Delivery lead - Data Office

We don’t sit back and wait for the future to happen, we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment. We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit.

The Delivery Lead in the Optus Data Office is responsible for managing and successfully delivering data transformation and modernisation programs within the Optus IT Division. Reporting to the Director of Portfolio Delivery, the role focuses on delivering modern data platforms capabilities, products and services to meet customers experience outcomes by driving programs on time and on budget, even in sophisticated and evolving environments. Success in this role requires extensive experience in end-to-end program delivery, including technical, commercial, business change implementation, operational handovers, along with strong business partner management and a deep understanding of the telecommunications industry.

Ready to reimagine your career at Optus?

• Lead and define Program requirements through accurately establishing customer expectations and analysing business interests.
• Define, detail and document the scope and specifics of the Program.
• Analyse tasks and develop an accurate schedule to fulfil Program results.
• Identify, analyse and refine Program costs to produce a budget.
• Monitor, review and report Program quality and results.
• Identify and formulate a risk management plan for a Program and assure Program continuity.
• Successfully manage business initiatives and senior business partner relationships.
• Ensure customer experience parameters are driven to conclusion within programs.
• Contribute to and work effectively within a sophisticated and matrix team environment.

It starts with you!

• Professional qualification or equivalent in Business, IT, Engineering or other aligned fields, complimented in professional certification (e.g. PMP, Prince2, etc.).
• Hands-on experience managing capital programs within the IT/Telecommunications or Financial Services sectors, with formal training in Project Management.
• Delivery using Agile/Iterative methodologies, with strong financial and business proficiencies.
• Demonstrated success in directly leading large, sophisticated data programs.
• Consistent experience in successfully supporting a delivery team in matrix reporting environment.
• Proven track record in coaching, mentoring and developing team members; successfully supporting performance to achieve continuous improvement of team capabilities.

The good stuff …

• 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit!
• Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver
• All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the ‘Parents at Work portal’
• Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University)
• Connect at work through one of our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans and Yarn Network
• Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
• Two easy travel options to Sydney Campus: Optus bus from Sydney CBD (20min travel time) and Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon!

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At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch.

For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity.

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