Head of Delivery

Davidson ·www.davidsonwp.com

Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Work type Hybrid
Salary AUD 200,000 - 220,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Director
Source Shazamme
Information & Communication Technology
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Melbourne | Permanent Full-Time | Hybrid

Our client, a major organisation within the utilities sector, is seeking an experienced Heads of Delivery to provide technology delivery leadership across significant portfolios of strategic programs, projects, enhancements and operational initiatives.

This is a senior leadership positions responsible for translating business priorities into technology outcomes, shaping delivery strategy and ensuring the successful execution of complex technology investments. You will lead experienced delivery professionals while partnering closely with senior business, technology and operational stakeholders.

This isn't purely a program delivery role. We're looking for established technology leaders who can operate across strategy, delivery, operations, architecture, risk and commercial management, while building strong teams and improving how technology is delivered across a complex enterprise environment.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

· Lead the successful delivery of a significant portfolio of strategic technology programs, projects and initiatives.
· Develop delivery strategies and support multi-year technology roadmaps, investment planning and prioritisation.
· Provide leadership and direction to delivery and technology teams, building a culture of accountability, quality and continuous improvement.
· Partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into technology capabilities and outcomes.
· Drive strong delivery governance, performance management and modern delivery practices across Agile, Product and Hybrid environments.
· Manage portfolio budgets, strategic vendors, technology risk and operational performance while balancing cost, quality, risk and business value.

Skills and experience – To be successful in this role, you will bring:

· Extensive experience leading large-scale technology delivery portfolios and complex technology environments, ideally with 10+ years in senior technology or delivery leadership roles.
· Strong people leadership capability, with experience leading experienced delivery professionals and developing high-performing teams.
· Demonstrated experience delivering major technology modernisation, transformation and enterprise change programs.
· Strong executive stakeholder management, commercial acumen and the ability to influence technology investment, governance and delivery decisions.

Nice to haves:

· Experience within utilities, infrastructure or another complex, regulated and operationally critical environment.
· Strong understanding across enterprise architecture, cloud, integration, DevOps, cyber security, operational resilience and IT service management.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity offering a competitive salary package and flexible hybrid working structure.

You’ll have the opportunity to take on a highly visible technology leadership position within a major utilities organisation, leading a significant delivery portfolio while helping shape technology strategy, transformation and long-term capability.

How to Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career aspirations, please submit your current CV in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx)

For a confidential discussion, please contact Cameron Smith at cameron.smith@davidsonwp.com

To learn more about Davidson, visit www.davidsonwp.com

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Who is hiring for the Head of Delivery role?
Davidson is hiring for the Head of Delivery position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Head of Delivery job located?
The Head of Delivery role with Davidson is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Head of Delivery role remote?
Yes — the Head of Delivery position at Davidson is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Head of Delivery role pay?
Davidson lists the Head of Delivery role at AUD 200,000–220,000 per year.
Is the Head of Delivery role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Davidson.
What experience level is the Head of Delivery role?
The Head of Delivery position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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