Director of Tech Programs & Services

National Rugby League Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Rugby League Limited (NRL) is seeking a Head of Technology Programs and Services to lead the technology portfolio and major programs, aligning investment with business priorities and delivering measurable outcomes.

In this senior role you will set the technology direction, govern delivery, manage budgets and vendors, and partner with Product and business leaders to translate strategy into actionable roadmaps and service improvements for a fast-growing sports organisation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in technology leadership roles.
• Experience governing significant technology investments and executive‑level decision‑making.
• Strong leadership experience with developing teams and organisational capability.
• Experience establishing portfolio strategy, governance frameworks and benefits realisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NRL’s technology portfolio, roadmap, investment planning and prioritisation activities.
• Provide executive oversight of major technology programs, ensuring effective management of scope, budget, timelines, risks and dependencies.
• Partner with Product and business leaders to translate strategic priorities into achievable technology programs and delivery plans.
• Lead portfolio governance, investment decision-making and executive reporting across the technology function.
• Set technology direction across software, data, integration and technology services while empowering technical leaders to own detailed design and engineering decisions.
• Oversee technology service performance, lifecycle management, resilience and operational sustainability.
• Manage technology budgets, forecasts, suppliers and strategic vendor relationships.
• Build organisational capability through workforce planning, leadership development and succession planning.
• Champion the practical use of AI, automation and modern ways of working to improve organisational capability and efficiency.
• Maintain oversight of technology, delivery, commercial and operational risks across the portfolio.

Job description

The National Rugby League Limited (NRL) is seeking a Head of Technology Programs and Services to lead the technology portfolio and major programs, aligning investment with business priorities and delivering measurable outcomes.

In this senior role you will set the technology direction, govern delivery, manage budgets and vendors, and partner with Product and business leaders to translate strategy into actionable roadmaps and service improvements for a fast-growing sports organisation.