In short: A senior leadership role directing the business operations side of a large enterprise technology division, bringing together the project office, procurement and commercial management, and financial control, and modernising how technology work is governed, funded and bought. A record of leading a commercial, portfolio, project office, procurement or delivery function in a large, demanding business required.

D’Arcy Weil is recruiting a Group Manager, Technology Business Operations on behalf of a large, tightly governed Australian business. The role directs the operating backbone of its enterprise technology division, including:

- Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary team across delivery oversight, procurement, commercial management and finance
- Refreshing the division’s delivery framework so that oversight matches the risk and size of each initiative, and suits iterative and blended methods
- Reshaping buying and contracting across technology, and positioning the team as the authority on commercial strategy, tendering, contract administration and supplier oversight
- Holding accountability for technology capital and operating budgets, forecasting, investment planning and tracking returns
- Working with senior leaders to set investment priorities and shape delivery plans

The goal is a technology operating model that is lighter, faster and more accountable: governance that flexes to the work, stronger commercial and supplier discipline, and technology spend tied to measurable returns.

The Role

- People and capability: Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team across delivery oversight, procurement,



commercial management and finance, and build the skills for iterative, results-focused ways of working
- Delivery governance: Own and refresh the division’s delivery framework so that oversight is proportionate to risk and suits iterative and blended methods, and modernise the project office to allow streamlined checks on low-risk work and a sharper focus on outcomes
- Commercial and supplier management: Reshape buying and contracting practice across technology, and establish the team as the authority on commercial strategy, tendering, contract administration and supplier oversight
- Financial stewardship: Carry accountability for technology capital and operating budgets, forecasting, investment planning and tracking of the returns delivered
- Executive partnership: Work with senior leaders to set investment priorities and shape delivery plans

About You

- A record of leading a commercial, portfolio, project office, procurement or delivery function in a large, demanding business, ideally in utilities, infrastructure, government or another tightly governed setting
- Demonstrated success moving governance from traditional stage-gated methods to iterative and blended models
- Strong financial management, covering capital and operating planning, forecasting,



investment decisions and return tracking
- Experience building technology buying and commercial strategies, running major tenders, negotiating contracts and managing supplier performance
- Credible influence with senior executives
- A degree in business, finance, procurement, project management, leadership or a related field

What’s on Offer

- A senior remuneration package with performance bonus
- Leadership of the operating backbone of a large enterprise technology division
- A mandate to modernise governance, commercial practice and financial control
- Direct partnership with senior executives on investment priorities
- Adaptable and hybrid working arrangements
- Structured career development
- Paid parental leave, an employee assistance program and wellbeing support

Apply with a CV and a brief profile covering:

- The commercial, portfolio, project office, procurement or delivery functions you have led, and their scale
- Your experience moving governance from stage-gated to iterative and blended delivery models
- Your experience in technology financial management and in running major tenders and supplier performance

For a confidential discussion, or for more information, contact:

Ivan Pignataro | Director
D’Arcy Weil
M: 0416 507 856
E: [email protected]

Only candidates with current Australian working rights will be considered. All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

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📌 Group Manager, Technology Business Operations | Technology Operations (Melbourne)
🏢 First Recruitment International
📍 Melbourne