Interim Head of Technology

Derwent Search Pty; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Derwent Search Pty seeks an Interim Head of Technology for a six-month engagement in Sydney to own and optimise core technology platforms and support growth, including ERP, data warehousing and analytics.

The candidate will manage IT roadmap, budget, external MSPs, NetSuite administration, Power BI and data reporting, driving readiness for system divestment while enabling AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership experience in technology leadership roles.
• Experience aligning IT strategy with business growth and divestment readiness.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and external vendor relationships.

Responsabilités

• Own the IT roadmap and budget and report progress to the executive team.
• Manage the NetSuite environment, including administration, workflows, customisation and enhancements.
• Maintain the data warehouse and Power BI reporting, and mature business analytics across all divisions.
• Manage the managed services provider relationship and complete the transition to in-house IT support.
• Be the point of contact for the business for all technology and data related issues.
• Support AI development and initiatives

Connaissances

Leadership

Vendor management

Budget management

Communication

Outils

NetSuite

Power BI

Snowflake

Azure Data Factory

Description du poste

About Our Client

Our client is a private equity-backed infrastructure organisation. We are looking for an Interim Head of Technology for a 6-month engagement, based in Sydney. The role will focus on owning and optimising their core technology platforms and support continued growth.

The Role

This role will manage the IT roadmap, budget and delivery of technology programs that support the business through its growth, including process optimisation and readiness for the divestment of systems. You will be responsible for the administration of enterprise systems (NetSuite, Snowflake, Power BI), data and reporting, managed services and overseeing external IT providers in the day-to-day delivery of these.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the IT roadmap and budget and report progress to the executive team.
• Manage the NetSuite environment, including administration, workflows, customisation and enhancements.
• Maintain the data warehouse and Power BI reporting, and mature business analytics across all divisions.
• Manage the managed services provider relationship and complete the transition to in-house IT support.
• Be the point of contact for the business for all technology and data related issues.
• Support AI development and initiatives

What You'll Bring

To be considered for this role you must have hands on demonstratable experience with NetSuite, including administration, configuration and workflow management.

As well as:

• Proven hands-on experience as a Head of Technology, Business Systems Lead or similar in a small to medium-sized business.
• Experience with data platforms and reporting, such as Power BI, Snowflake or Azure Data Factory.
• Experience managing MSPs and vendor relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and commercial contracts.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with executives and non-technical staff.

This is a 6-month interim position. To be eligible, you must be based in Sydney, immediately available or on short notice and have full Australian work rights without restrictions for the duration of the contract.

Applications close: 22 November 2026