Publicis Sapient

Delivery Lead

Publicis Sapient

Auckland, New Zealand · Full Time

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Any
Salary
Openings
1
Posted
3 weeks ago
Work mode
In office
Eligibility
Applicants must possess full employment rights in New Zealand; sponsorship is not available.
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Job description

Overview

We are expanding our presence in New Zealand and seek an experienced leader passionate about guiding organizations through transformative digital and AI-driven changes. As the Delivery Lead in New Zealand, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and expanding our footprint by combining global expertise with local insights to deliver outstanding client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance our market presence in New Zealand by fostering relationships with clients, partners, and community stakeholders.
  • Embody our core values and uphold our reputation for innovation, collaboration, and excellence in delivery.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, assisting in shaping strategies around transformation and achieving long-term business goals.
  • Collaborate with clients to design and implement digital, data, and AI-powered solutions addressing key business challenges.
  • Leverage expertise across our global network to deliver integrated and impactful client experiences.
  • Lead extensive digital and technology transformation initiatives from initial strategy to successful execution.
  • Implement governance, delivery methods, and collaborative approaches to align and drive program momentum.
  • Support organizational Agile transformations and foster continuous team improvement.
  • Create empowering and collaborative environments for high team performance.
  • Manage program performance, budgets, risks, and stakeholder engagement to achieve successful results.

Experience and Skills

  • Proven expertise in leading large-scale digital, business, or technology transformations within consulting, professional services, or complex enterprises.
  • Track record of delivering results across distributed, multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong practical command of Agile methodologies including SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean frameworks.
  • Experience guiding organizations in adopting modern work styles and scaling delivery competencies.
  • Robust commercial understanding encompassing budgeting, forecasting, financial oversight, and risk management.
  • Ability to simplify complex situations, drive clarity, and maintain momentum in dynamic environments.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and capacity to influence executives and business leaders.
  • Coaching and development experience with delivery leaders, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams.
  • Consulting mindset with contributions to proposals, client solution design, and business development.
  • Success managing multiple strategic projects with focus on quality and outcomes.
  • Strong facilitation, negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship-building capabilities.
  • Familiarity with delivery and portfolio management tools such as Jira and Rally.
  • Experience overseeing delivery portfolios exceeding $10 million in value.
  • Relevant certifications or equivalent experience in Agile delivery, program management, or transformation leadership.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from skilled professionals throughout New Zealand. Candidates must have full working rights in New Zealand as sponsorship is not currently offered.

We strongly believe in building a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, nationality, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. Reasonable accommodations are provided for candidates with disabilities upon request.

About Us

We are a digital transformation partner helping organizations embrace future-ready, digitally enabled ways of working and customer engagement. Our global team combines strategy, consulting, and agile engineering to accelerate client success by designing meaningful products and services that customers value.

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