Strategic Delivery Lead - Cross-Functional Projects

Avant; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Avant is seeking an experienced project delivery lead to drive cross-functional business initiatives within a complex insurance environment in Sydney. This hands-on role focuses on delivering business-led projects, operational change and process improvements, coordinating diverse stakeholders from planning through implementation.

You will establish delivery plans, manage risks and dependencies, and provide governance to ensure timely outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering business-led projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong planning and delivery management with end-to-end ownership.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement across functions and levels.
• Ability to drive governance and post-implementation reviews.
• Experience in insurance domain is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of cross-functional projects from scoping to implementation.
• Partner with BAU teams to define objectives, timelines and outcomes.
• Develop practical delivery plans and track milestones, risks and issues.
• Coordinate diverse stakeholders to create clarity and momentum.
• Facilitate governance forums and regular project check-ins.
• Escalate delivery challenges to business owners and sponsors.
• Represent the business in broader change programs and ensure outcomes.
• Lead post-implementation reviews and capture lessons learned.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and use automation.

Skills

Delivery management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional delivery

Risk & dependency management

Change management

Implementation planning

Job description

Avant is seeking an experienced project delivery lead to drive cross-functional business initiatives within a complex insurance environment in Sydney. This hands-on role focuses on delivering business-led projects, operational change and process improvements, coordinating diverse stakeholders from planning through implementation.

You will establish delivery plans, manage risks and dependencies, and provide governance to ensure timely outcomes.