IT Area Lead

The IT Area Lead is an exciting new role within our senior leadership team in the technology department at ING Australia. Reporting directly to our Head of Technology - Retail, this is one of the few opportunities and chances in the future to be the head of technology.

In this dynamic role, the IT Area Lead is required to be capable of long-term strategic planning and work collaboratively with their business counterpart the Daily Banking Tribe Lead to develop and execute a technology strategy and roadmap that is aligned with overarching business goals. With a sound understanding of emerging technologies and industry best practices, you’ll navigate complex technical landscapes to deliver scalable and resilient solutions that empower the bank's operations and enhance customer experiences.

The IT Area Lead will demonstrate strong leadership qualities, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of driving transformative change within technology organizations. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration, the IT Area Lead inspires teams to innovate, adapt to evolving market trends, and exceed performance expectations.

**What you’ll do **
- Lead the development and implementation of the Technology strategy for your respective domains of responsibility.
- Create technology roadmaps and strategic plans that outline key initiatives, milestones, and resource requirements to achieve strategic objectives.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues within the technology environment.
- Collaborate with business units and stakeholders to prioritize and sequence technology projects.
- Drive strategic workforce planning to ensure that there are the right structures in place.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and strategic partners to ensure alignment with business objectives and delivery of high-quality products and services.

**What we’re looking for**
- Senior managerial experience in planning, managing, and organising resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
- Proven experience in banking / investment technology strategy development and execution in alignment with architecture and other IT functions.
- Demonstrated experience providing expert competence with 10-15 years of experience in technology. Daily Banking experience is preferred.
- Experienced People Leader with track record of developing engineering capability and effectiveness in a team.
- Experience working with Technology Risk Frameworks, project management and delivery methodologies.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Drop everything and learn with over 16,000 professional and personal development courses to choose from.
- Discounted ING Health Insurance.
- An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing.
- An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity.

**About Us**

At ING, we want to make life simpler and more worthwhile - for everyone who banks with us, for the people who work with us, and the community at large, too.

When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive - it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered.

We are all about celebrating success and as a result we are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and a certified Family Inclusive workplace.

Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home. We’d love to hear from you.

(One last thing, ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So, no agency introductions, please.)

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