Build impactful strategies and guide transformation and continuous improvement
Ensure users of our technology have a consistent, high quality user experience
Lead technology teams to actively collaborate on wider organisational objectives

Sharp & Carter have been engaged exclusively to partner with our client, a leading Australian retailer with operations that span across the country. Being a leader in their respected category, an opportunity now exists for an experienced technology leader to develop and formulate the strategic roadmap and drive digital innovation across the group.

Position Overview

Supported by the CEO and CFO, you will be responsible for the development and management of the IT strategy and roadmap. This includes regulatory compliance, security, usability and reliability of infrastructure.   As an integral part of the senior management team, you will provide timely and relevant direction on a broad range of technology and operational matters.

As a key contributor to the company’s strategy and planning process, you will be responsible both for IT operations and for technology and digital innovation. Your focus will be to build strong productive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, acting as a true partner and positioning your function as a highly valued business enabler.

At the core of the role, you will be responsible for the day to day operations and stability of the network infrastructure. This includes management of systems such as the retail Point of Sale, customer-facing websites, inventory and warehouse management systems, and ERP.

You will be responsible for the development of a high performing team fostering a culture of innovation, transparency, and accountability. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining succession planning ensuring business continuity and knowledge transfer.

Successful Candidate

As the General Manager – Technology, your success to date has hinged on your ability to work collaboratively with diverse leadership teams confidently articulating vision and strategy. A proven track record of successful transformation and proven experience delivering more with less and embedding a cost-conscious culture has featured in your career to date.

You are a practical, pragmatic and agile thinker with a solid track record of leading change, establishing clear technology and digital strategy, driving digital transformation and business growth innovation and implementation. You are well networked and researched, tracking emerging technologies, industry trends and cyber risks ensuring you drive currency of advice to the organisation.

You are attributed with relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology (or similar) and will be a seasoned technology, digital and transformation leader across the FMCG and/or Retail sector. Finally, you will be attributed with outstanding leadership skills and have advanced communications skills that can positively influence all levels of stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

This is an outstanding opportunity where you will play a key leadership role providing strategic direction in this exciting company with a fast-paced, dynamic environment and a highly successful well-known industry leader. The successful candidate will be rewarded with a generous salary and bonus package.

To apply, please use the ‘Apply for this Job’ link or for a confidential conversation please contact Simon Marks on 0433 490 074 or smarks@sharpandcarter.com.au

General Manager - Information Technology

Sharp & Carter Brisbane QLD 4000

Sharp & Carter

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