Senior Delivery/Project Manager - Contract - Start 29th October - 3 Months at Simple Machines

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

950.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Outcome and Value, Planning, Commercial Engagement, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Efficiency of Delivery, Expertise and Advisory, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Project Management Tools, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Organisational Skills, Industry Trends

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Position: Senior / Principal Delivery Manager Location: Sydney, Australia Travel: Potential travel within ANZ Simple Machines. Data Engineered to Life™ Day Rate:$ 850 - $ 950 per day Simple Machines is a leading independent boutique technology firm with a global presence, including teams in London, Sydney, San Francisco, and New Zealand. We specialise in creating technology solutions at the intersection of data, AI, machine learning, data engineering, and software engineering. Our mission is to help enterprises, technology companies, and governments better connect with and understand their organisations, their people, their customers, and citizens. We are a team of creative engineers and technologists dedicated to unleashing the potential of data in new and impactful ways. We design and build bespoke data platforms and unique software products, create and deploy intelligent systems, and bring engineering expertise to life by transforming data into actionable insights and tangible outcomes. We engineer data to life™. The Role: Simples Machines are seeking a Senior / Principal Delivery Manager to join our growing Sydney team from the 29th October for an initial period of 3 Months (possible extension) Our Delivery Managers are crucial to the success of our client engagements. You will be comfortable managing large technology projects and enjoy working as part of a team of senior experts solving challenging problems. Responsibilities: Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of project objectives. Leadership: Leading cross-functional teams of software engineers, designers, and QA specialists to deliver high-quality software solutions. Outcome and Value: collaborating closely with clients to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure outcomes are aligned with business objectives. Planning: developing and managing detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget. Commercial Engagement: Define and manage the project scope through detailed Statements of Work. Act as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project progress and expectations. Take overall responsibility for overseeing client projects, ensuring that they align with the company's goals and are delivered successfully. Risk management: Identifying potential risks and owning mitigation strategies to ensure project success. Process improvement: Identify ways to improve how Simple Machines deliver for the client and take ownership of the implementation of those improvements. Efficiency of delivery: work with the Simple Machines and client teams to identify and resolve issues and inhibitors to success. Take accountability of the team’s velocity. Expertise and advisory: build a deep and technical understanding of the client’s business and the work Simple Machines are delivering. Use that knowledge to become a trusted and reliable advisor to the client team. Ideal Skills and Experience: Expert level understanding of software development processes, including Agile, Scrum and Waterfall/Fixed Price. Understanding of time reporting against projects and time tracking/burndown of time against budgets. Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana. Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing project challenges. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in written and verbal form. Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering successful outcomes. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and manage competing priorities effectively. Professional Experience and Qualifications 10 plus years of experience in Technology Consulting, Management Consulting - Delivery Management within a Top tier Consulting company or a similar role within a software engineering consultancy. At least 5 years experience working in a consultancy environment (data or software delivery) Proven experience in leading and managing software development teams, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members. Strong organisational skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage complex project dependencies. Familiarity with current industry trends and emerging technologies in software engineering.

Responsibilities

The Senior Delivery Manager will lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring project objectives are met. This role involves developing project plans, managing risks, and driving process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency.