Delivery Manager - Data & Analytics

ATS Client; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client in Sandton is seeking a Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end Data & Analytics initiatives, aligning delivery with business priorities, architecture, governance, and regulatory requirements while delivering on time, scope, budget, and quality.

You will coordinate with Data Engineering, Analytics, Governance and Platform teams to deliver scalable, compliant data solutions that drive business value and underpin strategic programmes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Data Management or related field; agile or delivery certs advantageous.
• Industry experience in delivering data platforms, analytics products, and governance initiatives is preferred.
• Experience in regulated financial services or banking environments is a plus.
• Ability to work in Agile, Hybrid, or Scaled Agile environments.
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage end-to-end delivery plans across multiple Data & Analytics initiatives.
• Define, monitor, and control delivery scope, milestones, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure successful execution of strategic data programmes and business-critical initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, Analytics, Governance, and Platform resources.
• Align delivery teams with business stakeholders, technology teams, and senior leadership.
• Manage expectations and maintain stakeholder engagement throughout delivery lifecycles.
• Track delivery progress, risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring proactive mitigation and escalation.
• Manage interdependencies across Digital & Technology and broader banking initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, audit requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Facilitate delivery ceremonies, governance forums, and stakeholder updates.
• Produce executive-level reporting on delivery status, risks, and performance.
• Maintain documentation, audit trails, and control frameworks for all delivered outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery practices, methodologies, tooling, and operational efficiency.
• Support Agile maturity and delivery optimisation initiatives.
• Coach and support matrix and virtual teams to improve delivery capability.

Skills

Delivery management

Data & Analytics delivery

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology/CS/Data Management/Business Information Systems

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

PRINCE2

PMP

ICAgile ICP-APM

Tools

Data Platforms

Cloud Technologies

Data Governance Platforms

Governance & Risk Tools

Job description

Job Description

The Delivery Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of strategic Data & Analytics initiatives within the Data & Analytics portfolio. This role ensures delivery execution is aligned to business priorities, architectural principles, regulatory obligations, and governance frameworks while maintaining delivery excellence across timelines, scope, budget, and quality standards.

The successful incumbent will drive coordination across cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, Analytics, Governance, and Platform teams to deliver scalable and compliant data solutions that enable business value.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Leadership

• Own and manage end-to-end delivery plans across multiple Data & Analytics initiatives.
• Define, monitor, and control delivery scope, milestones, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure successful execution of strategic data programmes and business-critical initiatives.

Stakeholder & Team Coordination

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Governance, and Data Platform resources.
• Align delivery teams with business stakeholders, technology teams, and senior leadership.
• Manage expectations and maintain stakeholder engagement throughout delivery lifecycles.

Risk, Dependency & Governance Management

• Track delivery progress, risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring proactive mitigation and escalation.
• Manage interdependencies across Digital & Technology and broader banking initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, audit requirements, and regulatory expectations.

Delivery Governance & Reporting

• Facilitate delivery ceremonies, governance forums, and stakeholder updates.
• Produce executive-level reporting on delivery status, risks, and performance.
• Maintain documentation, audit trails, and control frameworks for all delivered outcomes.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in delivery practices, methodologies, tooling, and operational efficiency.
• Support Agile maturity and delivery optimisation initiatives.
• Coach and support matrix and virtual teams to improve delivery capability.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, Business Information Systems, or related field.
• Relevant Agile or Delivery Management certifications (advantageous):
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
  • PRINCE2
  • PMP
  • ICAgile Agile Project & Delivery Management (ICP-APM)

Experience Required

• 7-10+ years' experience in Delivery Management, Project Management, or Programme Delivery within Technology and/or Data & Analytics environments.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-stream enterprise delivery programmes.Experience delivering data platforms, analytics products, and governance initiatives.
• Strong experience in regulated financial services or banking environments.
• Experience delivering in Agile, Hybrid, or Scaled Agile environments.
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams.

Core Technical Skills

• Delivery Management & Programme Execution
• Data & Analytics Delivery Lifecycle Management
• Agile Delivery Frameworks
• Risk & Dependency Management
• Delivery Governance & Controls
• Data Platforms & Cloud Technologies
• Data Governance Frameworks
• Stakeholder Management
• Executive Reporting
• Financial Services Regulatory Compliance

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and accountability
• Strategic thinking and execution capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement
• Strong decision-making under pressure
• Risk management and problem-solving
• Coaching and mentoring capabilityHigh attention to detail
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Governance and compliance orientation