1 Manager Delivery
Tender Overview
About this tender
This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is seeking 1 x EL1 Delivery Lead for the Data Science Hub (DaSH). The Role The EL1 Delivery Lead, Data Science Hub (DaSH) is accountable under broad direction for facilitating and coordinating the delivery of data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence and advanced analytics initiatives across the Data Science Hub. The role works in close partnership with EL1 Lead Data Scientists, the Data Science & AI Engineering Lead, Business Analysts, Data Scientists, AI Engineers and business stakeholders to support the successful delivery of complex initiatives. The Delivery Lead does not replace or override the technical leadership of Lead Data Scientists. Rather, the role enables delivery by helping teams define the work, organise the delivery approach, manage dependencies, facilitate ceremonies, coordinate governance and keep stakeholders aligned. The EL1 Delivery Lead supports the Portfolio Director, Data Science to manage the DaSH delivery portfolio, including scoping, prioritisation, proof of concept planning, delivery reporting, governance artefacts, business papers and senior executive submissions. The role helps ensure that DaSH initiatives are clearly framed, appropriately governed, and supported by the right delivery practices to move from business problem to practical solution. The role requires strong collaboration across multiple squads and business areas. It is expected to work closely with peer EL1 Lead Data Scientists and AI & Engineering delivery leads to ensure delivery plans reflect both the business problem being solved and the technical realities of AI and data science delivery. The Delivery Lead facilitates and coordinates delivery in partnership with Lead Data Scientists and AI & Engineering leads; technical leadership for analytical methods, model design and solution quality remains with the relevant Lead Data Scientists and technical leads. Role Requirements The proposed rate should reflect the candidate's skills and experience against the Evaluation Criteria Candidates that do not demonstrate the Evaluation Criteria will not be assessed Rates may be negotiated further as part of the selection process Eligibility As part of the eligibility and suitability requirement, NDIA seeks Labour Hire Workers who are Australian citizens only Successful candidates will be required to furnish valid evidence of citizenship during the Pre-engagement Check Applicable for ACT, VIC and QLD: Labour hire licences are required in the state that specified personnel are being contracted Tender Briefing A supplier briefing will be held for this role on Thursday 24 September. Meeting details will be posted in the "Q&A" section of the RFQ for invited Sellers only.
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