Delivery Lead

Delivery Lead - Supply Chain & Manufacturing Transformation Location: Sydney | Contract Length: 12 months | Engagement: Contract | Start: ASAP Our client, a leading global consultancy, is partnering with a major MedTech customer on a large‑scale supply chain and manufacturing technology transformation in Australia. They are seeking a senior Delivery Lead to take accountability for end‑to‑end delivery of complex, multi‑workstream programs, supported by a high‑calibre team of onshore and offshore technologists. Candidates without prior supply‑chain or manufacturing transformation experience will not be considered, as the customer requires immediate industry credibility. Responsibilities Lead complex technology delivery programs for a MedTech customer, acting as the primary contact for technology delivery at account or program level. Assemble and direct delivery teams of 50+ technology professionals across onshore and offshore locations, aligning delivery to program outcomes and client priorities. Partner closely with client executives and program directors to shape delivery strategy, manage governance, and ensure commitments are met. Provide functional and/or technical expertise to the delivery team and client leadership to define the most effective path to achieve the client outcome. Navigate delivery challenges that arise, identifying solutions and making decisions collaboratively to achieve business outcomes. Demonstrate exemplary leadership, mentoring and developing team members, and leading by example with accountability, collaboration, stewardship, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. Lead the development of client‑proposed solutions, either through direct client engagement or formal RFP processes, including estimates, program schedules, RFP response direction, and proposal management. Engage SMEs on an ongoing basis, with regular client‑facing interactions in Australia, ensuring alignment across operational, quality, and regulatory stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Own end‑to‑end delivery across multiple workstreams, including scope control, planning, execution oversight, reporting, risk management, dependency management, and benefits tracking. Maintain strong program governance and ensure delivery decisions are defensible in regulated environments. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including C‑suite leaders. Ensure delivery remains aligned to MedTech business priorities, regulatory obligations, and manufacturing, distribution realities. Lead large cross‑functional teams across global delivery models. Coordinate internal and third‑party resources, maintaining quality, pace, and accountability across all delivery locations. Contribute MedTech and Life Sciences expertise during pre‑sales and solution‑shaping phases, supporting solution definition, estimates, delivery schedules, and RFP responses. Qualifications & Requirements Supply‑chain and manufacturing transformation experience, mandatory. Quality and compliance expertise, including QARA or equivalent regulated quality frameworks. Strong program governance capability, including risk, issue, dependency, and regulatory impact management. Proven experience engaging SMEs and leading regular client‑facing interactions in Australia. Minimum 15 years complex delivery experience, either as a Delivery Lead or within a consulting/technology delivery company. Large account delivery experience including leadership of teams of 50+ technology professionals. Proven track record delivering complex system integration programs and/or large‑scale production operations, using multiple delivery methodologies. Demonstrated ability to manage senior executive, C‑level client relationships. Experience across multiple technology platforms including SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, custom development, integration, and cloud ecosystems. Experience as a key contributor to pre‑sales phases, originating, defining, and shaping solutions that deliver client value. #J-18808-Ljbffr