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Form of workHays have partnered with a leading tertiary institution in Queensland to appoint a Delivery Lead to an initial contract through to April 2025. Working closely with an exceptional Program Manager, and with a strong pipeline of project work coming up, this is a fantastic opportunity you won't want to miss!
Your new role
As the Delivery Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful delivery of projects within a key program running at the university. Overseeing the end-to-end Agile delivery process, you'll ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget, and collaborate across cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors. Your days will be varied, but some of your main duties will involve:
- Using Agile Methodologies, developing plans, milestones, and resource allocations, and coordinating project activities, tasks, and dependencies across teams/departments
- Identifying and engaging stakeholders throughout the project/s lifecycle to gather requirements, provide updates, and foster positive relationships to ensure alignment
- Identifying and developing mitigation plans for any risks that may impact delivery, adjusting plans as needed to maintain momentum
- Monitoring resource utilisation and capacity to identify bottlenecks/resource constraints, as well as tracking expenses and ensuring compliance with financial management procedures
- Offering leadership and guidance to teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
You'll be a successful and experienced Project Manager, with proven experience delivering Agile projects on time and within budget. You'll be proficient in project management tools/software, such as Jira and Confluence, and you'll bring with you a natural leadership capability that allows you to easily inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals. Your communication and interpersonal skills will be second to none, feeding into your exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and experience.
What you'll get in return
This role will position you within a high-profile program of work at a leading Queensland university. Working closely with the Program Manager, you will have the level of influence required to get your work done, and work alongside an established team of delivery professionals who will support your success. You'll be offered an initial contract through to 30 April 2025, as well as an attractive daily rate between $900 - $1100/day including super.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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