Systems Solution Delivery Lead

About the role

Telstra is looking for an experienced Systems Solution Delivery Lead to lead a portfolio of technology investments supporting its field operations. The role leads a team that provides specialist analysis, design, development and deployment in specific technology domains and systems, understanding technology dependencies to deliver products and infrastructure to defined service levels. It sits at the intersection of Operations, Product, Architecture and Engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of field systems, workforce and operational technology initiatives from concept through to value realisation.
• Drive investment governance, portfolio prioritisation and executive decision-making, partnering with operational leaders to align technology with business priorities.
• Provide visibility of portfolio performance, risks, dependencies, resources and benefits.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across project delivery, business analysis, architecture, change and PMO functions, building a culture of accountability and delivery excellence.
• Enable improvements across workforce management, planning and scheduling, mobility, field enablement, skills, compliance and operational data platforms.

Required profile

• Extensive leadership experience in technology portfolio management, enterprise PMO, program delivery or strategic execution.
• Proven ability to lead several complex technology initiatives at once.
• Strong people leadership experience across delivery, business analysis, PMO or governance functions.
• Experience across portfolio, program, agile, product and service transition environments.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications such as PfMP, MoP, MSP, PMP, PRINCE2 or SAFe, or equivalent experience.

Required skills

• Commercial and financial acumen: investment planning, forecasting, business cases and benefits realisation.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to influence senior leaders.