Senior Delivery Manager - AI Acceleration

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Data, Product and Tech Enterprise plays a pivotal role in the digital value chain, empowering Nine’s future with enterprise products and platforms that deliver user centred data, technology and insights. This drives consumer engagement, revenue growth and operational excellence across Nine’s integrated audience platform.

The delivery team is a crucial cross-functional team, working collaboratively with other areas of the Enterprise, Consumer, product, technology and data teams to manage the planning, execution and support of features and projects, ensuring they are delivered efficiently and meet user needs.

The Senior Delivery Manager for AI Acceleration is a dedicated role responsible for leading cross-functional teams to ensure the successful end-to-end delivery of the Data and AI team's projects and product features. The role is crucial for managing the planning, execution, and support of AI-related initiatives, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, meet user needs and drive value for Nine.

Day to day you will:

• Lead cross-functional teams to manage the end-to-end delivery of Data and AI projects and product features.
• Manage and facilitate Agile ceremonies for multiple squads, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify, manage, and resolve impediments and obstacles to team progress, effectively managing inter-team and cross-departmental dependencies.
• Monitor and report on project and product feature progress, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders.
• Champion best practices in delivery management, fostering an environment of efficiency and predictability.
• Focus on the needs of the delivery squads, ensuring they are empowered and supported to achieve their goals.
• Develop delivery and project plans, ensuring appropriate levels of governance and coaching teams for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

What you'll bring; Essential qualifications, experience & skills

• 5+ years of leadership experience in end-to-end project and feature delivery within Data & AI portfolios.
• Proficiency in managing and facilitating Agile ceremonies, including for cross-functional teams, and a strong understanding of the SDLC.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with proven ability to influence, align diverse groups, and resolve complex dependencies and impediments.
• Demonstrated experience in championing best practices, continuous improvement, and driving maturity in agile delivery practices.
• Proficient at both big-picture thinking and detailed plan execution.
• Appropriate project management or agile methodology qualifications.
• Experience in the media industry or data driven organisations.
• Familiarity with data warehousing, Agentic AI (LLM’s RAG, prompt engineering) and Machine learning concepts.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.