Strategic IT Project Leader: Delivery & Stakeholder Success

XPT Software Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software Australia is seeking a Delivery Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams through the entire application development lifecycle from planning to deployment. You will drive governance, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure client satisfaction while aligning with strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and proactive risk management. Responsibilities include coordinating milestones, optimizing delivery across Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid models, and

Qualifications

• Led end-to-end delivery of applications projects in complex environments.
• Experience coordinating scope, schedule, cost and quality commitments.
• Strong track record in governance, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects and programs across the application development lifecycle.
• Ensure delivery commitments are achieved with respect to scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Manage project plans, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Oversee Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Drive release planning, deployment, and transition activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders.
• Act as the primary escalation point for delivery-related issues.
• Conduct governance meetings, project reviews, and steering committee discussions.
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Manage project budgets, revenue forecasts, and cost controls.
• Monitor project profitability and resource utilization.
• Track billing milestones and support invoicing activities.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure financial targets and contractual obligations are achieved.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Delivery governance

Delivery management

Budget & forecasting

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

XPT Software Australia is seeking a Delivery Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams through the entire application development lifecycle from planning to deployment. You will drive governance, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure client satisfaction while aligning with strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and proactive risk management. Responsibilities include coordinating milestones, optimizing delivery across Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid models, and