Technical Delivery Manager

12-Month Contract | Initial term to January 2028 + 12-month extension

We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of complex backend and API solutions within a large-scale digital transformation environment.

Working across multiple Agile delivery teams, you will oversee the development and delivery of APIs and backend services that integrate digital platforms with core enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Scrum teams within an Agile and DevOps environment.
• Manage end-to-end technical delivery, sprint planning and release schedules.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove delivery blockers and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage and prioritise product backlogs in collaboration with Product Owners and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate API changes, integrations and release dependencies across technical teams.
• Manage resources, capacity, risks, issues and delivery timelines.
• Drive testing strategies, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and provide delivery reporting and governance.
• Coach teams in Agile practices and foster a collaborative, accountable delivery culture.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience managing end-to-end technical project delivery.
• At least 2 years' practical experience as a Scrum Master within complex IT programs using Agile methodologies (Scrum or SAFe).
• Strong experience managing competing priorities, risks and delivery challenges.
• Proven ability to engage business stakeholders and technical teams to achieve delivery outcomes.
• Experience managing and prioritising product backlogs.
• Strong understanding of testing strategies, test automation and quality assurance.

Desirable

• Experience supporting teams adopting AI tools to improve productivity and capability.
• Knowledge of APIs, enterprise integration patterns and AWS.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Infrastructure as Code and cyber security.
• ITIL knowledge and service delivery experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or SAFe.

Contract Details

• Contract: 12 months + 12-month extension option
• Location: Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney + Hybrid Working
• Start date: ideally 4 January 2027
• Clearance: Must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain Baseline Security Clearance.

To apply please send your resume or contact Nat on 0430 292 875 or natalie@blackroc.co