Director – Systems Delivery & Modernization

Job Description

Bring your drive for digital transformation and make a tangible difference with us.

The impact you’ll make:

As a Director in our Systems Delivery and Modernization team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful execution of large-scale, multi-stream programs and projects. Your leadership will span across diverse sectors—where you will oversee complex technology transformations involving multiple vendors, stakeholders, and governance layers.

You will:

• Oversee the execution of large, multi-stream programs and projects spanning various technology solutions and sectors, including but not limited to health, public sector, and financial services.
• Provide high-level guidance across multiple delivery streams, ensuring projects are aligned with business outcomes and governance frameworks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, shaping delivery strategies, program structures, and risk mitigation approaches.
• Build and inspire high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Navigate ambiguity and resolve delivery challenges, enabling successful outcomes in dynamic environments.
• Oversee relationships with vendors and manage contracts to ensure commercial alignment and optimal performance.
• Engage with executive stakeholders, boards, and steering committees to provide transparency and delivery confidence.
• Drive program assurance, recovery efforts, and independent health checks as needed to maintain project integrity.
• Contribute to client relationship management, opportunity shaping, and business growth initiatives.
• Promote delivery excellence by leveraging global assets, accelerators, and best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

Your expertise:

• 12-15+ years of experience with a strong track record of leading large, complex initiatives.
• Deep understanding of delivery governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement at executive levels.
• Proven ability to manage multi-stream programmes with diverse stakeholders, vendors, and delivery teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage programs with diverse stakeholders, vendors, and delivery teams.
• Experience in both Agile and Waterfall environments, with the ability to tailor approaches to specific contexts.
• Skilled in contract negotiation, vendor management, and financial oversight.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across senior stakeholders.
• Experience in another professional services firm is preferred but not essential.
• Experience in delivery assurance, program recovery, and strategic advisory is a strong advantage.

Additional Information

Making an impact that matters, together:

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

How you’ll be rewarded: 

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. The Deloitte experience is founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection.

We offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best    
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Subsidised health insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 22 days annual leave
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being 
• Community focused volunteer days
• A focus on the environment and sustainability
• Plus much more

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now! We’d love to hear from you.

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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