Head of Strategy

5 months ago

Melbourne, Australia AGL Energy Full time

Join the change. Together, we’ll make history.

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.

Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.

About the Role

As AGL's Head of Strategy & Commercial Management, reporting to the CIO, your role is critical in providing leadership to govern, manage, measure, and ensure the quality and performance of the Technology Department's business operations. Your focus is to support the Technology function in doing the right things in the right ways, improving overall efficiency and effectiveness.

There are 6 key functions within your team’s remit:
- Commercial Management and Operational Execution- Resource Management and Utilization- Reporting and Insights- Strategy Execution- Risk Management- Planning and Portfolio Management

What you’ll be doing- Lead Business Management to implement financial controls and manage IT CAPEX and OPEX against plans.- Ensure cost-effective IT delivery and commercial governance with suppliers.- Coordinate closely with Finance, Procurement, and Capital Governance.- Implement demand management for accurate business alignment and cost reduction.- Support smart sourcing strategies for efficiency.- Develop health and safety practices and promote a safety culture.- Lead planning and portfolio management for effective investment decisions.- Define new ways of working operating model with the Technology leadership team.- Instill lean management disciplines for continuous improvement.- Establish operational dashboards for IT functions to drive data-driven decisions.

About you- Experience in ensuring projects are delivered on time, in budget, and to quality standards.- Strong documentation, financial, relationship building, and facilitation skills.- Leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience in handling multiple priorities and change management.- Excellent leadership, team building, interpersonal, and communication skills, including stakeholder management.- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a business focus.- Background in Program Management with a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.- Practical knowledge of technology methodologies such as; Agile, Lean 6 Sigma, AWS, Azure and information security.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit:

- AGL is a_ Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant_._

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