Delivery Lead & Agile Iteration Manager (Hybrid)

FinXL IT Professional Services; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Initial 12-month contract

Job summary

FinXL IT Professional Services is seeking a Delivery Lead/Iteration Manager to join our Sydney/Melbourne based practice, driving delivery for core general insurance applications on-site with a major insurer. You will lead cross-functional squads, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and partner with Product Owners and Architects to ensure timely releases.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in Agile delivery, domain knowledge of General Insurance, and strong Jira/Confluence

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering software or systems delivery teams using Agile methods.
• Knowledge of General Insurance applications, policy administration, claims systems, or financial platforms is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to track delivery progress, blockers, risks, and dependences.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Iteration Management and Agile ceremonies (Stand-ups, Planning, Backlog Refinement, Retrospectives).
• Drive squad execution, sprint velocity, and burn-down metrics in Jira.
• Identify and clear delivery blockers, dependencies, and friction points.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Engineering Leads to align release priorities.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing squad culture focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile Execution

Domain Aptitude

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

FinXL IT Professional Services is seeking a Delivery Lead/Iteration Manager to join our Sydney/Melbourne based practice, driving delivery for core general insurance applications on-site with a major insurer. You will lead cross-functional squads, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and partner with Product Owners and Architects to ensure timely releases.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in Agile delivery, domain knowledge of General Insurance, and strong Jira/Confluence