product Delivery Manager

Australian Communications & Media Authority; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) is seeking a Data Product Delivery Manager in Melbourne to lead and enhance the delivery of data analytics products and solutions across the agency. You will oversee BI capabilities, support data science and geospatial projects, and align initiatives with the Data Strategy 2026-29.

You will drive scoping, prioritisation and end-to-end delivery, managing a portfolio of analytics projects with a focus on value, impact and effective stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience delivering data analytics products and projects.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable analytics solutions.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management and data management controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data analytics products and solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams across product, project, data, analytics, governance, technology and business areas.
• Manage scoping, prioritisation, capacity planning and budgeting for multiple data initiatives.
• Engage senior leaders and stakeholders to translate needs into analytics priorities and timelines.
• Provide agile delivery leadership and facilitate ceremonies to improve delivery outcomes.
• Foster a data-led culture with clear documentation and governance controls.

Skills

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Agile delivery

Job description

Australian Communications & Media Authority – Melbourne VIC

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and some online content.

This work underpins our vision for a connected, informed and entertained Australia.

Who we are

The Research, Data and Governance Branch is at the forefront of shaping and delivering impactful consumer and market research that drives regulatory decisions and supports the ACMA’s compliance and enforcement priorities. We champion the ACMA’s data strategy and governance framework, ensuring agency decision-making is supported by high-quality data, sharp analytics, and solid evidence-based insights. The Branch also provides essential governance services, robust risk and fraud management frameworks, seamless parliamentary coordination, efficient internal audit contract management, and targeted international advice and services. The Branch supports the Audit and Risk Committee with secretariat services and oversees the ACMA’s strategic planning and performance reporting.

The Data Strategy and Visual Analytics Section is responsible for delivering the ACMA’s Data Strategy, including data analytics products and services and uplifting data literacy knowledge, skills and abilities of staff to embed data as a critical capability to enhance decision making or improve efficiency or effectiveness.

The section works across the agency to deliver data analytics products and solutions to get the most out of our data. We have delivered several data projects that have supported line areas to ingest, transform, analyse and visualise data to enhance operational and regulatory decision making.

Our data literacy program supports the agency build data capability through training and practical skill development, particularly in the use of Power BI. Our community of practice also supports peer learning and knowledge sharing to enhance data analytics skills through creating a positive and collaborative environment.

About the role

As the Data Product Delivery Manager, you will lead and enhance the delivery of our data analytics products and solutions across the Agency. You will manage the building of our business intelligence capabilities including self-service and support delivery of data science and geospatial projects in line with our Data Strategy 2026-29. You will work across business areas, helping teams prioritise data analytics and reporting to support their work, maintain momentum and deliver a broad range of data initiatives.

Across the project and product lifecycle, you will lead scoping and planning of data analytics products and solutions, manage a product portfolio, facilitate seamless end-to-end delivery of data analytics projects, and empower delivery teams to build and release high-value, data-driven solutions in line with approved data project priorities and initiatives.

The key duties of the position include:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data analytics products and solutions, ensuring quality outcomes are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business priorities.
• Establish and coordinate cross-functional delivery teams across product, project, data, analytics, governance, technology and business areas.
• Partner with data platform, geospatial, data governance, digital and technology services, and finance teams to support program planning and delivery, resourcing and effective decision making.
• Lead scoping, planning, prioritisation, capacity management and budgeting across concurrent data products, projects and initiatives, including requirements, backlogs and delivery timeframes.
• Engage senior leaders, stakeholders and delivery teams to translate business needs into scalable analytics products and manage priorities based on value and impact.
• Track delivery health, project performance and product impact through clear reporting, governance updates and timely stakeholder communication.
• Provide agile delivery leadership by facilitating key ceremonies, resolving impediments, improving delivery practices and supporting predictable sprint and release outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative, data-led culture through supervision/coaching, dependency management, lean delivery practices, clear documentation and appropriate data governance and management controls.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment with ACMA, applicants must be Australian citizens.

The successful candidate will also be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

Notes

Suitable candidates will be placed in a merit pool from this selection process and may be used to fill similar ongoing roles in other areas of ACMA. Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered as a specified term.

Getting to know the Australian Communications and Media Authority

ACMA is Australia’s regulator for broadcasting, some online content, radiocommunications and telecommunications. We work with industry and government, locally and internationally, so that Australians can enjoy the best and most innovative media and communications services in a fair, responsible, safe and productive way. The ACMA provides a supportive and respectful work environment that values the diversity of our employees. Our three main offices are in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Visit acma.gov.au for more information on joining our team.