Architecture Delivery Manager

Talent; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major recruitment firm in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Architect to provide architectural leadership in a digital transformation program. You will lead the design of cloud, data, solution, or security architectures, and work directly with programs to shape target-state architectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading architectural initiatives within complex enterprise or government environments. This hands-on role requires excellent communication skills and a proven ability to resolve complex technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Lead Architecture background within federal government or large enterprise.
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale cloud, data, solution or security architectures.
• Strong capability in developing high-level designs and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of cloud, data, solution or security architectures.
• Produce high-level designs and architectural blueprints.
• Translating complex architectural concepts into actionable work packages.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Data architecture

Solution architecture

Security architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Technical problem-solving

Job description

• Initial contract through 30 June 2026, with 2 x extension options each up to 12 months (2.5 year contract)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Baseline security clearance or higher required
• Strong background leading cloud, data, solution or security architecture within complex enterprise or government environments

Opportunity

You will be joining a new digital transformation program, providing architectural leadership across complex initiatives. You will play a critical role in shaping and driving target‑state architectures and guiding implementation.

This is a hands‑on Architecture role for professionals who thrive on technical depth, problem‑solving and influencing outcomes at scale, rather than people management or traditional delivery oversight.

Your duties will include:

• Leading the design and direction of cloud (Azure), data, solution or security architectures
• Producing high‑level designs, architectural blueprints roadmaps and governance artefacts
• Translating complex architectural concepts into clear, actionable work packages for the team's architects and workload
• Represent technical scope of the program to key stakeholders
• Actively resolving complex technical challenges across multiple technology domains
• Influencing senior stakeholders and shared‑service partners to align architectural outcomes
• Working directly with programs to shape target‑state architectures and guide implementation
• Executive level reporting, executive briefs and board papers to reflect technical progress
• Act as a conduit between Architecture team and the Executive and business sponsors

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Lead Architecture background within federal government or large enterprise (not people or project management focused)
• Proven experience designing enterprise‑scale cloud, data, solution or security architectures
• Strong capability in developing high‑level designs, architectural standards and governance frameworks
• Ability to engage hands‑on with complex technical problem‑solving
• Experience influencing stakeholders across large, federated or government environments
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate architectural direction clearly
• You will personally drive architectural outcomes rather than oversee or interpret work created by others - however you will lead technical direction, effort and reporting to the business on progress.

Application

[e-mail] // 0408 388 680

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