Data Product Delivery Manager (EL1)

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA); Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is seeking a Data Product Delivery Manager to lead and enhance delivery of data analytics products across the agency, building BI capabilities and supporting data science and geospatial projects in line with Data Strategy 2026-29. You will work across business areas to prioritise analytics and manage a portfolio of data initiatives.

Join ACMA in Canberra to drive end-to-end delivery with a data-led, governance-focused approach,

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.

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.

Key Duties

• 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.

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

The successful candidate will also be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.