Delivery Leader (Trading and Ops)

Energy Australia is seeking a Delivery Leader for Trading and Ops in Victoria, Australia. The role involves leading technology projects, fostering high-performing teams, managing risks, and ensuring quality delivery. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in project management across Agile and Waterfall methodologies, strong leadership skills, and preferably experience in the energy sector. The position emphasizes alignment with strategic goals and continuous improvement.
About the Opportunity:

Reporting into the Head of Technology (Trading & Operations), the Delivery Leader will use their extensive knowledge of business strategy, technology roadmaps, and project delivery practices to successfully shape and deliver technology projects across the Trading & Operations business units. Responsibilities include:
• Lead multiple technology projects from initiation to completion. Ensure appropriate governance across Waterfall, Agile or Hybrid projects starting with clarity of business objectives and prioritisation of resources to deliver maximum business value
• Create an outcome focused, high-performing hybrid team environment that applies an enterprise lens to all solutions
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing cross-functional delivery teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence across agile, hybrid, and waterfall delivery model
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies across the portfolio, implementing mitigation plans to minimize delivery disruption
• Ensure delivery meets agreed quality standards, compliance requirements, and supports operational stability and scalability in production environments
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging delivery metrics, retrospectives, and emerging technologies

About You:

The Delivery Leader will provide strong leadership and consistently delivering cost effective, high quality business outcomes that align with EnergyAustralia’s strategic goals. To be successful in this role you will need some of the following experience:
• 10 years’ plus experience leading the delivery of Technology Change (including complex, transformational change) to achieve business objectives in both Waterfall and Agile environments in medium to large enterprises
• Demonstrated experience in best practice project management across multiple methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) including scope, time, cost, quality, people, communications, cost, risk, procurement, integration, and benefits management
• Proven relationship management experience working with senior managers and staff, plus the ability to communicate effectively with technology, business unit and executive groups
• Experience managing projects across R&D, Engineering, or Data Platforms with a proven track record of success in complex, dynamic and changing environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage technical complexities
• Tertiary qualifications in Project, Business, Engineering or IT and accreditation from PMI (PMP) or AIPM (CPM or CPPD) or equivalent
• Experience in the Energy Industry and Energy Market Operations is a plus

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to ‘light the way’ towards your next career move, click the 'Apply’ button to submit a confidential application. For any questions, please reach out to Jock Clydesdale, Talent Acquisition Partner @ jock.clydesdale@energyaustralia.com.au

Why Us:

At EnergyAustralia, we are committed to providing an inclusive culture so our employees can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. As an employee you can enjoy such benefits as:
• Employee discount on your electricity and gas, discounts on major brands and products
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave that’s completely gender-equal
• Energise Program - flexible working that is team centric enabling all individuals to agree and succeed together
• Excellent company culture, down-to-earth and friendly organisation - be authentic, bring your whole self to work!
• 2 paid recharge days
• State-of-the-art Melbourne office, stunning views only 3-4 minute walk from Southern Cross station
• Inhouse Café and Onsite Tech Bar

We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture so our employees can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTQ+ employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it’s a workplace where everyone’s welcome.