Director - Cyber Advisory (Data & AI Governance)

About the role

The Director leads Scyne's Cyber Advisory team in data and AI governance, shaping strategy, building pipelines, and enhancing delivery excellence for public‑sector clients.

Key responsibilities

• Generate demand by developing a national pipeline of work, leading early client positioning, and co‑selling with alliance partners.
• Refine and roadmap capability in data governance, compliance, legislation and AI, creating reusable blueprints and methodologies.
• Own delivery governance, internal communications and capability reporting, ensuring consistent, scalable delivery.
• Lead business development activities including proposal creation, RFT/RFP responses, cost modelling and client presentations.
• Manage client engagement budgets, ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, and mentor junior consultants.

Required profile

• 10+ years experience in data and AI governance, preferably in consulting or professional services.
• Strong understanding of Australian government data and AI governance frameworks and audit standards.
• Proven project management skills and ability to lead medium to complex projects.
• Experience in business development and capability building.

Required skills

• Azure, AWS, GCP cloud platforms
• SaaS applications
• ACL, PowerBI data analytics tools
• Data governance and AI governance frameworks

What we offer

• Market‑leading parental leave (26 weeks flexible)
• Flex working with autonomy over location and hours
• Additional leave options including a 5th week paid leave, birthday leave, cultural leave and more
• Employee share options and smart device reimbursement up to $60/month
• Wellness and lifestyle benefits up to $295/year