Delivery Lead / Programme Manager

About the Role and Company

Join Deloitte's Technology & Transformation practice in Wellington, working within the Systems Delivery & Modernisation team to deliver high-quality and pragmatic projects and programmes. This role involves senior leadership across various engagements, ensuring alignment with client goals and successful delivery in complex settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of complex projects or programmes ensuring they meet client objectives
• Take full responsibility for end-to-end delivery aspects including scope, timelines, finances, and quality standards
• Develop and adapt delivery strategies and methodologies based on client context and complexity
• Collaborate closely with Programme Directors and senior client leaders to shape programme decisions and direction
• Serve as a trusted advisor at senior levels by providing practical guidance on risks, trade-offs, and priorities in delivery
• Proactively ensure delivery assurance by spotting issues early and applying corrective actions before escalation
• Lead recovery and turnaround efforts for projects or workstreams facing challenges
• Build and maintain strong executive stakeholder relationships, including active participation in Steering Committees
• Manage commercial performance involving budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining margin discipline
• Lead, mentor, and scale high-performing teams across multiple projects
• Take a prominent role in business development activities such as shaping opportunities, leading proposals, and converting pipelines
• Contribute to practice growth through capability building, mentoring, and embedding best delivery practices

Required Expertise and Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing complex projects and/or programmes from inception to completion
• Proven track record of owning delivery outcomes including financial management and risk mitigation
• Strong knowledge of programme and project governance with ability to enhance delivery environments
• Capability to work with senior stakeholders (General Manager/Executive level) influencing decisions and fostering trust
• Solid commercial acumen managing budgets, forecasts, and profitable delivery
• Experience operating in multifaceted environments involving multiple vendors and teams
• Adept at anticipating delivery risks and effectively implementing pragmatic solutions
• Demonstrated leadership skills in developing teams and supervising senior staff
• Experience in proposal development, bidding, and client pursuit activities
• Strong consulting skills including structured problem solving, clear communication, and focus on outcomes
• Background in Big Four or similar consulting environment is highly desirable
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or SAFe are beneficial

Additional Information and Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Support for professional qualifications and memberships through subsidies
• Subsidised health insurance and income protection insurance
• 22 days of annual leave
• Participation in social events and wellbeing programs
• Opportunities for community volunteering
• Commitment to environmental sustainability initiatives

Equal Opportunity and Application Encouragement

Deloitte values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from women and under-represented backgrounds are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all listed criteria or ideal qualifications. Applicable professional vigilance regarding fraudulent recruitment communications is advised.