Strategic Initiatives Leader – Tech, Data & AI

Bunnings; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

OnePass membership

Exclusive benefits

Parental leave 12 weeks

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bunnings is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives to work with the CIO and senior leaders, turning strategy across Technology, Data & AI and Cyber into clear priorities, roadmaps and action. This role blends big-picture thinking with practical delivery, helping senior leaders make informed decisions and bringing together multiple perspectives to create alignment on strategic initiatives.

You’ll develop high-quality board materials and governance rhythms, lead transformation efforts,

Qualifications

• 10+ years' relevant experience across strategy, consulting, executive advisory, technology strategy, transformation or portfolio management.
• Experience partnering with executives or senior leadership teams on complex strategic priorities.
• Strong understanding of enterprise technology environments, including areas such as data, AI and cyber.
• Demonstrated experience improving processes, solving organisational problems and delivering measurable efficiency or productivity outcomes.
• Excellent written, presentation and facilitation skills, including creating compelling executive-level materials.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability, with confidence working across financial, portfolio and performance information.
• The ability to influence across functions and navigate multiple priorities with autonomy and sound judgement.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, with postgraduate study, an MBA or equivalent experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CIO and senior leaders to shape and communicate technology strategy, priorities and roadmaps.
• Turn complex Technology, Data & AI and Cyber topics into clear insights, recommendations and stories that support executive decision-making.
• Bring together perspectives from across the business to create alignment on strategic priorities, dependencies and opportunities.
• Develop high-quality Board and Executive Leadership Team materials, strategic papers, briefings and presentations.
• Create effective planning and governance rhythms that keep priority initiatives visible, connected and moving forward.
• Tackle complex organisational problems, using structured thinking to identify root causes and practical solutions.
• Lead business improvement opportunities that simplify processes, reduce duplication and improve how resources, investment, skills and tools are used.
• Help track progress against strategic objectives and translate outcomes into meaningful insights for senior leaders.
• Build trusted relationships across Technology, Finance, Risk, Legal, People and other business teams, as well as external partners.

Job description

Bunnings is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives to work with the CIO and senior leaders, turning strategy across Technology, Data & AI and Cyber into clear priorities, roadmaps and action. This role blends big-picture thinking with practical delivery, helping senior leaders make informed decisions and bringing together multiple perspectives to create alignment on strategic initiatives.

You’ll develop high-quality board materials and governance rhythms, lead transformation efforts,