12-month Max Term Contract I Sydney Based Successful ASX listed Property developer and REIT Manage strategic commercial partnership for Technology We have an opportunity for a 12-month Strategic Partner Lead role to join the team at our Sydney office based on Castlereagh Street. The Opportunity - About the Role In this 12-month max term role, you will join the Enterprise Business Services team to manage the enterprise-level strategy and governance framework for Stockland's strategic partnerships covering core services for Technology. Using your IT Services Management contract and vendor management skills, combined with exceptional influencing skills and a track record of establishing trusted working relationships, you will act as the primary point of contact, leading relationship management, performance oversight, and the coordination of change initiatives across both enterprise and function-specific levels. Your responsibilities will include: Set and maintain the strategic vision and transformation roadmap. Oversee the governance framework, including performance management and reporting. Lead relationship management with our strategic outsourcing partner, Drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives. Manage risks, issues, and escalations for timely resolution. Coordinate governance forums with proper representation and documentation. Engage with functions to address challenges and ensure resolution. Ensure service delivery alignment with SOWs and KPIs. Lead change request processes to ensure solutions align with partnership principles. About You You will hold a tertiary qualification in Business, Finance/Accounting, Information Technology, Commercial Law, or a related discipline. With proven experience in leading strategic partnerships or complex vendor relationships within technology or professional services, you will build trusted relationships and navigate complexity to drive outcomes. Your strong commercial acumen will be evident through your track record of designing and managing governance frameworks, performance reporting, and escalation pathways. This includes managing contracts, ensuring vendor performance aligns with business needs, and driving innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. You will apply your knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes to ensure effective delivery and support of technology services. Additionally, you will lead the integration of technology services across platforms, vendors, and functions to deliver seamless outcomes. As a strategic thinker and change leader, you will excel in leading transformation with clear planning and setting a vision to align partnership activities with long-term goals. The Stockland Proposition At Stockland, we are a community delivering outcomes that benefit the community at large. We work collaboratively and inclusively, building strong working relationships. Our portfolio is diverse, and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. We are committed to providing our people with broad experiences to build a successful career. We recognise the importance of flexibility and work-life quality, and over 80% of our employees have informal or formal flexible work arrangements. Additionally, Stockland has a strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes through an inclusive and collaborative culture. Our customers come from diverse backgrounds, and we want our teams to reflect this. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. Benefits include free-to-access or subsidised lifestyle, health, well-being, and financial services products. Due to the permanent nature of this role, we can only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Open Work Visa holders with more than 12 months validity from their role start date. Apply today – Stockland – it's your place. Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position and Stockland will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Careers @ Stockland Team will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles. Please submit any queries relating to the approved process of submitting candidate resumes or Stockland’s preferred agency panel to careers@stockland.com.au