Company description:
Deloitte Services Pty Ltd
Job description:
* Flexible work arrangements - work in a way that suits you best, including part-time options
* 18 weeks paid parental leave + 12 months return to work support (work 4 days and get paid 5)
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Delivery Lead with strong people leadership capabilities to lead and deliver complex projects while fostering a high-performing, engaged, and collaborative team environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management, delivery focus, and the ability to inspire and support team members to achieve their best.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Delivery:
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
* Develop and manage project plans, risks, issues, dependencies, and status reporting.
* Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and progress.
* Ensure compliance with internal governance and change management processes.
People Leadership:
* Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and direct mentoring to team members.
* Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture.
* Support the growth and development of team members through performance feedback, career conversations, and recognition.
* Identify and address any resourcing gaps, team dynamics, or wellbeing issues.
Stakeholder Engagement:
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Effectively communicate project updates, risks, and outcomes to a wide range of audiences, including senior leadership.
* Influence and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Continuous Improvement:
* Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and team performance.
* Contribute to practice development and the broader project management community.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience managing end-to-end delivery of mid-to-large scale technology projects.
* Strong leadership capabilities with experience leading high-performing teams.
* Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
* Strong risk management, planning, and reporting skills.
* Experience working within structured project governance frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile).
* Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Tertiary qualifications in Business, Project Management, or a related field.
* Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM).
* Experience in the development and implementation of ERP modules desirable.
* Experience in Peoplesoft