Manager Technical Deliveries

Talent Corp; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Corp is seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager for a 12-month contract with extension options, working across Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane in hybrid mode (minimum 3 days onsite per week). Australian citizenship is required and candidates must be eligible for a Baseline security clearance.

You will lead Agile delivery teams on enterprise APIs, backend services and major digital platforms for a large federal government agency, coordinating multiple Scrum teams and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience leading end-to-end technical project delivery.
• Minimum 2 years' practical experience as a Scrum Master delivering IT projects.
• Experience prioritising product backlogs and Agile delivery workflows.
• Proven ability to engage business stakeholders and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Scrum teams in an Agile/DevOps environment to deliver technical projects.
• Manage and prioritise product backlogs with Project Managers and Product Owners.
• Coordinate delivery of APIs and backend services, including release planning and integration with apps.
• Manage sprint planning, scope, timelines and resource allocation.
• Identify blockers, manage risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee incident resolution and governance, and coach teams in Agile practices.

Skills

Scrum Master

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile coaching

Education

PMP/PRINCE2/SAFe

Tools

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Cyber security

Job description

Technical Delivery Manager | 12-Month Contract + Extension | ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD

12-month contract with an additional 12-month extension option

Locations: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane - hybrid working arrangements (minimum 3 days onsite per week)

Australian Citizenship required - must hold or be eligible to obtain a Baseline security clearance

Opportunity to lead Agile delivery teams working on enterprise APIs, backend services and major digital platforms

We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to join a large federal government agency, leading the delivery of complex backend services and API solutions that support critical digital platforms.

Working across multiple Agile and DevOps teams, you will play a key role in managing technical delivery, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring high-quality outcomes across enterprise systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys driving continuous improvement, technical innovation and team performance.

Your duties will include:

Lead multiple Scrum teams within an Agile and DevOps environment, ensuring successful delivery of technical projects.

Manage and prioritise product backlogs in collaboration with Project Managers, Product Owners and key stakeholders.

Coordinate the delivery of APIs and backend services, including release planning, versioning and integration with mobile applications and digital portals.

Manage sprint planning, project scope, delivery timelines and resource allocation to meet organisational commitments.

Identify and remove delivery blockers, manage risks and drive continuous improvement across teams.

Oversee incident and problem resolution, ensuring service stability and effective collaboration with operational teams.

Monitor delivery performance, maintain governance and reporting requirements, and coach team members in Agile and Scrum practices.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

Minimum 3 years' experience managing end-to-end technical project delivery, ensuring timelines and quality standards are achieved.

Minimum 2 years' practical experience as a Scrum Master, delivering complex IT projects using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe.

Strong experience managing and prioritising product backlogs, sprint planning and Agile delivery workflows.

Proven ability to engage business stakeholders and technical teams to align technology solutions with business objectives.

Strong understanding of testing strategies, automation and quality assurance processes.

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, navigate complex delivery challenges and adapt to changing requirements.

Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Highly desirable

• Experience supporting teams adopting AI tools to improve productivity and delivery effectiveness.

• Understanding of API technologies, enterprise integration patterns, CI/CD pipelines, AWS, Git, Infrastructure as Code and cyber security practices.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or SAFe Agile.

• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and IT service delivery processes.

Application Process

This role requires candidates to be Australian Citizens who hold or are eligible to obtain an Australian Government Baseline security clearance.

Applicants will be required to provide an updated resume and responses to the essential selection criteria (maximum 3,000 characters per criterion).

Applications close: Wednesday, 18 November 2026.