Head of Technology Strategy and Innovation

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Qantas Airways Limited Full time

Great opportunity within our Qantas Airline Business Unit
- Challenging opportunity to innovate and drive change through technology
- Permanent role - working at our Mascot Campus

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for its unique spirit, mateship, and a can-do attitude. Together we’re strong and resilient, and we work hard to make sure we’re always at our best.

Technology is a big part of how we continue to pioneer our way forward. With eyes on the future, our IT team harness technology on a global scale and tailor local solutions for each of our ports. Together we’ll show you it’s possible to make an impact, and to never underestimate what you’re capable of achieving.

The Head of Technology Strategy and Innovation will lead an analytical review of current business and industry performance and develop improvement and growth recommendations. The role will identify and solve critical business problems through the introduction of innovative technology solutions across the Qantas Group.

This role provides strategic leadership for cross -functional management of information and technology across the enterprise. It oversees functions such as technology strategy, investment prioritisation, governance, performance management and definition of IT ways of working (e.g. methodologies, processes, and tools for developing and operating IT).

The role is also responsible for driving, identifying and developing technology transformation opportunities, scoping and then directing approved programmes and working in partnership with Business leaders, to implement strategic recommendations and realise value for the Qantas Group and customers.

The Head of Technology Strategy and Innovation will be required to build collaborative and constructive relationships with key business stakeholders and operate as a credible and valued business partner with the executives across the Group.

You’ll have:

- Significant experience (10+ yrs) working in Technology within a large multinational organisation, including exposure to commercial and operational teams
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, with expectation of post graduate study in Technology, preferably with broader business administration qualifications
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrable ability in influencing, negotiating, managing large teams, establishing and running cross functional projects/teams, delivering outcomes in a time sensitive environment, managing change and project Management.
- Substantial experience managing teams with complex workloads and competing priorities.
- Deep technology expertise with an ability to engage, influence and lead technology and business leaders.
- An ability to understand any business quickly and demonstrate to senior business executives an excellent grasp of what makes the business function.
- Extensive senior management experience gained in a highly complex information systems and technology environment.
- Experience in the development, implementation and maintenance of large scale, integrated IT systems across multiple hardware and software platforms.
- Demonstrated strength in leadership capability.
- Customer and results oriented, with a strong sense of energy and purpose.
- Experienced in strategic planning, budget and resource management
- A team builder and team player with a positive, pragmatic and collaborative operating style with the highest levels of ethics and integrity
- Why Qantas?_
- There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us - so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless._
- The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel._
- _ We love to travel: Enjoy discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays._
- _ We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 14 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options._
- _ We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts on shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging for everything from motor vehicles to electronic devices._
- _ We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very


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