Lead Delivery Manager
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Lead Delivery Manager - Sydney Hybrid
Were partnering with a growing technology business to hire a Lead Delivery Manager to elevate delivery performance across the organisation.
This is not a standard Delivery Manager role.
Youll operate at a senior level leading complex programs while also setting direction across a group of experienced Delivery Managers shaping how delivery is executed at scale.
What youll do
- Oversee complex multi-stream programs across enterprise clients
- Lead support and hold Delivery Managers accountable for delivery outcomes
- Set clear expectations and drive consistency structure and high standards across teams
- Step in to stabilise delivery reset direction and manage risk when needed
- Own delivery outcomes end-to-end including commercial performance and forecasting
- Work closely with senior stakeholders to align delivery with business priorities
- Identify inefficiencies and lift delivery maturity across teams and programs
What were looking for
- Proven experience leading large complex delivery environments
- Background in a consulting professional services or vendor-led delivery environment
- Experience managing or leading Delivery Managers or senior delivery professionals
- Strong commercial acumen (budget ownership forecasting trade-offs)
- Ability to lead at a peer level balancing influence with clear direction and accountability
- Confidence to make decisions under pressure and handle difficult conversations when needed
- Strong stakeholder management across senior business and client groups
- Track record of improving delivery standards and driving performance across teams
Leadership style
This organisation is people-first and collaborative with a strong focus on trust and shared ownership.
At the same time this role requires someone who can:
- Set direction and hold the line when needed
- Create accountability without creating fear
- Support and coach teams while also stepping in decisively when delivery is at risk
The balance is: human calm leadership with the ability to take control when it matters
Why this role
- Influence how delivery is done not just what is delivered
- Operate at a leadership level across programs and teams
- Shape delivery standards capability and ways of working
- Work in an environment that values both people and performance
This role suits a delivery leader who is:
- commercially astute
- experienced in client-facing multi-account environments
- confident leading other leaders
- able to balance coaching with accountability
- ready to step beyond traditional program delivery
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.
Required Experience:
Manager
