What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Delivery Manager to join our dynamic, global IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of solutions, coordinating global cross-functional teams, and maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will also play a key part in establishing and refining delivery processes and practices to enhance the overall effectiveness and consistency of solution delivery across regions.
Main Responsibilities: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of solutions from inception to completion.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define solution scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Develop detailed plans, including timelines, resource/people allocation, and risk management.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure milestones and deliverables are met.
Monitor solution progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
Establish and continuously improve delivery processes and methodologies to support consistent and efficient project execution.
Work closely with team members and stakeholders to promote adherence to best practices and standards.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
Ensure consistent communication and reporting to stakeholders and leadership on solution status, risks, and outcomes.
Manage budgets and ensure delivery within financial constraints.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards.
Coach and mentor more junior delivery managers and team members.
About you: Proven experience as a Delivery Manager or in a similar role such as a Scrum Master, Project Manager, or Product Owner.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and practices, specifically Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
Experience working with global teams and customers.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency in delivery management and SDLC software and tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, or similar.
Experience in establishing and refining delivery processes and methodologies.
Ability to coach technical teams, peers, and leadership in agile practices and values.
Excellent leadership skills.
Familiarity with modern development practices and methodologies.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Azure DevOps.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
Due to the nature of this role, you may need to work outside of standard business hours. Please note that we can only consider applicants with long-term open work rights in New Zealand who do not require AEWV sponsorship and will not provide relocation support for this role.
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our over 65,000 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With 2,300 professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
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