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Head of Governance and Business Engagement

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

New South Wales, Sydney

Industry

IT

Specialisation

Executive Search

Salary

Negotiable

Contact Name

Aisling (Ash) Walsh

Contact Email

Aisling.Walsh@talenza.com.au

Date published

17-09-2025

Job Reference

BBBH19085

Description

An opportunity has arisen for a senior technology leader to take responsibility for IT Governance, Business Partnering, Project Delivery and Enterprise Architecture across a complex organisation. This role provides strategic oversight and leadership to ensure IT is setup and placed well to respond to the varying demand across the business.

The Role

As Manager - IT Governance & Business Engagement, you will oversee multiple capabilities as part of a new function including governance frameworks, business partnering, project management, and enterprise architecture. You will work closely with business and technology leaders to define and embed the new function, ensuring a pragmatic approach to enabling the new capabilities.

This is a role that requires the ability to influence at all levels, balance corporate and operational priorities, and foster strong engagement across geographically diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead IT governance, business partnering, project office, and enterprise architecture functions
  • Drive and oversee Governance for IT, creating a balanced scorecard to manage the function.
  • Oversight of domain IT strategies, governance frameworks, and prioritisation processes
  • Oversee the portfolio of technology projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to quality
  • Lead enterprise architecture to govern and manage the IT landscape, informing investment and technology roadmaps
  • Strengthen business engagement, ensuring stakeholders have clear visibility of priorities and progress
  • Development of a portfolio management approach, to support various business functional areas.
  • Mentor and develop high-performing leaders and teams
  • Manage Supply & Demand for the IT function.
  • Create a flex on demand capability for Project delivery.
  • Promote innovation and continuous improvement while maintaining strong oversight and compliance

About You

  • Extensive senior leadership experience across IT governance, business partnering, project delivery, and enterprise architecture
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability across executive, technical, and operational levels
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed teams
  • Expertise in governance, risk management, portfolio oversight, and enterprise architecture
  • Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, vendors, and value-driven investments

What's on Offer

  • A green field opportunity to develop & shape IT governance, business partnering, delivery and architecture capabilities for the organisation.
  • Lead, develop, and inspire a diverse team while embedding a culture of accountability and excellence

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