Job Description
We're partnering with a leading enterprise organisation to appoint a Platform Manager (People Systems) responsible for the strategic ownership and lifecycle management of a portfolio of HR and payroll platforms. Reporting to the Head of People Systems, this role will play a pivotal part in defining platform strategy, governance, investment priorities and service outcomes across the organisation. This is not a project delivery role. Instead, you'll provide platform stewardship, ensuring systems remain aligned to business objectives while maximising value, managing risk and driving continuous improvement. You'll work closely with People & Culture, Technology, business stakeholders and strategic vendors to ensure the platform portfolio remains modern, resilient and fit for the future.
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Key Responsibilities
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Own the strategic direction and lifecycle management of the People Systems platform portfolio.
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Develop and maintain a multi-year platform roadmap aligned to business and people strategies.
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Prioritise investment decisions based on value, risk, compliance and business outcomes.
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Manage strategic suppliers, vendors and partner relationships to ensure service delivery expectations are met.
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Monitor platform health, availability, resilience and operational performance.
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Lead governance forums, performance reviews and contract management activities.
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Oversee platform risks, controls, audit readiness and compliance obligations.
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Drive standardisation, optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives across the platform landscape.
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Manage end-of-life planning, technical debt and technology currency activities.
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Monitor vendor roadmaps and emerging technologies to inform future direction.
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About You
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7+ years' experience in information technology and enterprise platform management.
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Experience managing complex HR, payroll or enterprise application platforms.
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Strong vendor, supplier and commercial management experience.
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Experience defining operating models, service performance measures and governance frameworks.
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Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
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Experience leading technical teams or coordinating multiple capability areas.
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The ability to translate platform health, risks and control gaps into clear business outcomes and improvement plans.
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Desirable Experience
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Exposure to HR and payroll platforms such as Oracle, UKG, Dayforce and SAP.
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or a related discipline.
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Relevant industry certifications.
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What's On Offer
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Strategic leadership opportunity within a large enterprise environment.
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Ownership of a critical People Systems platform portfolio.
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Significant stakeholder engagement across Technology, HR and executive leadership teams.
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Chance to shape platform strategy, investment decisions and future-state roadmaps.
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Collaborative and forward-thinking technology function focused on continuous improvement.
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📌 Platform Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Launch Recruitment
📍 Victoria