Delivery Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager Delivery Lead to join a newly established directorate within a large, influential public sector organisation in Brisbane. This pivotal role will see you at the heart of a two-year transformation program, driving improvements in data quality, business processes, and reporting products.

Roles and Responsibilities

* Build strong working relationships with business stakeholders to ensure priorities are clearly understood, agreed upon, and successfully delivered within each three-month program increment.

* Facilitate quarterly planning sessions as well as review and reset cycles to maintain visibility of progress and alignment with evolving business needs.

* Enable your team to determine optimal approaches for delivering backlog items by balancing speed, quality standards, and stakeholder requirements.

* Share information proactively with key stakeholders including corporate ICT teams to ensure all products align with broader enterprise directions and strategic plans.

* Oversee the technical delivery of products using a diverse technology stack such as MS Fabric, MS Purview, SQL, PowerBI, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Jira, and Microsoft Office suite.

* Support your team—which includes specialists in PowerBI and Business Analysis—by facilitating Agile ceremonies and fostering an environment of open communication and collaboration.

* Address workflow or process issues that may impact business outcomes by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions alongside your team.

* Ensure seamless transition of developed products into Business-As-Usual operations by negotiating support agreements and preparing comprehensive documentation and knowledge base articles.

* Collaborate closely with program resources such as Organisational Change Managers, Project Support Officers, and Program Managers to deliver integrated solutions across workstreams.

The Ideal candidate

* Substantial experience (5+ years) in similar leadership roles within complex organisations—experience within Queensland Government is highly regarded.

* Technical expertise aligned with technologies such as MS Fabric, MS Purview, SQL databases, PowerBI dashboards/reporting tools, SharePoint platforms, ServiceNow ticketing systems, Jira project management software, and Microsoft Office suite.

* Demonstrated ability to express complex ideas clearly in plain English, both written and verbally and through accurate documentation with written communication skills assessed via your statement of suitability.

* Proven experience applying Agile methodologies in project environments (essential), with Scrum Master certification considered desirable for this position.

* A constructive mindset that thrives in maturing or evolving environments where adaptability is essential for navigating change and complexity.

* Strong interpersonal skills enabling you to build productive relationships across multidisciplinary teams while communicating effectively with non-technical audiences.

* A growth mindset combined with problem-solving abilities that allow you to address challenges collaboratively while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

* Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning sessions or retrospectives within technical delivery teams is highly valued.

* Ability to negotiate support/maintenance agreements for transitioning products into Business-As-Usual operations while preparing thorough documentation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Richard Lynch on 07 3032 2295 or richard.lynch@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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