Overview Our client is a leading national construction group that has a differentiated market presence underpinned by its vertical integration, innovation and self-performing capabilities - delivering a strong market differentiation and sustained profitable growth.
We are seeking an experienced Head of IT Applications to lead our application support team, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of critical enterprise systems while contributing to our mission of operational excellence and technological advancement.
Located in Melbourne and reporting to the Group General Manager IT, the Head of IT Applications will oversee the support, maintenance, and optimisation of enterprise applications, with a focus on ERP and HR systems.
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the application support team to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of enterprise applications, leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance support efficiency.
Own the end-to-end performance, reliability and usability of key business applications
Apply deep knowledge of business processes to ensure applications support the needs of the diverse business units and global locations.
Oversee the support, maintenance, and optimization of ERP systems.
Manage and support HR platforms, particularly SAP SuccessFactors, to streamline HR processes, enhance employee engagement, and enable data-driven decision-making.
Lead application-related projects, including ERP implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline, while incorporating AI technologies to improve project outcomes.
Manage the resolution of application issues through effective incident management, utilizing AI analytics to predict and mitigate issues proactively.
Manage relationships with application vendors and service providers.
Qualifications and Experience Bachelor Degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field.
Minimum 7+ years of experience in IT application support, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role is essential.
Extensive knowledge of business processes across finance, operations, and HR, with the ability to align applications with business needs across diverse industries and locations.
Proven experience in project management and implementation of ERP systems, including SAP, JobPac, Sage, and Timberline.
Knowledge of application architecture, system integrations, and IT infrastructure fundamentals.
Experience with AI technologies or tools for enhancing application support, process efficiency, or productivity is highly desirable.
Familiarity with ITIL or similar frameworks for application support and service management.
Knowledge of cloud-based application support and modern integration.
Why Us? Opportunity to lead critical application support initiatives in a technology-driven, Melbourne-based role within a large, successful private group with diverse national and global operations.
Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values innovation and excellence.
A clear pathway as a potential successor to the current incumbent that being the Group IT Executive.
If your leadership and IT applications support are in sync with our client's needs, then apply online OR call Oscar Calleja on for a strictly confidential telephone discussion.
Application Questions Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Information Technology?
How many years of project management experience do you have?
How many years of people management experience do you have?
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