General Manager

Job Description : GM IT NEW ZEALAND The Role The GM IT is responsible for the delivery of IT services nationwide. They will be leading the internal and external teams to ensure that the systems are stable and reliable, whilst delivering both major projects and minor initiatives. This role will define IT plans and budgets, underpinned by an investment profile agreed with the company that is affordable and consistent with the business requirements and strategic targets. Working in conjunction with the leadership team and operational stakeholders, the IT Team will deliver a plan to meet the requirements of the business. Working with IT colleagues in Australia, the GM IT has responsibility for defining the IT architectural roadmap and enhancing the IT Security capability for NZ in alignment with any group wide standards and policies that may exist or be developed. As a GM IT, in order to succeed in this role, it is expected that you will have: Strong relevant global experience including leadership experience in business partnering / business facing IT role. Experienced at managing projects, programs, PMO/ planning/ portfolio management in a complex IT environment. A strong Relationship Management track record. Experienced in building a high performing team. Resilient to change and leading teams through a changing environment. Experience in large global organisations using in-sourced and out-sourced IT service providers.

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