VP – Head of ITD, ANZ

The Adecco Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adecco Group seeks a seasoned VP Head of IT & Digital, ANZ to lead regional IT and Digital activities across Australia and New Zealand. You will partner with senior business leaders to identify challenges and co-create pragmatic solutions, delivering strategic IT roadmaps aligned with Group standards and driving measurable value.

We seek a transform-minded leader with a track record of building high-performing teams, executive engagement, and delivering large-scale digital programs across

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in IT leadership roles with 18+ years total experience.
• Experience leading IT organizations in multinational enterprises.
• Proven track record delivering digital and technology solutions with measurable business value.
• Strong senior stakeholder engagement including executive and board interactions.
• Background managing complex relationships across multicultural environments.
• Able to present complex topics to senior leadership clearly.
• History of delivering strategic and transformational agendas.
• University degree in business, technology, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Act as single point of accountability for all IT and Digital matters for ANZ.
• Partner with regional business leaders to identify challenges and co-create IT solutions.
• Translate business strategies into actionable IT roadmaps aligned with strategy and standards.
• Lead regional IT transformation through digital, data, and automation initiatives.
• Oversee delivery of IT services, applications, and security with focus on impact.
• Own regional IT financial management, budgeting, and benefits realization.
• Build and lead a high-performing IT Leadership Team in ANZ.
• Represent IT in regional forums and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure governance, risk management, security, and compliance standards are met.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Change leadership

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technology

Job description

Scope: Provide end-to-end accountabilities for all regional IT and Digital activities, including strategic business partnering, digital enablement, application development and support, portfolio and project delivery, IT financial management, and governance, risk and compliance

Role Summary:

The VP Head of IT & Digital, ANZ is accountable for all regional IT and Digital activities across ANZ (Australia & New Zealand). This includes strategic business partnering, digital enablement, project and portfolio delivery, IT financial management, governance, risk, and compliance for the sub region.

This role requires a seasoned IT leader with extensive experience in building, leading, and transforming high-performing teams, and in partnering closely with senior business leaders to identify business challenges and opportunities. The role will work collaboratively with Global and Regional IT teams to design and deliver technology solutions that drive sustainable revenue growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage.

What you will be doing:

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Act as the single point of accountability for all IT and Digital matters for ANZ.
• Partner closely with regional business leaders to understand strategic priorities, identify business challenges, and co-create pragmatic IT and digital solutions that drive top-line growth and bottom-line performance.
• Translate business strategies into clear, actionable IT roadmaps aligned with Group IT strategy and architectural standards.
• Serve as a member of the Asia Pacific ITD Leadership Team, with shared accountability for shaping and executing the Group IT strategy across the region.

Regional IT & Digital Transformation

• Drive the transformation of the regional business and operating model through innovative digital, data, and automation initiatives by partnering with our global or regional team.
• Lead and govern digital innovation initiatives across the region, ensuring measurable business outcomes and value realization.
• Ensure effective collaboration with Global and Regional IT teams providing shared services, including infrastructure and core enterprise platforms.

Delivery Excellence & Operational Management

• Ensure the successful delivery, deployment, and adoption of new and enhanced IT services, solutions, and applications, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and business impact.
• Oversee application development, support, and service management to ensure stability, scalability, security, and compliance.
• Lead change management, user enablement, and training activities to maximize adoption and value from technology investments.
• Own regional IT financial management, including budgeting, cost optimization, and benefits realization.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Establish, lead, and continuously strengthen a high-performing Regional IT Leadership Team.
• Build organizational capability across the region, with particular focus on business partnering, project and program management, and digital skills.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture across geographically and culturally diverse teams.

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Represent IT at regional board and steering committee forums, providing clear, concise, and executive-level communication.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders across business, IT, and external partners.
• Ensure adherence to Group IT governance, risk management, security, and compliance standards.

About you :

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum 12 years in an IT leadership role of comparable scope and complexity, with 18+ years of overall professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading IT organizations within medium to large, multinational enterprises, with exposure to global strategies and large-scale transformation programs.
• Proven track record in identifying business opportunities and delivering innovative digital and technology solutions that create measurable business value.
• Strong experience in senior stakeholder engagement, including executive and board-level interactions.
• Background in managing complex business relationships across multicultural and multinational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex technical and strategic topics clearly to senior leadership.
• Recognized success in delivering against a strategic and transformational agenda.
• Excellent university degree in business, technology, or a related discipline.

Personal Attributes:

• Proven change leader with the ability to operate effectively in a complex, international environment.
• Mature, credible senior leader with strong people leadership and the ability to deliver large, complex programs.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• Culturally aware and inclusive leader with strong interpersonal sensitivity.
• Sound judgment and decision-making capability, grounded in experience, data, and practical reasoning.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 30%).
• Excellent spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.