Senior Domain Delivery Manager

Macquarie University

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Hybrid

AUD 158,000 - 185,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking

Extensive training & professional dev

Job summary

Macquarie University seeks an experienced Senior Domain Delivery Manager to lead large, cross-functional technology initiatives across product, cloud, infrastructure and security. You will drive end-to-end delivery, establish roadmaps, governance and measurable outcomes while coordinating with product owners, vendors and business stakeholders.

You will mentor teams, embed Agile/DevSecOps, manage risks and financials, and ensure operational readiness during migrations and service transitions in a

Qualifications

Extensive experience leading complex technology projects in large organisations.
Experience delivering cloud, infrastructure, networking, platform modernisation or OT initiatives.
Strong leadership across matrixed teams and vendors.
Delivery planning, integrated scheduling, governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-workstream technology initiatives.
Establish plans, roadmaps, schedules and governance with clear success measures.
Lead multidisciplinary teams across cloud, networks, infra, architecture, security and operations.
Manage risks, dependencies, financials, quality and change readiness.
Coordinate migrations, modernisation and service transitions with operational stability.
Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to align priorities and delivery outcomes.
Embed Agile and DevSecOps practices (CI/CD, security-by-design, testing, release).
Provide reporting to senior management with evidence-based recommendations.
Oversee procurement, vendor management and contract delivery.
Facilitate post-implementation reviews and lessons learned.
Mentor delivery practitioners to improve capability and governance across the domain.

Skills

Delivery management

Leadership

Agile

DevSecOps

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Financial management

Vendor management

Executive reporting

Communication

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Agile/Scrum certifications

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

ServiceNow

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

$157,531 - $185,381 per annum (HEW Level 10) and 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
Full-time, fixed-term position (2 years)
Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus

We are seeking an experienced Senior Domain Delivery Manager to lead complex, strategically significant technology initiatives across Macquarie University.

Working within the University's domain-based delivery model, you will lead multidisciplinary teams across product, cloud, infrastructure, networks, architecture, cyber security, operations, service management and business functions. You will ensure that technology outcomes are delivered safely, predictably and in alignment with the University's strategic and operational priorities.

This role is particularly suited to a senior delivery professional with extensive experience managing complex infrastructure modernisation, cloud migration, operational technology and service improvement initiatives.

About the Role

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, strategically significant technology initiatives spanning multiple workstreams, platforms and organisational areas.
Establish delivery approaches, integrated plans, roadmaps, schedules, governance arrangements and clear measures of success.
Lead multidisciplinary teams across cloud, networks, infrastructure, architecture, cyber security, service management, operations, vendors and business stakeholders.
Manage complex risks, issues, dependencies, financials, quality, security requirements, change impacts and operational readiness.
Coordinate infrastructure migration, platform modernisation and service-transition activities while maintaining operational stability.
Partner with Product Owners, technical leads and business stakeholders to align priorities, manage scope and ensure delivery outcomes support agreed business objectives.
Embed Agile and DevSecOps practices, including backlog management, delivery cadences, testing discipline, security-by-design, release governance and operational acceptance.
Provide clear and timely reporting to senior management and governance forums, supported by evidence-based recommendations and practical decision options.
Lead procurement, vendor and contract delivery activities, including commercial oversight, supplier performance, deliverable acceptance and risk management.
Facilitate post-implementation reviews, retrospectives and lessons learned, translating findings into measurable improvements.
Mentor delivery practitioners and contribute to improved delivery capability, governance and consistency across the domain.

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

About You (Selection Criteria)

Extensive experience leading complex technology projects, programs or delivery streams in a large and complex organisation.
Demonstrated experience delivering cloud, infrastructure, networking, platform modernisation or operational technology initiatives.
Strong leadership across multidisciplinary and matrix-based business, technical, operational and vendor teams.
Proven capability in delivery planning, integrated scheduling, financial management, governance, risk management and dependency coordination.
Experience managing technology migrations, operational readiness, service transition and business-as-usual handover.
Strong understanding of Agile delivery and DevSecOps practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery, security-by-design, testing, release management and operational acceptance.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, reconcile competing priorities and resolve complex delivery issues.
Experience managing procurement activities, commercial arrangements, vendors and implementation partners.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of executive reports, governance papers, delivery dashboards and recommendations.
The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining sound judgement, delivery discipline and stakeholder confidence.
Experience delivering technology services within higher education, government or another complex service-based organisation.
Experience with Amazon Web Services, cloud migration, infrastructure modernisation, enterprise networking or cloud operating models.
Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library practices, service transition, change enablement, incident management and problem management.
Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, ServiceNow, Microsoft Project, Power BI or equivalent delivery tools.
Relevant certification such as Project Management Professional, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Registered Project Manager, Scaled Agile Framework Agilist, Agile Project Management, Certified ScrumMaster or Professional Scrum Master.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.

Why Join Us?

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University: