Group Head of Delivery & Architecture

ExecThread; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

ExecThread, Inc. in Melbourne seeks an Executive to lead a newly formed strategic function encompassing Architecture, Delivery, Portfolio Governance, and Business Analysis.

You will drive a major technology modernization, digital capability, customer experience, and operational excellence. You will establish a high-performing operating model, align technology investments with priorities, and lead a large multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Senior technology leadership experience
• Enterprise-scale delivery and architecture experience
• Strong governance and investment management capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a large, multidisciplinary team across Architecture, Delivery, Portfolio Governance and Business Analysis.
• Drive enterprise-wide technology initiatives and modernization programs to enable digital capability and superior customer experience.
• Provide strategic advice to executive stakeholders and influence Board-level decisions.

Job description

The Company is seeking an Executive to lead a newly formed strategic function that encompasses Architecture, Delivery, Portfolio Governance, and Business Analysis. This executive will be at the forefront of a significant technology modernization and transformation journey, with a strong focus on digital capability, customer experience, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing a high-performing operating model that aligns technology investment, architecture strategy, and delivery execution with the organization's priorities. Key responsibilities include leading and developing a large multidisciplinary team, driving enterprise-wide technology initiatives, and providing strategic advice to executive stakeholders. Candidates for this role should have a background in senior technology leadership positions and demonstrate experience in leading both Delivery and Architecture functions at an enterprise scale. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading large technology teams, strong portfolio governance and investment management experience, and a deep understanding of enterprise architecture and contemporary delivery practices. Executive-level stakeholder management and the ability to influence at the Board and Executive level are essential. The role is suited to a leader who is passionate about building capability, creating structure, and leading organizations through complex transformation. Experience in large-scale, customer-facing enterprise environments such as utilities, financial services, insurance, healthcare, or telcos is highly valued.

Functions:

• Information Technology

A large, complex organisation modernising technology to support digital capability, customer experience and operational excellence.