Principal Delivery Lead

Ventia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate travel discounts

Novated leasing

Private health discounts

Credit discounts

Fitness Passport

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Ventia is seeking multiple Principal Delivery Leads (Telecommunications) to join our team in NSW. You will provide technical leadership and end-to-end delivery oversight across a critical telecommunications network domain, ensuring high-quality outcomes for customers and the business.

You will act as the key interface between customers, engineering teams, project stakeholders and field resources, leading planning, prioritisation and execution of delivery programs while driving performance,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in telecommunications engineering, delivery or network operations environments.
• Strong understanding of optical and microwave transport networks, Carrier Ethernet, SDH and related transmission technologies.
• Experience leading complex, customer-facing telecommunications projects or programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key interface between customers, engineering teams, project stakeholders and field resources.
• Lead planning, prioritisation and execution of telecommunications delivery programs.
• Drive service performance, governance, quality and customer satisfaction outcomes.
• Manage risks, issues and escalations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Program delivery planning

Telecommunications networks

Risk & governance

Education

Telecommunications

Engineering

ICT

Project Management

Job description

Ventia is seeking multiple Principal Delivery Leads (Telecommunications) to join our team supporting a major Australian telecommunications customer. Based in NSW, this is an exciting opportunity to lead complex network delivery programs, influence key customer outcomes, and help shape the future of critical telecommunications infrastructure while you Find Your Further with Ventia.

Why Join Ventia?

• Full time permanent opportunity within a growing national telecommunications business
• Work on complex, large-scale telecommunications projects supporting critical network infrastructure
• Join a supportive and experienced leadership team focused on collaboration and success
• Career development opportunities across Ventia's diverse portfolio of contracts and services
• Opportunity to influence strategic customer outcomes and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering, project delivery and operational teams
• Access employee benefits including corporate travel discounts, novated leasing, private health discounts, credit discounts and more
• Enjoy a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport

About The Role

As a Principal Delivery Lead (Telecommunications), you will provide technical leadership and end-to-end delivery oversight across a critical telecommunications network domain, ensuring high-quality outcomes for both customers and the business.

Additionally, You'll

• Act as the key interface between customers, engineering teams, project stakeholders and field resources
• Lead the planning, prioritisation and execution of telecommunications delivery programs
• Drive service performance, governance, quality and customer satisfaction outcomes
• Manage risks, issues, escalations and continuous improvement initiativesEnsure compliance with contractual requirements, industry standards and operational procedures
• Support technical reviews, delivery optimisation and operational excellence activities across your domain

About You

• Minimum 10 years' experience within telecommunications engineering, delivery or network operations environments
• Strong understanding of optical and microwave transport networks, Carrier Ethernet, SDH, and related transmission technologies
• Demonstrated experience leading complex customer-facing telecommunications projects or programs
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Qualifications in Telecommunications, Engineering, ICT, Project Management or a related discipline are highly regarded
• Candidates must currently reside in the Sydney metropolitan area or be willing to relocate to Sydney, NSW

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.