Head of Project Delivery Practice

Role summary

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The Head of Project Delivery Practice leads ANZ’s enterprise project and delivery capability, setting standards, governance, delivery methods and professional development for project leaders. The role typically requires extensive experience managing large, complex transformation portfolios, strong knowledge of Agile and traditional delivery frameworks, and a record of delivering technology or business change in a regulated financial-services environment. Candidates are expected to provide strategic leadership, influence senior executives, improve delivery maturity, manage risk and dependencies, and build a high-performing community of project professionals. Strong communication, stakeholder management, commercial judgment and experience leading change across large organisations are essential.

About the employer

ANZ Group Holdings Limited is one of Australia and New Zealand’s major banking groups, headquartered in Melbourne. Founded in 1835, the bank provides retail, commercial and institutional banking, payments, wealth and financial-services products to customers across Australia, New Zealand and selected international markets. ANZ serves individuals, small businesses, corporations, governments and institutional clients. Its strategy includes supporting customers through digital banking, responsible lending, business growth and sustainable finance. The organisation employs tens of thousands of people and operates in a highly regulated environment, with a strong focus on risk management, technology, customer experience and operational resilience. ANZ offers careers across banking, technology, transformation, project delivery, finance, risk, customer service and corporate functions.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in banking, technology, project management, healthcare, engineering, education, construction and professional services, particularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Workplace culture is generally direct, collaborative and relatively informal, with emphasis on inclusion, safety and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from urban cultural life and sport to beaches, national parks and regional travel. Living costs are high in major cities, especially housing, but public transport and healthcare are well developed. Skilled professionals may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Skilled Independent visa, state-nominated pathways or temporary graduate options, depending on their occupation, qualifications and experience. Relocating usually involves arranging a visa, employment rights, accommodation, tax registration, banking and health cover. Applicants should check current requirements with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs, as visa rules, occupation lists and salary thresholds can change.