Delivery Lead - Software Build Final Stage

Delivery Lead - Software | Customer Portal Critical Phase of Digital Transformation 5-Month Fixed-Term Contract/Day Rate $180k + 13% super = $203,400 - Day rate considered (Up to $930 inc a day) Financial Services | Melbourne | Hybrid Talenza has been exclusively engaged by a leading Financial Services organisation to appoint an experienced Delivery Lead to drive delivery of a strategic customer portal as part of a broader digital transformation. The programme is entering a critical phase - with core build underway, the focus now turns to execution rigour, stakeholder alignment and delivering a high-quality, customer-facing platform into production. This is a highly visible, business-critical initiative. The Opportunity You will lead a cross-functional software team of 10+ (Engineers, BA, QA, UX) delivering a modern customer portal designed to enhance digital engagement, streamline customer interactions and improve operational efficiency. Operating within a regulated Financial Services environment, you will bring structure, clarity and momentum to delivery while balancing technical execution with commercial outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate a software delivery team of 10+ • Drive sprint cadence, release planning and delivery governance • Partner with Product, Technology and Business stakeholders to ensure alignment • Manage RAID, interdependencies and delivery risk • Oversee integration with core systems and backend platforms • Provide structured reporting to senior leadership and steering forums • Ensure business readiness and controlled production deployment Key Experience Required • Proven experience leading software teams in complex environments • Delivery of customer-facing digital platforms or portals • Strong Agile delivery background (Scrum / SAFe / hybrid models) • Experience within Financial Services or other regulated industries • Strong governance, risk and stakeholder management capability • Demonstrated ability to stabilise and land delivery during critical programme phases The Profile • Calm, structured and outcomes-focused • Commercially astute with strong executive communication skills • Able to operate at sprint-level detail and programme-level oversight • Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity Engagement Details • 5-Month Fixed-Term Contract • $180k + Super • Melbourne CBD | Hybrid working • Immediate or short notice start preferred