Head of IT Engineering, Data & AI

ExecThread; Cairns Regional; Vor Ort; AUD 180.000 - 280.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ExecThread in Cairns is seeking a Head of IT Engineering, Data & AI to lead strategic and hands-on IT, data, and AI initiatives. You will shape the technology roadmap, foster Agile delivery, and manage third-party vendors while ensuring robust security and governance.

The role requires a senior leader with a strong background in application development, data platforms, and AI strategies. Based in Cairns, you will drive cross-functional collaboration and align technical delivery with regional

Qualifikationen

• Senior leader with extensive experience in application development and data fields.
• Proven track record leading Agile software engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and vendor management skills.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive the IT engineering, data, and AI strategy.
• Lead end-to-end development of IT products and data platforms.
• Oversee data security, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Agile software development

AI & ML integration

APIs & API management

Data governance

Security best practices

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Azure certification

Agile/DevOps certification

Tools

Azure

DevOps tools

Security tools

Jobbeschreibung

The Company is seeking a Head of IT Engineering, Data & AI to take on a pivotal role in leading the strategic and hands-on aspects of IT engineering, data, and AI. The successful candidate will be responsible for everything from new IT product builds to data security, vendor management, and the introduction of new AI strategies and products. This senior leadership position requires a professional with extensive experience in application development and data-related fields at the senior leadership team level, a proven track record in leading Agile software engineering teams, and deep experience with modern programming languages, frameworks, and architectural patterns.

The role also demands a strong understanding of AI/ML integration, API management, enterprise data platforms, data governance, cyber security, and compliance frameworks. Key responsibilities for the Head of IT Engineering, Data & AI include serving as the primary technical authority, defining and driving the execution of the application, AI, and data strategy, and overseeing the end-to-end systems testing framework. The ideal candidate will have excellent stakeholder management, strategic leadership, and communication skills, and be adept at managing third-party vendors and outsourced technical delivery.

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with relevant certifications in Azure, Agile, or DevOps. The role is based in Cairns and is suited for a professional who is ready to embrace a new, warm, tropical climate and is passionate about the opportunity to work with a client specializing in regional aviation hubs.

Functions:

• Information Technology


• Data Management/Analytics

Regional aviation hubs serving 2,000+ flights a month