Centre of Excellence Lead, Retail Technology

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Commonwealth Bank of Australia Full time
Centre of Excellence Lead, Retail Technology

Centre of Excellence Lead, Retail Technology

12 month Max-term/ Secondment(for internal employees)

  • Sydney location
  • You are an experienced leader in executive advisory, strategy and operations
  • Together we'll help the organisation arrive at simpler, better outcomes
  • We work together to support delivery of our people ambitions

Do work that matters


The Retail Technology Centre of Excellence (CoE) team is responsible for ensuring that Retail Technology has the strategy, portfolio and processes in place to help deliver the Group's vision and maintain our reputation as a leader in technology and innovation.

We are the front door for all Retail Technology initiatives, and we manage the Retail portfolio. The team focusses on strategy, risk, finance, data & analytics, portfolio management, initiative development, change management, communications and events.

See yourself in the team


The Retail Technology CoE Lead is a part of the leadership team and has regular interactions with senior executives across the Group.


Reporting to the Technology Lead, Retail Technology COE and working closely with the Executive GM, Retail Technology, this role is critical to developing and driving the Retail Technology Strategy and priorities, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and new ways of working and strong corporate governance and operational effectiveness across the domain.

Some of the key areas you will be providing support and leadership across include:

  • Developing and driving execution of the Retail Technology strategy and priorities
  • Embedding new ways of working and a culture of continuous improvement
  • Ensure appropriate governance, including reporting and agenda management
  • Prepare materials for business, risk and governance forums
  • Prepare executive documents including Board papers, ELT, RLT and TLT
  • Engage with senior stakeholders across Retail Technology
  • Work with leadership team to execute on our priorities against key measures of success
  • Lead the annual and quarterly planning for Retail technology

We're interested in hearing from experienced senior leaders with:

  • Experience in technology initiatives and understanding of the latest trends in technology.
  • Strong people management, ability to prioritise, strategic thinking and challenge status quo.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fastpaced environment and meet objectives and targets to tight deadlines.
  • Proven track record in facilitating and influencing senior leaders.
  • Strong corporate governance expertise and demonstrated strategic and commercial judgement.
  • Experience running forums, projects and preparing written reports and material with the ability to clearly articulate highlevel ideas.

Our leadership philosophy


At CBA, leadership is a privilege, and at its core is a real desire to make a difference in the lives of our people and customers.

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