General Manager - Technology

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 is a unique and purpose-led organisation, with our people central to supporting and growing Victorian racing. We are seeking a General Manager - Technology to lead a resilient, secure and future-ready operation of Racing Victoria Group's technology environment.

This is a pivotal senior leadership role within our Strategy & Corporate Services division, reporting to the Executive General Manager - Strategy & Corporate Services and leading a team of five direct reports. It is a full-time role based at our Flemington head office.

About Us

Racing Victoria Group brings together Racing Victoria, Racing.com Media and Thoroughbred Racing Productions to promote and grow thoroughbred racing in Victoria.

About the Role

This role is ideal for an enterprise technology leader who can set direction while remaining close to operations and delivery. You will be accountable for Corporate IT, Cyber Security, Program Delivery, Data & Insights, Architecture & Engineering, and Racing.com Product Development.

A key focus of the role will be leading Racing.com product development and enabling growth through delivery of the Racing.com digital product strategy across desktop and mobile app channels. Working closely with product, content, customer and commercial leaders, you will govern technology investment and delivery, manage operational and cyber risk, and build sustainable internal and partner capability.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Set and maintain technology strategy, target architecture, roadmap and investment priorities, leading the Technology Management Team with clear decision rights and performance expectations.
• Provide concise executive and Board reporting on delivery, service performance, cyber risk, resilience, investment and material incidents.
• Ensure the reliable, secure and efficient operation of cloud, infrastructure, network, identity, end-user and enterprise platform services.
• Own cyber security strategy and controls, along with disaster recovery arrangements and scheduled testing for critical services.
• Turn approved priorities into a realistic, funded and sequenced portfolio, intervening early when initiatives are off track.
• Lead Racing.com product development across digital channels, translating the digital strategy into prioritised roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Use consumer insights, audience data, customer feedback and experimentation to identify growth opportunities and continuously improve Racing.com experiences.
• Lead data platforms, integration, analytics and data governance, and drive the governed adoption of AI across Technology and the wider business.
• Own enterprise architecture and engineering standards, manage technical debt and establish risk-based quality assurance and release governance.
• Manage technology budgets, strategic suppliers, contracts and service levels, and build a capable leadership team with clear succession plans.
• Build strong relationships with industry stakeholders - including clubs, associations and participants to identify and deliver opportunities for Racing Victoria Group technology to advance shared industry objectives.

About You

We are looking for a commercially disciplined technology leader with sound judgement, clear executive communication and a calm, decisive approach to incidents, ambiguity and risk.

You’ll bring:

• 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, modern AI lead engineering, data platforms and quality assurance.
• Demonstrated success governing multi-stream programs, budgets, vendors and technology investment.
• Experience leading consumer-facing digital products, including product strategy, roadmap prioritisation, UX, audience growth and optimisation.
• A track record of enabling growth through digital technology initiatives in partnership with product and content teams.
• The ability to drive AI adoption within technology teams and support the business to evaluate and deliver governed AI opportunities.
• Strong Board and executive communication skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and escalat material risks.
• A leadership style that builds accountability, capability and a culture of integrity, safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent senior leadership experience.
• Professional credentials in cyber security, cloud, architecture, service management, delivery or governance are desirable.
• A Victorian driver licence and flexibility to support major incidents, recovery events and critical releases are desirable.

What's on Offer

Join a purpose-driven organisation and take on a broad, high-impact leadership role shaping technology and digital growth across one of Victoria's most iconic sporting industries.

• Full-time senior leadership opportunity.
• Based at our Flemington head office.
• The chance to lead Racing.com product development and digital growth.
• Leadership of a broad portfolio spanning Corporate IT, cyber, program delivery, data, architecture and product.
• The opportunity to genuinely shape the technology direction of Racing Victoria Group.