Technical Delivery Lead - Agile, API & Backlog

DFP Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking a Technical Delivery Manager to join a Federal Government client. The role leads backend and API initiatives within a large-scale enterprise, driving Agile delivery outcomes and collaborating with business and technical stakeholders.

The manager will oversee multiple scrum teams, prioritise backlogs, and ensure delivery of high-quality digital services and integrations. A strong focus on DevOps, API governance, and stakeholder engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ proven experience managing end-to-end technical project delivery.
• 2+ years as a Scrum Master delivering complex IT programs using Agile methods.
• Ability to manage competing priorities calmly and adapt to change.
• Engage with business stakeholders to align technical solutions with goals.
• Experience prioritising a product backlog with stakeholders.
• Strong testing strategies and automation for robust delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple scrum teams in an Agile DevOps environment.
• Facilitate delivery workflow and promote continuous improvement.
• Manage and prioritise the backlog with stakeholders, incl. mobile teams.
• Plan sprints and releases with project leads to meet commitments.
• Coordinate API changes with consuming teams and portals.
• Track progress, identify gaps, and remove blockers to deadlines.
• Resource and capacity planning to meet delivery timelines.
• Coach teams in Agile frameworks and Scrum practices.

Skills

End-to-end delivery

Agile delivery

Scrum Master

Stakeholder engagement

Backlog management

API integrations

DevOps practices

Team coaching

Education

PM certification (PMP/Prince2/SAFe)

Tools

AWS Cloud

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Infrastructure as Code

Cyber security

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking a Technical Delivery Manager to join a Federal Government client. The role leads backend and API initiatives within a large-scale enterprise, driving Agile delivery outcomes and collaborating with business and technical stakeholders.

The manager will oversee multiple scrum teams, prioritise backlogs, and ensure delivery of high-quality digital services and integrations. A strong focus on DevOps, API governance, and stakeholder engagement is essential.