Delivery Manager / Delivery Lead

  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • -
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Location: ACT, Australia
Contract Duration: Initial 12 Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain Positive Vetting (PV) Clearance

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager / Delivery Lead  to lead the delivery of complex ICT programs and capabilities 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of complex ICT systems and programs in secure environments.
  • Develop and execute delivery strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
  • Ensure effective governance, risk management, quality assurance, and change management processes.
  • Monitor delivery performance, risks, dependencies, and issues across programs.
  • Support transition to operations including documentation, training, and support readiness.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define delivery roadmaps, priorities, and scope.
  • Mentor teams and contribute to capability uplift across delivery functions.
  • Drive continuous improvement using agile delivery methodologies and best practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience delivering large-scale ICT projects/programs within Government environments.
  • Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary delivery teams.
  • Extensive knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies, governance, and performance management.
  • Experience managing stakeholder relationships at senior executive levels.
  • Demonstrated capability in project planning, resource management, risk management, and delivery assurance.
  • Ability to work within highly secure and operationally sensitive environments.
  • Formal qualifications or certifications in Project Management / Delivery Management are highly desirable.

Requirements

  • Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
  • Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain Positive Vetting (PV) Clearance.
  • Successful candidates may be required to complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA).

Submission Requirements

Applications must include:

  • Updated résumé aligned to the role requirements
  • Notice period
  • Citizenship status
  • Current security clearance status