Job Description

Lead Delivery Manager - Sydney | Hybrid

We’re partnering with a growing technology business to hire a Lead Delivery Manager to elevate delivery performance across the organisation.

This is not a standard Delivery Manager role.

You’ll operate at a senior level — leading complex programs while also setting direction across a group of experienced Delivery Managers, shaping how delivery is executed at scale.

What you’ll do

• Oversee complex, multi-stream programs across enterprise clients
• Lead, support, and hold Delivery Managers accountable for delivery outcomes
• Set clear expectations and drive consistency, structure, and high standards across teams
• Step in to stabilise delivery, reset direction, and manage risk when needed
• Own delivery outcomes end-to-end, including commercial performance and forecasting
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to align delivery with business priorities
• Identify inefficiencies and lift delivery maturity across teams and programs

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience leading large, complex delivery environments
• Background in a consulting, professional services, or vendor-led delivery environment
• Experience managing or leading Delivery Managers or senior delivery professionals
• Strong commercial acumen (budget ownership, forecasting, trade-offs)
• Ability to lead at a peer level — balancing influence with clear direction and accountability
• Confidence to make decisions under pressure and handle difficult conversations when needed
• Strong stakeholder management across senior business and client groups
• Track record of improving delivery standards and driving performance across teams

Leadership style

This organisation is people-first and collaborative, with a strong focus on trust and shared ownership.

At the same time, this role requires someone who can:

• Set direction and hold the line when needed
• Create accountability without creating fear
• Support and coach teams, while also stepping in decisively when delivery is at risk

The balance is: human, calm leadership with the ability to take control when it matters

Why this role

• Influence how delivery is done — not just what is delivered
• Operate at a leadership level across programs and teams
• Shape delivery standards, capability, and ways of working
• Work in an environment that values both people and performance

This role suits a delivery leader who is:

• commercially astute
• experienced in client-facing, multi-account environments
• confident leading other leaders
• able to balance coaching with accountability
• ready to step beyond traditional program delivery

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.