Delivery Lead/ Iteration Manager

FinXL; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FinXL IT Professional Services is seeking a Delivery Lead/Iteration Manager to join our Sydney or Melbourne practice, delivering core general insurance applications and leading agile ceremonies.

You will guide cross-functional squads, partner with Product Owners, Architects and Engineering Leads to optimise release priorities in a hybrid 2-3 days in the office, supporting major insurer projects.

Qualifications

• Agile Execution: Demonstrated experience as a Delivery Lead, Iteration Manager, or Scrum Master guiding software or systems delivery teams.
• Domain Aptitude: General understanding of General Insurance applications, policy administration, claims systems, or financial platforms is highly desirable.
• Tooling: Strong hands-on experience using Jira and Confluence for sprint management and progress tracking.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Agile Execution

Domain Aptitude

Tooling

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Step into a high-visibility delivery role supporting core enterprise applications with a major general insurer!

About FinXL IT Professional Services
FinXL IT Professional Services is a leading Australian IT consultancy that partners with top-tier clients across banking, insurance, government, telecommunications, and enterprise sectors to bridge the gap between business needs and technology capabilities.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated, delivery-focused Delivery Lead/ Iteration Manager to join our consulting practice in Sydney OR Melbourne.

Working directly on-site with major general insurance client, you will lead cross-functional technology squads to drive the continuous delivery, enhancement, and performance of core general insurance applications and systems. This role offers an exceptional platform for candidates with delivery experience for local and newly arrived in Australia.

Key Responsibilities

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

Key Criteria & Requirements

• Agile Execution: Demonstrated experience as a Delivery Lead, Iteration Manager, or Scrum Master guiding software or systems delivery teams.
• Domain Aptitude: General understanding of General Insurance applications, policy administration, claims systems, or financial platforms is highly desirable.
• Tooling: Strong hands-on experience using Jira and Confluence for sprint management and progress tracking.

What's On Offer?

• Contract Duration: Initial 12 months' contract, with a view to extend.
• Location: Sydney or Melbourne CBD
• Working arrangement: Hybrid working arrangement (2-3 days in the office)