IT Manager (Group)
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- Lead technology strategy, cyber security, infrastructure, AI and business systems across a growing Australian multi-site organisation
- Drive technology transformation, smarter systems, automation and process improvement while balancing security, cost and business performance
- Hands-on leadership role with direct executive exposure and genuine ownership of the technology function
Our client is a successful Australian-owned and operated business. Technology is central to the next stage of growth, with investment across AI, automation, ERP, business systems, cyber security, infrastructure and operational technology. This is not a traditional “keep the lights on” IT role. They are looking for a hands on commercially minded technology leader who can improve systems, strengthen cyber resilience and deliver meaningful business outcomes.
Description- Own the technology strategy, roadmap and IT budget
- Lead cyber security, infrastructure, networks, cloud and disaster recovery
- Own the AI and automation platform and ensure it is secure, scalable and fit for purpose
- Drive systems integration across ERP, CRM, business applications and operational technology
- Lead technology-enabled process improvement and transformation
- Manage MSPs, vendors, contracts, procurement and licensing
- Drive technology cost optimisation and commercial outcomes
- Lead technology across multiple sites and operational environments
- Develop the internal technology capability and provide trusted advice to the executive team
- 8+ years’ IT experience, including leadership within a multi-site operational business
- Must have experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, construction, distribution, logistics, mining, resources, utilities or a similar operational environment
- Strong hands-on experience across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, infrastructure, networking, cloud and endpoint management
- Proven cyber security, disaster recovery and business continuity experience
- Experience with OT, plant, production or industrial environments highly regarded
- Practical AI, automation and application platform experience
- Experience with ERP, CRM, systems integration and business process improvement
- Strong vendor, MSP, budget and contract management experience
- Commercially minded with proven cost optimisation capability
- A pragmatic, hands-on leader who can move between executive strategy and technical delivery
- Direct exposure to the executive leadership team
- Opportunity to shape the technology strategy, AI capability and broader transformation agenda
- Genuine autonomy to build and improve the technology function
- Glendennig location, parking on-site