Head of Delivery, Publishing
The Role
We are looking for a visionary Agile leader to elevate delivery capabilities at Australia’s leading digital publishing business. As the owner of the "When" and the "How," you will partner with Product, Design, and Engineering to navigate complex platform transformations while maintaining the stability of our iconic brands. This is a strategic leadership role focused on driving predictability, transparency, and flow across a fast-paced, high-availability environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Strategic Leadership: Lead and mentor a cohort of Delivery Leads, fostering a culture of psychological safety, growth, and high performance.
- The Triad Partnership: Act as the bridge between Product strategy and Engineering feasibility, harmonising requirements into a predictable roadmap.
- Portfolio Flow: Use data-driven flow metrics (e.g., Cycle Time, Flow Efficiency) to diagnose bottlenecks and implement systemic process improvements.
- Operational Transformation: Guide the organisation through its evolution from siloed teams toward horizontal value streams.
- Dependency Management: Proactively identify and mitigate complex risks and impediments that span multiple squads and stakeholders.
Qualifications
What you'll bring:
- Agile Expertise: Proven experience leading delivery functions in high-traffic, always-on digital environments.
- Systems Thinking: Deep expertise in using flow metrics to manage WIP and drive data-informed improvements at a portfolio level.
- Influence & Narrative: The ability to translate complex delivery data into clear, outcome-focused narratives for C-level executives.
- Change Management: Demonstrated experience guiding teams through significant organisational change and operating model shifts
- Sydney based, with 3 days per week onsite in North Sydney.
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:
- 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.
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.