Delivery Manager - Strategy & transformation

About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About the Role

As the Delivery Manager for the Strategy and Transformation team, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing a portfolio of transformation initiatives, with a particular focus on projects led by our AI Labs team. This position blends expert project management with agile leadership, requiring a hands-on approach to drive execution, facilitate planning, and remove obstacles. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure initiatives are delivered effectively, aligned with strategic goals, and that their benefits are realised. In this senior role, you will also champion agile best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. 

Duties / Responsibilities 

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead strategic transformation projects aligned with business goals.

• Manage multiple initiatives, resources, and timelines.

• Provide delivery insights to support planning.

• Champion innovation, inclusion, and performance.

• Drive continuous improvement.

Agile Delivery

• Facilitate agile ceremonies and track progress.

• Manage risks, dependencies, and team coordination.

• Remove blockers and ensure delivery of business value.

• Collaborate with Innovation and Tech leads.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Align goals and maintain transparency with stakeholders.

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders.

• Communicate status, risks, and achievements.

• Represent the team in governance forums.

Change & Improvement

• Promote agile practices and delivery efficiency.

• Support system/process adoption and training.

• Capture lessons learned and encourage collaboration.

Governance & Financials

• Ensure compliance with delivery standards.

• Maintain documentation and reporting.

• Monitor budgets and optimise resources.

• Escalate issues and recommend solutions.

Qualifications and Experience required 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, tech, or project management; 5+ years in transformation project delivery. 

• Strong experience in agile and traditional project management; certifications preferred. 

• Proven leadership and stakeholder communication skills. 

• Skilled in change management frameworks (e.g., PROSCI/ADKAR). 

• Proficient in digital tools and collaboration platforms. 

• Experience in professional services or transformation roles is a plus. 

Why Join Us 

This role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of our organisation’s strategic transformation. As Delivery Manager, you will lead high-impact projects including cutting-edge, AI-driven innovations that directly shape the future of our operations. You will be part of a dynamic, inclusive team with a clear mandate for change and support from top leadership. 

Why BDO?
 

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).