Head of Business Technology - APAC

The Weir Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 230,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Global inclusion networks

Regional and team-specific benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support

Job summary

The Weir Group in Brisbane or Sydney is seeking a Head of Business Technology APAC to lead the technology agenda across the region, partnering with senior leaders to translate business priorities into strategic technology outcomes.

You will drive major transformation programs, manage governance, and build a high-performing regional team, with travel up to 20% and a strong focus on safety and value realization.

Qualifications

• Senior technology leadership experience within a complex, global organisation.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and shape technology strategy and investments.
• Strong knowledge of ERP platforms and large-scale transformation programs (SAP S/4HANA preferred).
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams in matrixed environments.
• Expertise in change management, business readiness, and benefits realisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted technology advisor to APAC senior leaders, aligning initiatives with business strategy and priorities.
• Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions and align with enterprise programs.
• Lead governance and prioritisation of technology demand and investments.
• Oversee value realisation, risk management, security, compliance, and data governance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder influence

ERP systems

Enterprise platforms

Change management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

## Head of Business Technology - APACApply: Yes: Sydney: Eight Mile Plains: Full time: Posted Today: R0040185**Head of Business Technology, APAC****Weir****Location: Brisbane or Sydney, Australia Hybrid****What we do at Weir** We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.**Make your impact** Lead the technology agenda across APAC and play a pivotal role in shaping how technology enables business growth, transformation, and operational excellence. As Head of Business Technology APAC, you will partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into strategic technology outcomes, drive the success of major transformation initiatives, and ensure technology investments deliver measurable value. Working across regional and global teams, you will influence decision making, strengthen governance, and champion technology solutions that support Weir’s long term success.**What you’ll do*** **Strategic Business Partnership** – Act as the trusted technology advisor to APAC senior leaders, aligning technology initiatives with business strategy, growth objectives, and operational priorities.* **Technology Strategy & Transformation** – Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions and drive regional alignment with major enterprise programs, including digital and ERP transformation initiatives.* **Governance & Demand Management** – Lead the prioritisation and governance of technology demand, ensuring investment decisions align with enterprise standards and deliver maximum business value.* **Value, Risk & Compliance** – Oversee value realisation, risk management, security, compliance, and data governance to ensure technology investments deliver measurable outcomes.* **Leadership & Capability Building** – Lead and develop a high-performing regional technology team, fostering strong stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.* **Global Collaboration & Influence** – Partner with global technology, architecture, and service teams to deliver successful outcomes through influence, while supporting stakeholders across the APAC region with up to 20% travel.* **Safety First:** Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.**What you’ll bring*** Proven experience as a senior technology leader, Head of IT, or strategic business partner within a complex, global organisation.* Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders and shaping technology strategy, investment decisions, and business priorities.* Strong knowledge of enterprise platforms, ERP systems, and large-scale transformation programs, ideally including SAP S/4HANA.* Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and delivering outcomes within matrixed, multinational environments.* Expertise in change management, business readiness, technology adoption, and benefits realisation for major transformation initiatives.* Commercially minded with strong strategic thinking, governance knowledge, and the ability to balance global standards with regional business needs.**Why join Weir?** We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.**Benefits** • Competitive pay • Career development and learning support • Access to global inclusion networks • Regional and team-specific benefits • Sharebuilder scheme • Wellness support for you and your family • Collaboration with global teams • Study support#minerals #LI-MV1 #BusinessTechnology #InformationTechnology