Iteration Manager | 12+mth contract

Hudson; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson is seeking an Iteration Manager in Brisbane to lead cross-functional teams, drive Agile adoption, and ensure iterative delivery of complex ICT programs. The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and frontline coaching to enhance team performance.

Key responsibilities include backlog refinement with product owners, maintaining a single plan, and reporting progress to stakeholders. The position offers a 12-month initial contract with potential extension and a hybrid working

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Agile project management in ICT programs.
• Strong understanding of Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more cross-functional teams and apply Agile principles to deliver program outcomes.
• Maintain alignment on goals, plans, milestones and ensures timely delivery.
• Organise staffing and resources to meet timelines and objectives.
• Identify risks, issues and impediments and drive resolution.
• Refine backlogs with product owners and define acceptance criteria.
• Track progress and report transparently to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product owners to prioritise requirements and daily tasks.
• Enforce Agile practices across teams and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Iteration Manager

Agile Delivery Lead

Scrum

Kanban

Azure DevOps

Jira

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

• Initial contract until 12/11/2027 with possible ext paying approx. $1,000/day
• Brisbane CBD location with flexibility to WFH 2 days per week
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams to deliver complex projects

• Initial contract until 12/11/2027 with possible ext paying approx. $1,000/day
• Brisbane CBD location with flexibility to WFH 2 days per week
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams to deliver complex projects

Our client, a large complex Queensland Government Department, are currently seeking an Iteration Manager for an initial 12+mth contract.

Position overview:

The primary purpose of the Iteration Manager role is to lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies, drive the adoption of Agile methodologies, and ensure teams deliver project outcomes iteratively and efficiently. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to plan and execute deliverables while fostering continuous improvement to enhance team performance and delivery.

What you will be doing:

• Leading one or more cross-functional teams, providing strategic guidance on the pragmatic application of Agile principles and practices to deliver program outcomes.
• Ensuring teams are aligned on project and tranche goals, maintaining a single agreed plan, and are focused on achieving key milestones.
• Organising team staffing and managing resources effectively, ensuring teams are adequately resourced to meet delivery timelines and achieve project objectives.
• Identifying and managing stakeholders effectively, ensuring clear communication and alignment with program objectives.
• Proactively identifying, managing, and resolving risks, issues, and impediments to ensure successful delivery.
• Developing and implementing backlog refinement, working with product owners to define and prioritising user stories, backlog items, and acceptance criteria.
• As the project lead, tracking and reporting on project progress, ensuring transparency and addressing challenges to meet delivery timelines that are aligned with the program’s scope, objectives and strategic outcomes.
• Collaborating with product owners and stakeholders to prioritise requirements, scope, and daily tasks.
• Implementing and enforcing Agile practices and methods designed for the program, ensuring consistency and alignment across teams.
• Fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Providing expert advice and facilitating the creation and maintenance of robust documentation to ensure compliance with assurance and governance requirements for ICT-enabled investments.

Additional requirements and/or highly desirable skills:

• Extensive experience as an Iteration Manager or Agile Delivery Lead, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in ICT transformation programs at a program level.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Agile principles, methodologies, and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams to deliver complex projects, ensuring alignment with program objectives and organisational goals.
• Proven experience facilitating backlog refinement, defining user stories, and working with product owners to prioritise requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Strong expertise in identifying and managing risks, dependencies, and impediments to ensure successful delivery.
• Proficiency in Agile tools and software, such as Azure DevOps or Jira, to track and manage project progress.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Agile project management or related roles, with experience in business-led ICT programs involving multiple projects.
• Advanced Agile certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP, or Certified Scrum Professional) is highly desirable. Personal attributes
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to mentor and guide teams to achieve high performance.
• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities, with a focus on achieving outcomes.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and resilience, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in dynamic and complex environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
• A collaborative mindset, fostering innovation and a positive team culture.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at HudsonHudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

Casual Loading

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