At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire teams to deliver complex tech transformation programs.
- Company: Join Telstra, a leader in connecting Australia and the world.
- Benefits: Permanent role with competitive salary and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Australia's digital future and technology landscape.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading teams and delivering technical programs.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
This senior role combines people leadership, senior executive influence, strategic program execution and deep technical delivery expertise. You will have a direct accountability to champion and uplift the capability in our teams and the accountability to deliver our most complex transformation programs across Telstra’s digital infrastructure, support Network as a Product and advance the Telstra Autonomous Network vision through our Connected Future 30 strategy.
Responsibilities & What You’ll Do:
- As the Wireless, Fixed & INA Tech & Program Delivery Chapter Type Lead Principal, in the leader of people leaders persona (~30%) you will:
- Lead six chapters and around 70 technical delivery leads delivering missions across Wireless, Fixed and Intelligent Network Automation Network Groups
- Build capability, strengthen engagement and develop a strong technical delivery talent pipeline
- Drive consistent delivery standards across governance, financial discipline, ROIC, benefits realisation and operating leverage
- Coach Chapter Leads and create a collaborative, high-performing culture.
- In the technical execution leadership persona (~70), you will:
- Lead our most strategic and complex transformation program(s) in Wireless, Fixed and Intelligent Network Automation Network Groups
- Establish and evolve group executive-level governance and lead complex technical programs, portfolios and missions
- Through your influence and hands on bias for action, create clarity, remove blockers and influence cross-business delivery to achieve end-to-end outcomes and business benefits
- Manage budgets, resourcing, risks, dependencies, tools and vendor partnerships
- Identify improvement opportunities that lift delivery performance and business impact
Make a difference:
In Networks, Product and Technology, you’ll help deliver the networks and technology capabilities that connect Australia and businesses globally. This role plays a key part in lifting delivery performance and supporting major strategic programs including Telstra Autonomous Networks, Connected Future 30 and Network as a Product.
About You:
You’ll bring:
- Experience leading leaders and large, multi-disciplinary teams in a matrixed way of working
- Strong stakeholder influence and senior executive-level governance capability
- Proven technical program delivery experience across agile, hybrid and traditional methodologies.
- Commercial acumen and financial discipline, including ROIC, benefits realisation and operating leverage
- Technical delivery, commercial and engineering expertise across large-scale technology environments in Wireless, Fixed or Intelligent Network Automation domains
- A collaborative, outcome-focused leadership style
Wireless, Fixed & INA Tech & Program Delivery Chapter Type Lead Principal in Melbourne employer: Telstra
Telstra Retail is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises customer satisfaction and teamwork in the bustling Morayfield area. With flexible hours, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance while having access to ongoing training and development opportunities that foster personal and professional growth. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages you to thrive in a dynamic retail environment.
