Delivery Lead
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Job Description
About us
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is committed to strengthening society through world-class governance. We aim to be the independent and trusted voice of governance building the capability of a community of leaders for the benefit of society. Our membership of more than 50000 includes directors and senior leaders from business government and the not-for-profit sectors.
Description
About The Team
The Membership function is dedicated to leading the Director community driving the strategic vision for membership growth and engagement. The Membership team is responsible for developing and executing the membership strategy ensuring a compelling value proposition that positions the AICD for sustained growth. This includes integrating the thought leadership and influence of International Sector Leads and Board Diversity into the broader membership experience.
The Membership team is focused on maintaining high levels of member engagement by offering valuable and relevant products programs and events that align with members needs.
The Events and Sponsorship team are responsible for ensuring the world-class delivery and reputation of the AICDs events program whilst ensuring consistent and high-quality interactions with members and key stakeholders - including developing key sponsors that align with AICDs strategic objectives.
Our Digital function is responsible for executing and operationalising the Membership strategy. Our goal is to provide an unrivalled customer and staff experience while providing new value producing opportunities.
About the role
The Delivery Lead will steer the delivery of key digital products that will enhance the experience of AICD members and clients. This role is central to managing delivery execution ensuring alignment to business goals and fostering a dedicated Agile squad.
As Delivery Lead you will oversee day-to-day planning and execution work closely with the Senior Product Owner to translate the product vision into a clear roadmap and drive delivery momentum by managing risks budgets dependencies and team dynamics.
Your remit will be broad and include:
Key responsibilities
- Lead execution of the product delivery plan from roadmap to release ensuring business and user goals are met.
- Collaborate with the Senior Product Owner to build maintain and prioritise the product roadmap and delivery backlog.
- Work closely with the squad to align on sprint goals refine scope and ensure continuous progress across 23 sprints.
- Track and monitor delivery status manage reporting and keep stakeholders informed through clear communication and updates.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements manage expectations and ensure alignment throughout delivery.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (standups planning reviews retrospectives) to drive transparency accountability and team alignment.
- Unblock risks and raise issues early working across teams to manage dependencies and resolve impediments.
- Track budgets timelines and progress ensuring efficient use of resources and transparent reporting to leadership.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement Agile maturity and collaboration within the team and across the organisation.
Skills And Experiences
About you
You will have strong technical aptitude and previous relevant experience and you will champion the AICD values of: Accountability Respect Excellence and Collaboration. In addition you will also have the following:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Business or related field; Agile certification highly regarded.
- 4 years experience in Agile delivery leadership roles in complex cross-functional environments.
- Proven ability to manage product delivery plans roadmaps and execution with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement.
- Practical experience applying Agile frameworks (Scrum Kanban Lean SAFe etc.) to deliver high-quality digital products.
- Highly developed time management prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confident communicator and facilitator with excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Agile delivery tools (e.g. Jira Confluence) and delivery reporting.
- Proactive and responsive work style with an ability to collaborate cross functionally.
- Accountable and solution-oriented focus and able to adapt to overcome challenges.
Your career at the AICD
Our Values
Accountability Respect Excellence and Collaboration
There are many benefits of joining the AICD but the following are examples of what you can expect:
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
- Access to salary sacrificing and salary continuance (income protection) insurance.
- Personal wellbeing support through AICDs robust employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.
- A solutions focused and collaborative organisation that celebrates a One Team culture.
- The AICD is committed to developing its people through a capability framework and ongoing professional development plan. We support your career through access to our education platform with a wide range of training courses and webinars professional coaching and external education support.
- An opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is widely respected and considered the gold standard of governance policy and leadership.
- An opportunity to attend highly sought-after events with influential speakers.
We welcome applications from people of all ages genders sexuality cultural and linguistic backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people with a disability.
For further information on what its like to work with us please visit our Careers and LinkedIn Life pages:
- Our Careers page: LinkedIn page: To Apply
We provide reasonable adjustments including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process please email .
For further information on what its like to work with us please visit our Careers and LinkedIn Life pages:
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you are the best person for the position by clicking note applications close on 24/06/25. We will be in touch with shortlisted candidates shortly after this date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
