Flemington-Based Tech Leader for Digital Growth

Racing Victoria Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Racing Victoria Ltd is seeking a General Manager - Technology to lead a resilient, secure and future-ready technology operation for the Racing Victoria Group. You will head Corporate IT, cyber security, program delivery, data governance, architecture and Racing.com product development, aligning digital initiatives with business strategy.

You will translate strategy into prioritised roadmaps, govern investments, and report to the Executive General Manager, building capability and managing risk

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience across enterprise technology including operations, cyber security, architecture, engineering, data and delivery.
• Strong knowledge of cloud and SaaS operations, cyber risk, disaster recovery, AI-led engineering, data platforms and QA.
• Experience governing multi-stream programs, budgets, vendors and investment.
• Experience leading consumer-facing digital products, including product strategy, roadmap prioritisation, UX and growth.
• A track record of enabling growth through digital technology initiatives in partnership with product and content teams.
• Ability to drive AI adoption within technology teams and govern AI opportunities.
• Strong Board and executive communication skills and ability to challenge assumptions.
• Leadership style that builds accountability, capability and a culture of integrity.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent senior leadership experience.
• Desirable credentials in cyber security, cloud, architecture, service management, delivery or governance.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain technology strategy, target architecture, roadmap and investment priorities, leading the Technology Management Team.
• Provide executive and Board reporting on delivery, service performance, cyber risk, resilience, investment and incidents.
• Ensure reliable, secure operation of cloud, infrastructure, network, identity, end-user and enterprise platform services.
• Own cyber security strategy and controls, disaster recovery arrangements and testing for critical services.
• Turn approved priorities into a funded, sequenced portfolio and intervene when initiatives deviate.
• Lead Racing.com product development across digital channels with prioritised roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Use consumer insights and data to identify growth opportunities and improve Racing.com experiences.
• Lead data platforms, integration, analytics and governance; drive governed AI adoption.
• Own enterprise architecture and engineering standards; manage technical debt and QA/governance.
• Manage technology budgets, suppliers, contracts and SLAs; build a capable leadership team with succession plans.
• Build relationships with clubs, associations and participants to advance technology initiatives.

Skills

Senior leadership

Enterprise tech

Cloud operations

Cyber security

Data platforms

AI governance

Program delivery

Vendor management

Stakeholder comms

Budget management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Racing Victoria Ltd is seeking a General Manager - Technology to lead a resilient, secure and future-ready technology operation for the Racing Victoria Group. You will head Corporate IT, cyber security, program delivery, data governance, architecture and Racing.com product development, aligning digital initiatives with business strategy.

You will translate strategy into prioritised roadmaps, govern investments, and report to the Executive General Manager, building capability and managing risk