Strategic Platforms Leader: Modernisation & Growth

IAG; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boosted superannuation 13%

20 days annual leave

Up to 50% off personal insurance

Partner discounts on private health

20 weeks paid parental leave

LinkedIn Learning & IAG Academy

Secondment opportunities

Job summary

IAG is seeking a Strategic Platforms Manager to lead platform modernisation across Australia, driving transformation and delivering measurable business value. You will steer vision, roadmap and investment in strategic platforms to support growth.

Partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to shape requirements, oversee major programs, and build high-performing teams embracing AI and engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large scale technology transformation or modernisation programs.
• Strong people leadership skills with a focus on building capability and engagement.
• Confidence navigating ambiguity and bringing clarity during periods of change.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage complex partner relationships.
• Knowledge of software delivery, agile ways of working, and technology operating environments and curiosity into the fast changing technical landscape through AI and Engineering practices
• Commercial and vendor management experience that supports successful delivery outcomes.
• An enterprise mindset with curiosity, strategic thinking, and a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the vision, roadmap, and investment strategy for strategic platforms aligned to business growth and transformation goals.
• Lead platform modernisation and uplift initiatives that improve capability, simplify technology environments, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Build and lead high performing teams, developing internal capability and curiosity into the fast changing technical landscape through AI and Engineering practices, creating an environment where people can thrive through change.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, vendors, and technology teams to shape future platform requirements and achieve shared outcomes.
• Oversee major programs and platform evolution, ensuring solutions remain scalable, secure, and fit for future needs.
• Guide investment prioritisation, governance, and portfolio performance to maximise the value delivered from technology investments.

Skills

Technology leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Job description

IAG is seeking a Strategic Platforms Manager to lead platform modernisation across Australia, driving transformation and delivering measurable business value. You will steer vision, roadmap and investment in strategic platforms to support growth.

Partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to shape requirements, oversee major programs, and build high-performing teams embracing AI and engineering practices.