Director, Development & Governance

Airtrunk; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AirTrunk is seeking a Director, Development & Governance to own the controlled Development operating framework and ensure end-to-end lifecycle alignment across teams. You will drive standards, playbooks, templates and governance records, partnering with Development leaders and SMEs to embed consistent, auditable processes.

You will lead governance capability, system adoption and portfolio information, bridging Development, IT and business functions to deliver clear ownership and evidence for

Qualifications

• Senior experience in Development governance, project controls, standards, operating systems or comparable capital delivery.
• Experience designing lifecycle processes, controlled standards, approval pathways and document management.
• Ability to translate policies, delegated authorities and technical standards into practical operating processes.
• Strong change management and systems adoption skills across functions or regions.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and technical SMEs while clarifying decision rights and content ownership.
• Clear writing and document control skills, with the ability to turn complex requirements into usable guidance.

Responsibilities

• Own the Development E2E Lifecycle and Knowledge Hub as the authoritative map of steps, gates, minimum inputs and deliverables.
• Maintain controlled standards, playbooks, templates and governance processes mapped to the lifecycle and approved authorities.
• Lead governance capability, systems adoption and portfolio information in partnership with Development teams and subject matter experts.
• Coordinate governance baseline testing with Project Controls & Assurance and ensure issues are addressed by the appropriate owner.
• Set requirements for ownership, technical review, approval, version control, scheduled review and publication of Development standards and playbooks.
• Coordinate drafting and review with Principals, SMEs, Development leaders and process owners; keep approvals, decisions and change history traceable.

Skills

Governance

Lifecycle design

Stakeholder management

Documentation control

Change management

Capital delivery

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

As the Director, Development & Governance, reporting to the Senior Director, Development Controls, you will own the controlled Development operating framework. You will make sure the end-to-end lifecycle, standards, playbooks, templates, systems and governance records work as one clear and current way of working for Development teams.

• Own the Development E2E Lifecycle and Knowledge Hub as the authoritative map of steps, gates, minimum inputs and deliverables.
• Maintain controlled standards, playbooks, templates and governance processes mapped to the lifecycle and approved authorities.
• Lead governance capability, systems adoption and portfolio information in partnership with Development teams and subject matter experts.

Your Day to Day

Lifecycle and Governance Framework

• Own and maintain the Development E2E Lifecycle, including lifecycle stages, hard gates, minimum inputs, key deliverables and evidence expectations.
• Maintain the Development Knowledge Hub as the controlled source for lifecycle guidance and its links to approved Level 2 standards and Level 3 playbooks, templates and checklists.
• Map approved GMS requirements, Gold Standards, Delegations of Authority and governance controls to the lifecycle so teams can find the applicable requirement at each stage.
• Coordinate with Project Controls & Assurance so the governance baseline can be tested consistently and assurance findings are routed to the appropriate owner.

Standards, Playbooks and Controlled Releases

• Set requirements for ownership, technical review, approval, version control, scheduled review and publication of Development standards and playbooks.
• Coordinate drafting and review with Principals, SMEs, Development leaders and process owners. Keep approvals, decisions and change history traceable.
• Manage the controlled release process for approved procedures, templates, checklists and process updates, with clear communication to affected teams.
• Partner with Continual Improvement & Change Controls to assess lessons and approved changes before they are incorporated into controlled guidance.

Systems, Information and Capability

• Set governance requirements for Development systems, registers, information structures and workflow controls.
• Work with IT and system owners on configuration, access, integrations and adoption while keeping process ownership with the relevant business function.
• Lead the Development Governance pillar, including Data & Analytics, and ensure portfolio information supports governance and executive decisions.
• Identify capability and adoption gaps and coordinate guidance, training and support with functional leaders.

Leadership and Cross-Functional Coordination

• Advise the Senior Director, Development Controls and Development leadership on governance gaps, process changes and adoption risks.
• Work across Development, Operations, Customer teams, Commercial, Procurement, Technology and other functions where processes cross organisational boundaries.
• Prioritise governance and system improvements against business needs, delegated authority and available capacity.

Requirements

• Senior experience in Development governance, project controls, standards, operating systems or comparable capital delivery.
• Experience designing lifecycle processes, controlled standards, approval pathways and document management.
• Ability to translate policies, delegated authorities and technical standards into practical operating processes.
• Strong change management and systems adoption skills across functions or regions.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and technical SMEs while clarifying decision rights and content ownership.
• Clear writing and document control skills, with the ability to turn complex requirements into usable guidance.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience; experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organisation. Data centre or Development experience is desirable.

The AirTrunk Culture

Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.

The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.

Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged.

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