Apply: Agile Delivery Lead/Project Manager

• Agile Delivery Lead/Project Manager
• Permanent role
• Start: ASAP
• Hybrid working - Sydney CBD and WFH
• Must have Australian Citizenship 

My Federal Government client is looking for an Agile Delivery lead/Project Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a medium sized organisation looking for someone who is adaptable, flexible and be hands on in the uplift of Agile maturity across the team.  We are looking for candidates with at least 3 years Agile Delivery experience but you will also be able to step into project delivery tasks when required.

This role will lead, oversee and ensure the successful delivery and management of continuous improvement streams of work, as well as complex projects, within scope, quality, time and cost constraints that may be clearly defined or may require dynamic change management to deliver business value.

You will come with a strong ability to adapt to changing circumstances; decisiveness and ability to make tough decisions when necessary; the ability to plan and prioritise; strong attention to detail; strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; resilience and the ability to work under pressure.

Role responsibilities:

• Build and manage cross-functional project teams, ensuring the right people are assigned to the right tasks.
• Build strong relationships with a broad set of stakeholders playing varied roles in the delivery process
• Organise and lead program increment (or big room) planning sessions to align teams on objectives, priorities and dependencies
• Drive the evolution of product and technology delivery practices across the business, and further develop existing frameworks to improve outcomes
• Define objectives, scope, timelines, and deliverables at a sprint and/or project level
• Work closely with Product Owners and teams to ensure backlog items are well defined, prioritised and progressing efficiently through the delivery cycle
• Identify and manage delivery and project risks, issues, and dependencies; remove blockers to keep teams focused and delivery on track
• Coordinate and communicate progress to stakeholders, team members, and leadership.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure their work meets project requirements and timelines.
• Ensure project documentation and knowledge management is up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to financial services.
• Continuously assess delivery or project status and make necessary adjustments to keep outcomes on track.

Experience Required:

• At least 3 years' experience facilitating agile teams delivering continuous improvement, as well as managing complex IT projects, including project planning, scheduling, risk management, and budgeting
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience and certification in one or more project management methodologies

Skills

• Strong communication skills to convey delivery and project details, updates, and progress to stakeholders, team members, and senior management.
• Excellent leadership skills to motivate and manage team members to achieve goals and objectives.
• Proficiency in project management software tools, such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Trello, to track and monitor progress and deliverables.
• Ability to identify and manage risks, including technical, financial, and resource-related risks, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate requirements, scope, and constraints, and identify potential areas of improvement or optimisation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, testers, and stakeholders, to ensure that requirements are met, and outcomes are achieved.
• Strong business acumen, financial services domain knowledge is a plus

If you are looking to join a high performing and motivated team and looking to grow within the Agile delivery space, this is the role for you. You will ideally have come from a medium sized company background where you have had be adaptable and flexible and hands on. Due to volume of applicants expected for this role, only best match candidates will be contacted for a further discussion.