Iteration Manager

Peoplebank; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking an experienced Iteration Manager / Agile Delivery Lead in Brisbane to drive cross-functional teams through ICT transformation initiatives. You will lead Agile ceremonies, refine backlogs with Product Owners, and ensure delivery aligned to program objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will guide teams in Scrum and Kanban, manage risks and dependencies, and champion continuous improvement while reporting on milestones to stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading Agile delivery programs.
• Proven ability to drive ICT transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience guiding backlog refinement with Product Owners.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies across one or more teams.
• Guide cross-functional teams in Agile principles and frameworks.
• Drive delivery outcomes aligned to project goals and milestones.
• Manage team capacity, staffing, and resources.
• Develop and maintain delivery plans and track milestones.
• Identify and resolve risks, issues, and impediments.
• Refine backlogs with Product Owners and define user stories.
• Build stakeholder relationships and communicate progress.
• Champion continuous improvement and Agile culture.
• Support governance with high-quality documentation and reporting.

Skills

Iteration Manager

Agile Delivery Lead

Delivery Manager

Scrum Master

Agile Project Manager

Jira

Azure DevOps

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Iteration Manager / Agile Delivery Lead Brisbane | Contract Opportunity

Are you an experienced Agile delivery professional who thrives in complex ICT environments? We're seeking a highly capable Iteration Manager / Agile Delivery Lead to lead cross-functional teams and drive the successful delivery of strategic technology transformation initiatives. This role combines Agile leadership, stakeholder engagement, delivery management, and continuous improvement to ensure program outcomes are achieved efficiently and effectively.

The Opportunity

As the Iteration Manager, you'll play a critical role in leading Agile delivery across one or more teams, ensuring alignment to program objectives while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture. You'll work closely with Product Owners, technical teams, business stakeholders, and program leadership to remove impediments, manage risks, and drive successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Guide cross-functional teams in the practical application of Agile principles and frameworks.
• Drive delivery outcomes, ensuring teams remain aligned to project goals, milestones, and program objectives.
• Manage team capacity, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain delivery plans, tracking progress and reporting on key milestones.
• Identify, manage, and resolve risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery impediments.
• Partner with Product Owners to refine backlogs, prioritise work, and define user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure effective communication across all levels.
• Champion continuous improvement and cultivate a positive Agile culture.
• Support governance and assurance activities through high-quality documentation and reporting. [PD Iterati...ad- QBUILD | Word]

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Extensive experience as an Iteration Manager, Agile Delivery Lead, Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, or Agile Project Manager.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale ICT transformation or business technology programs.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban.
• Demonstrated success leading and motivating cross-functional teams.
• Experience facilitating backlog refinement and working closely with Product Owners.
• Strong risk, dependency, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience using Agile delivery tools such as Jira and/or Azure DevOps.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• The ability to work effectively in complex, fast-paced environments.

Highly Desirable

• 5+ years' experience in Agile delivery, project management, or related disciplines.
• Experience delivering business-led ICT programs comprising multiple projects.
• Agile certifications such as:
  • SAFe Agilist
  • PMI-ACP
  • Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)

If you're a delivery-focused Agile professional with a passion for leading teams and driving successful project outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.