Senior Technology Strategy & Operations Leader

SALT SEARCH PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SALT SEARCH PTY LTD seeks an established technology leader to own the IT strategy and oversee IT Operations, Applications Support and IT Projects. You will align technology with business objectives, drive innovation, ensure security and resilience, and report to senior executives on performance and risk.

In this role you will shape the technology landscape, manage budgets and third-party relationships, and lead talented teams across finance, fintech and regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level IT leadership experience.
• Track record of developing and executing technology strategy.
• Experience leading technology operations, applications and major IT projects.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including technology budget management.
• Experience managing technology risk, information security and compliance.
• Ability to engage with Managing Directors, Executives and senior stakeholders.
• Strong experience leading and developing technology teams.
• Genuine interest in emerging technology and opportunities for innovation.
• Strong vendor, partner and third-party management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organisation's IT strategy in alignment with business objectives and future technology opportunities.
• Provide strategic leadership across IT operations, applications, infrastructure and technology projects.
• Identify opportunities to modernise systems and introduce new technologies.
• Lead the delivery of technology projects initiated by the business, ensuring measurable outcomes.
• Provide trusted technology advice to the Executive Team and contribute to broader planning and decision-making.
• Maintain oversight of technology risk, security, compliance and data integrity.
• Ensure environments and processes meet relevant national and international standards.
• Manage technology budgets, expenditure and third-party relationships.
• Provide regular reporting and insight to senior leadership on performance and risks.

Skills

IT leadership

Technology strategy

IT operations

Budget management

Risk and security

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Innovation

Vendor management

Job description

SALT SEARCH PTY LTD seeks an established technology leader to own the IT strategy and oversee IT Operations, Applications Support and IT Projects. You will align technology with business objectives, drive innovation, ensure security and resilience, and report to senior executives on performance and risk.

In this role you will shape the technology landscape, manage budgets and third-party relationships, and lead talented teams across finance, fintech and regulated environments.