Data Foundations Delivery Manager

Data Foundations Delivery Manager | Data Governance & AI Enablement Sydney | 6-Month Contract Apply Now> https://ingrity.com/careers/#job=data-foundations-delivery-manager-01a19e We are looking to engage an experienced Data Foundations Delivery Manager to drive a strategic data governance and AI readiness initiative. This is an opportunity to lead a high-impact program focused on establishing the data foundations, governance frameworks and controls required to support future enterprise AI initiatives.

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. Interested? If you're an experienced Data Delivery Manager who understands the importance of strong data governance in enabling AI transformation, we'd love to hear from you.