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As the General Manager - SAP Retail and Tech Platform, you will be the primary technology owner for the SAP platform, ensuring the delivery of a reliable, stable, and operationally excellent suite of applications. You will set the strategic direction for SAP Retail whilst overseeing the entire application lifecycle, from solution architecture and project delivery to high-stakes operational support. Your leadership will directly impact the day-to-day operations of Australia’s largest retailer by partnering with senior stakeholders to turn technology requirements into value-driven business outcomes. This is a high-impact executive role focused on advancing a critical portfolio to meet the evolving needs of a complex, large-scale commercial environment.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the SAP Retail and Technology Platform team, providing end-to-end accountability for the design, implementation, and execution of long-term technology strategies
Partner with senior business stakeholders to provide thought leadership and ensure technology requirements for a range of retail capabilities are met
Execute the delivery of complex IT projects and enhancements, managing scope, cost, and time while directing diverse teams of functional and technical resources
Direct the application support environment to ensure a stable, fit-for-purpose SAP landscape that meets or exceeds business service level expectations
Manage strategic vendor relationships and professional service providers to ensure high performance, competitive pricing, and resource efficiencies
Oversee the SAP technology risk profile, including the mitigation of cyber vulnerabilities and the implementation of robust user security and authorization protocols
Requirements:
Experience leading large, diverse IT teams within a substantial SAP commercial environment, preferably with extensive knowledge of SAP S/4 landscapes
Expertise in Application Lifecycle Management, including a proven track record of defining and achieving application strategies and roadmaps over at least 10 years
Financial Acumen for planning, budgeting, and forecasting, with a focus on driving down the total cost of ownership and optimizing cloud hosting and SaaS charges
Strategic Leadership skills to cultivate a high-performance team culture and manage talent in alignment with broader technology and business goals
Relationship Management proficiency, featuring the ability to negotiate, influence, and resolve conflicts with both onshore and offshore partners and internal business units
Technical Knowledge of the global SAP vendor ecosystem and the ability to align local architecture with global industry-leading practices
What we offer:
Dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace
Culture of genuine care
Flexible approach to work
Opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact