Job description

- Role available in NSW, VIC, QLD ACT and SA
- Australian Citizenship Required

DFP Recruitment is seeking an EL1 Delivery Manager to join a Federal Government client.

The EL1 Delivery Manager will lead scrum teams and Agile practices to deliver large, complex ICT projects for the client. Working within a project team and under broad direction, the role will coordinate planning and delivery, manage complex risks and issues, and take responsibility for detailed or sensitive initiatives that support the operational objectives.

Key responsibilities

- Facilitating multiple scrum teams in an agile project workplace.
- Managing project scope and timeline via sprint and release planning in line with wider organisational commitments.
- Coordinating sprints and retrospective meetings which review the previous sprint and daily scrum stand-ups.
- Supporting the product owners to develop and manage product backlogs, new requests and remove barriers.
- Guiding design teams to higher scrum maturity.
- Helping to build a productive environment where team members have accountability for the product.
- Managing the governance, stage gates and reporting of the project against Agency frameworks and escalating concerns, as necessary.
- Coaching team members in agile frameworks and scrum practices.

NOTE: the key responsibilities of the role are based on current priorities and may change over time

Essential criteria

- At least 3+ years’ experience facilitating the delivery of complex projects using Agile methodologies
- A strong understanding of the SAFe methodology and its application within a large and complex Program, preferably within a government context.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts to make sure all user stories are prepared for the sprints.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and teamwork skills, with the ability to work with colleagues to achieve outcomes.




- Experience effectively managing competing priorities and strategic directions, with an ability to remain calm under pressure and respond flexibly to change and uncertainty.
- Proficiency in using various IT applications and project management tools, including Jira Confluence.

Desirable criteria

- Tertiary qualifications or industry recognised certification in Management, Project Management, or a similar field.
- Demonstrated work experience managing/delivering large-scale ICT transformation. programs/projects in an Australian Government setting.
- Managing projects involving large data lake solutions.

To Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or contact Humaira at [email protected] / 02 9200 3672.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

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