Director, Software Delivery

Australia (Flexible)

Lead and scale a high-impact digital business
At WSP, we’re accelerating our digital capability to deliver innovative solutions for clients across Australia and globally. As Director, Software Delivery, you will lead a critical business within our Digital practice - owning strategy, growth and delivery of a full-service software consulting capability.
This is a high-profile leadership role with full accountability for commercial performance, delivery excellence and team leadership - covering the entire software lifecycle from work winning through to delivery, support and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do
You’ll operate as a senior leader within WSP Digital, responsible for building a high-performing, scalable software delivery business:

1. Strategy & Commercial Leadership

• Define and execute the strategy for the Software Delivery business aligned to WSP Digital
• Own the P&L, including revenue, margin, utilisation and forecasting
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities across WSP and external clients
• Lead pursuits, proposals and pre-sales engagement—shaping solutions and winning work

2. Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Lead the full software delivery lifecycle (work winning, discovery, delivery, support and enhancement)
• Establish and embed the “WSP Way” for software delivery, including governance, quality and lifecycle standards
• Ensure consistent delivery excellence through strong technical leadership and quality assurance processes
• Set project team structures and ensure effective resourcing across engagements

3. Client & Market Leadership

• Build trusted relationships with executive-level clients
• Act as a strategic advisor on software delivery, technology and digital transformation
• Represent WSP externally at industry events and forums to build market presence
• Drive integrated offerings across Digital and the broader Advisory business

4. People & Practice Leadership

• Lead a team of ~50 across Software Engineering, Business Analysis, Project Management and Platform Engineering
• Manage through senior leaders while setting direction, capability uplift and succession planning
• Lead recruitment strategy for key technical roles across Australia
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture that attracts and retains top talent

What you’ll bring
You are a proven digital leader with strong commercial acumen and a track record of building and scaling software delivery capabilities:

• 15+ years’ experience in software delivery, including leadership roles in consulting or professional services
• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, BA, PM and platform functions
• Strong commercial capability, including P&L ownership, forecasting and revenue growth
• Demonstrated success in winning and delivering complex software engagements
• Experience establishing delivery methodologies, governance frameworks and operating models at scale
• Strong understanding of modern delivery practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, cloud-native technologies)
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Qualifications:

• Degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline (preferred)
• Relevant certifications (e.g. Agile, PRINCE2, AWS, Azure) advantageous

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and well-being of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.
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