Manager - Project Delivery Lead

Job Requisition ID: 39224 

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you best, including part-time options
• 18 weeks paid parental leave + 12 months return to work support (work 4 days and get paid 5)

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Delivery Lead with strong people leadership capabilities to lead and deliver complex projects while fostering a high-performing, engaged, and collaborative team environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management, delivery focus, and the ability to inspire and support team members to achieve their best.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
• Develop and manage project plans, risks, issues, dependencies, and status reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and progress.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and change management processes.

People Leadership:

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and direct mentoring to team members.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture.
• Support the growth and development of team members through performance feedback, career conversations, and recognition.
• Identify and address any resourcing gaps, team dynamics, or wellbeing issues.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate project updates, risks, and outcomes to a wide range of audiences, including senior leadership.
• Influence and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and team performance.
• Contribute to practice development and the broader project management community.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end delivery of mid-to-large scale technology projects.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong risk management, planning, and reporting skills.
• Experience working within structured project governance frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM).
• Experience in the development and implementation of ERP modules desirable.
• Experience in Peoplesoft

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