Senior Technology Delivery Manager

Closing date for applications is 8th July 2026

Full time Fixed Term Contract start September 2026 until November 2027

Location: Sydney (Gadigal), Australia

The Rugby World Cup Australia (RWCA) is proud to deliver one of the world’s most iconic sporting events — the Rugby World Cup 2027 (Men’s). More than a tournament, it’s a celebration of Rugby’s spirit, Australia’s culture, and the power of sport to unite and inspire communities around the world.

Rugby World Cup Australia is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Technology Delivery Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of critical technology services for one of the world’s premier sporting events. Based in Sydney, reporting to the Head of Tournament Technology Services, this role sits at the centre of tournament operations, ensuring that broadcast, audio-visual, connectivity, and communications solutions are effectively planned, integrated, and ready for seamless delivery. Working across local and global stakeholders , including World Rugby’s central technology team in the UK , you will play a pivotal role in bringing together people, partners, and systems to support a world-class tournament.

With responsibility spanning both match and non-match environments, you will oversee technology readiness across stadiums, training venues, and team hotels ensuring each location meets tournament standards and is operationally prepared. This is a high-impact, fast-paced role suited to a proven delivery leader who thrives in complex, multi-venue event environments, brings strong project and stakeholder management capability, and can confidently drive outcomes under fixed deadlines while maintaining a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage delivery across non-match venues (hotels, training sites), including gap analysis and ensuring alignment to tournament standards
• Oversee broadcast, media, and AV technology across match venues, including press conferences, team solutions, and host broadcast requirements
• Lead end-to-end delivery of tournament technology services, ensuring solutions are on-time, on-budget, and operationally ready across all venues
• Coordinate with RWCA functional areas to capture, plan, and deliver technology requirements supporting tournament operations
• Partner with World Rugby’s central technology team to ensure compliance with global standards, systems, and cybersecurity requirements
• Work closely with key stakeholders, including venue teams, suppliers, broadcast and media operations, and network providers, to align delivery
• Drive strong project governance and management, including scheduling, budgeting, risk and issue management, reporting, and operational readiness for go-live

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years’ experience in technology delivery within large-scale, multi-venue environments
• Experience in 3 major international sporting events (mandatory)
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end technology programs, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, timelines, and outcomes
• Strong expertise across event technology ecosystems, including broadcast, audio-visual, connectivity, telecommunications, and media operations
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder and vendor environments, including global teams, suppliers, and functional areas
• Advanced project and program management capability, including governance, risk, issue, change, and financial management
• Experience delivering in high-pressure, fixed-deadline event environments, with a focus on operational readiness and live delivery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, manage expectations, make decisions under pressure, and work in a highly organised, proactive, and collaborative manner
• Flexibility to travel and work irregular hours as required.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive salary: We know world-class talent deserves to be rewarded.
• Hybrid game plan: Work from home on Mondays and Fridays, with a 3-day in-office schedule (Tues–Thu), moving to full-time in-office in 2027 as the tournament approaches.
• Unbeatable location: A modern space across from Sydney’s Hyde Park , just a 5-minute walk from Town Hall , surrounded by public transport, great cafes, restaurants, and shops.
• Wellbeing first: Weekly fresh fruit, Lunch & Learns and a focus on keeping our team feeling their best on and off the field.
• Locker-room ready: Showers, fresh towels, and Dyson hair tools so you can reset and refresh any time.

Australia’s hosting of the Rugby World Cup is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to grow the game, celebrate our people and culture, and deliver lasting social and economic impact. At the heart of our mission is diversity, inclusion, and legacy ensuring Rugby’s growth benefits all and inspires a new generation of players, fans, and communities. Join us in shaping an unforgettable celebration of Rugby, culture, and community.

How to apply

Please submit your CV (maximum 3 pages) outlining your suitability based on the requirements for the role via the APPLY NOW link. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

In setting expectations, there will be a 2-round interview process in our Sydney office.

All applicants need to be able to obtain their own working rights in Australia.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and no fees will be payable.

Rugby World Cup Australia is committed to building a diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace, which reflects the global sport we want to be and where everyone can be themselves and feel they belong.