Lead Delivery Manager – Data Platforms & Applications

Compas Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd seeks a Lead Delivery Manager to drive the delivery of complex applications, data services and system enhancements within a major Australian Government ICT environment. You will lead Agile delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and support the modernisation of enterprise data platforms, including AWS and Teradata. Initial full-time onsite attendance in Canberra is mandatory.

Location: Canberra, ACT. Contract: Until 30 June 2027 with two 12-month extensions. Security: NV 1.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in planning and coordinating ICT delivery in complex environments.
• Experience delivering enterprise data platforms, applications and services.
• Strong Agile/Scrum leadership with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Proven ability to engage, negotiate and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of enterprise applications and data services.
• Translate roadmaps into delivery plans, milestones and resource schedules.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary Agile teams and manage risks and dependencies.
• Oversee releases, testing, and transition to operations with governance and security alignment.

Skills

Resource planning

Capacity management

Agile leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Communication

Delivery planning

Risk management

Job description

Lead Delivery Manager | Data Platforms & Applications

Lead the delivery of complex applications, data services and system enhancements within a major Australian Government ICT environment. Drive Agile delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and support the modernisation of enterprise data platforms, including AWS and Teradata. Initial full-time onsite attendance in Canberra is mandatory.

Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: Until 30 June 2027, with 2 x 12-month extension options.
Security Clearance Requirement:NV 1

Essential Tasks

• Lead the planning and delivery of enterprise applications, data services and enhancements supporting intelligence, analytics, reporting and operational decision-making.
• Translate product roadmaps and business priorities into delivery plans, milestones, resource schedules and achievable outcomes
• Coordinate multidisciplinary Agile teams, manage delivery risks and dependencies, and maintain effective governance and stakeholder reporting.
• Oversee application releases, testing, implementation and transition to operational support, ensuring alignment with architecture, security and data governance requirements.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated expertise in resource planning, capacity management and deployment across complex ICT delivery environments.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills, including strategic engagement, negotiation and communication with senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience managing systems development initiatives, including delivery roadmaps, technical governance, security and privacy requirements.
• Extensive programme and delivery management experience, ideally 10+ years, with strong Agile/Scrum leadership and the ability to manage concurrent projects.

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current AGSVA clearance.