Head of Program Delivery, Enterprise

Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

The Head of Program Delivery, Enterprise plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of programs, projects, and product feature delivery across our Enterprise Data, Product & Technology portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Data, Product & Technology Officer – Enterprise, you will bridge product and technology delivery execution at scale. 
 

In this role, you will optimise delivery capabilities, drive the adoption and maturity of agile methodologies at scale, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and manage complex cross-functional dependencies across Data & AI, Platform Engineering, and CRM domains.
 

Day to day you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing cohort of Senior Delivery Managers and Delivery Managers, fostering a collaborative and empowering team culture.
• Lead the delivery planning cadence across multiple portfolios, agile squads, and external vendors to ensure predictable, on-time, and on-budget execution.
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate complex interdependencies, risks, and blockers across cross-functional product and engineering teams.
• Embed collaborative governance practices between product, engineering, data, and commercial stakeholders to ensure all initiatives deliver maximum value.
• Implement portfolio-level delivery metrics (Scrum/Kanban) and surface insights to support data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear, transparent updates regarding progress, risks, and portfolio health tailored for audiences ranging from squad engineers to senior executives.

Qualifications
What you’ll bring:

• 8-10+ years in a senior delivery leadership role, ideally within a large-scale digital, media, or fast-paced consumer technology environment.
• Hands-on experience driving scaled agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and traditional project management rigor across complex enterprise platforms.
• Demonstrated track record of managing complex cross-team dependencies, risk mitigation, and vendor relationships.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence diverse technical and business leaders.
• Experience managing, coaching, and mentoring delivery managers, upskilling team capabilities, and building high-performing cultures.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, IT, Computer Science, or equivalent practical industry experience. (Relevant industry certifications such as PMP, CSM, or SAFe, and familiarity with Jira/Confluence are highly desirable).

Additional Information

How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

• More info at Nine Careers
  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.