Agile Delivery Manager – ICT Transformation
We are seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Managerto provide strategic delivery leadership across a major business and technology transformation program.
This is a senior, program-level role suited to someone who can lead multiple Agile teams, coach Iteration Managers, establish new delivery teams and work closely with senior program leadership to drive successful outcomes across a complex ICT environment.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
- Providing leadership and oversight to Iteration Managers and cross-functional delivery teams.
- Ensuring team delivery roadmaps align with broader program priorities and strategic objectives.
- Establishing new Agile teams through Sprint 0 activities and providing transitional delivery leadership.
- Acting as a key strategic support to the Program Director and broader program leadership.
- Coaching Iteration Managers and Agile teams to improve Agile delivery practices and team performance.
- Developing and delivering Agile training and capability-uplift initiatives.
- Facilitating program-level Agile ceremonies including Scrum of Scrums, retrospectives and planning activities.
- Managing program-level risks, dependencies, impediments and delivery issues.
- Supporting workforce and resource planning across multiple delivery teams.
- Maintaining oversight of release plans and the overall program delivery roadmap.
- Driving a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Supporting program reporting, metrics, governance and ICT assurance requirements.
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- Extensive experience as an Agile Delivery Managerwithin large or complex ICT transformation programs.
- A minimum of 5 years' experiencein Agile project management, delivery management or related roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading multiple cross-functional teams at a program level.
- Strong practical knowledge of Agile methodologies and frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban.
- Experience coaching and mentoring Iteration Managers, Scrum Masters or Agile delivery teams.
- Proven experience facilitating program-level ceremonies such as Scrum of Scrums, retrospectives and Big Room Planning.
- Strong experience managing complex risks, dependencies and delivery impediments.
- Experience working across business-led ICT programs involving multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong working knowledge of Agile delivery tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
- Excellent senior stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
- Strong problem-solving, conflict-resolution and organisational capability.
- The ability to operate effectively within complex, fast-moving and ambiguous environments.
Highly Desirable
Advanced Agile certifications such as:
- PMI-ACP
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Agile delivery professional who enjoys operating across multiple teams, influencing program-level outcomes and building strong Agile delivery capability within a large-scale transformation environment.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
Agile Delivery Manager in Brisbane employer: Paxus
Paxus is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment within the Queensland Government that prioritises cyber security governance and risk management. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development through hands-on experience in a collaborative setting, while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our focus on meaningful work and community engagement makes Paxus a rewarding place to advance your career in cyber security.
