Senior Technical Delivery Manager – Agile & API Delivery

DFP Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment seeks a Technical Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of complex backend and API initiatives within a large-scale enterprise, including Agile delivery outcomes and collaboration with business and technical stakeholders. The role manages priorities across multiple workstreams and ensures high-quality digital services and integrations.

The role requires coordinating API changes, backlog prioritisation with key stakeholders, and driving a productive, accountable team culture in a

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ proven experience managing end to end technical project delivery.
• Agile and DevOps: 2+ years practical experience as a Scrum Master in large programs.
• Experience prioritising competing priorities with calm under pressure and flexibility.
• Proven ability to engage with business stakeholders and internal technical teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Proven experience managing and prioritising a product backlog with stakeholders.
• Strong experience and understanding of testing strategies, automation and quality control measures.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple scrum teams in an Agile, DevOps environment.
• Facilitate the team’s delivery workflow and promote continuous improvement.
• Manage and prioritise the backlog in collaboration with the Project Manager, Product Owner and other stakeholders, including the mobile app.
• Maintain team momentum, identify and remove blockers to progress.
• Work with project leads to prioritise, plan and report on work schedules.
• Manage scope and timeline via sprint and release planning in line with wider commitments.
• Coordinate API changes with consuming teams, including versioning, deprecation and release sequencing with the mobile app and portals.
• Track progress and performance, identify gaps, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Resource and capacity planning - allocate and optimise technical resources to meet delivery timelines.
• Foster a positive team culture aligned with NDIA values and goals.
• Help build a productive environment where team members are accountable for the product.
• Manage incidents and problem resolution with operations teams.
• Drive change initiatives across teams with minimal disruption to operations.
• Handle competing priorities and adapt to change and uncertainty.
• Oversee governance, stage gates and reporting against agency frameworks.

Job description

DFP Recruitment seeks a Technical Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of complex backend and API initiatives within a large-scale enterprise, including Agile delivery outcomes and collaboration with business and technical stakeholders. The role manages priorities across multiple workstreams and ensures high-quality digital services and integrations.

The role requires coordinating API changes, backlog prioritisation with key stakeholders, and driving a productive, accountable team culture in a