Head of Digital Platform Engineering

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City of Melbourne, Österreich Professional Search Group Vollzeit

Job Description Head of Digital Platform Engineering - Financial Services The Role We are seeking a Head of Digital Platform Engineering, a senior leadership role within the Platform Engineering function of our Financial Services client. You’ll be accountable for delivering world‑class digital platforms integration services and scalable solutions ensuring seamless service delivery across the organisation. This includes shaping the operating model, defining strategy, and driving best‑practice engineering outcomes. As a proven digital leader, you’ll oversee a large and diverse Product Engineering team (180 FTE) spanning platform development, integration, operations, and support. You’ll play a pivotal role in guiding architecture, contributing to the technology roadmap and embedding innovation across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead the Product Engineering portfolio driving delivery of scalable outcome‑focused digital services. Partner with senior leadership to set strategy and execute business‑aligned technology plans. Manage day‑to‑day operations including service delivery, financial oversight (Capex & Opex), and issue resolution. Define and measure KPIs for digital platforms ensuring transparency and accountability. Foster strong relationships with business stakeholders and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture. Build team capability through recruitment, retention, coaching, and professional development. Promote agile product‑centric delivery models and instil a culture of continuous improvement. Champion adoption of emerging technologies, cloud, streaming, AI/ML, automation through POCs and technical showcases. Establish financial discipline balancing short‑term delivery with long‑term sustainability. About You We’re looking for an accomplished technology leader who can combine strategic vision with hands‑on delivery. You’ll bring: 7+ years in senior technology leadership roles within complex corporate environments. Proven success building and scaling product and platform engineering teams. Deep expertise in digital platforms integration, API platforms, automation, and operations. Strong software engineering background – ideally with AWS, AEM, GIT, Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, or equivalent; Java, JMS, Spring Boot, Jenkins, Tomcat, Apache, REST, SOAP, WSDLs, AJAX. Experience shaping technology operating models and governance across agile and waterfall environments. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills – able to simplify complexity and influence at the executive level. A track record of leading technology functions through large‑scale transformation. Passion for inspiring teams, developing talent, and creating a high‑performance culture. Why Join This is a chance to lead one of the most impactful technology portfolios in the organisation, shaping how millions of people experience digital services. If you’re passionate about digital platforms, thrive on transformation, and want to make a genuine impact, we want to hear from you. Excellent salary package Great location in Melbourne’s CBD Flexible hybrid work Other Details Required Experience: Director Key Skills: Marketing & Promotions, Attorney At Law, Jni, Airlines, Art Employment Type: Full‑Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr


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