Strategic Data & Analytics Delivery Lead

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

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.