Manager, Data & AI Activation

About the role

IAG, the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand, is looking for a visionary leader to drive the activation, adoption and evolution of data, analytics and AI products across Intermediated Business. The role leads a multidisciplinary team of data engineers, analytics engineers, analysts and AI specialists, acts as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and shapes product roadmaps and strategic priorities. It is a permanent position with a flexible hybrid model based ideally in Sydney.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and inspire a multidisciplinary team of data, analytics and AI professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with business leaders and technology teams to identify opportunities to create value through data, analytics and AI.
• Own the roadmap, adoption and ongoing evolution of the Intermediated Business 360 data product, delivering trusted customer insights.
• Shape product strategies, roadmaps and investment decisions, applying commercial and delivery judgement to balance value, risk, cost and complexity.
• Drive the prioritisation, delivery, adoption and value realisation of data and AI products so they are embedded in business operations.
• Champion agile, product-led ways of working and build trusted relationships across business and technology teams.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams in data, analytics, AI or technology.
• Consulting, advisory or stakeholder engagement experience, able to influence decisions and build relationships with senior leaders.
• Experience shaping product strategies, roadmaps and investment priorities.
• Track record of delivering and driving adoption of data, analytics and AI products.
• Experience leading complex business, digital or technology transformation initiatives in agile, product-led environments.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience in customer-focused industries such as insurance or financial services.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of modern data, analytics and AI practices, including cloud platforms, data products, Customer/Business 360 solutions and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Business and commercial acumen, able to turn strategic priorities and customer needs into measurable outcomes.

What we offer

• Superannuation of 13% as standard.
• 20 days annual leave plus 5 days extra leave.
• Flexible work arrangements with myFlex.
• Up to 50% off personal insurance and partner discounts on private health insurance, tech and appliances.
• 20 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.