Group Manager

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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.
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About the role

Shape the future of AGL’s enterprise technology and architecture practice

We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Manager - Enterprise Technology and Architecture Practice to join our Architecture team and lead the end-to-end architecture for the enterprise technology landscape.

The Group Manager is responsible for developing and growing the architecture team of Principal and Solution Architects. You will also promote and manage the architecture services and focus on maturing the competency of architecture through continuous improvement and innovative methods, and tools.

About the Architecture Technology team

The Architecture team is part of the Technology business area and is responsible for shaping AGL’s technological landscape and IT infrastructure. We strive to make an impact by providing thought leadership to identify opportunities to take an enterprise approach to transforming a business capability. We take a structured approach to understand business problems, identify synergies across business areas and deliver fit for purpose solutions.

What you’ll be doing- Develop and maintain Architecture practices across all architecture domains and functions. This includes maintaining the architecture framework, architecture website, engagement model, cost models, architecture recovery rates, governance model, service catalogue, accelerators, and guardrails.- Define the medium-term (up to 18 months) technology architecture and develop the longer-term Technology strategy and planning activities for Retail and Energy technology.- Lead and grow a talented team of Principal and Solution Architects, fostering a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and innovation. Provide mentorship and empower your team to continuously improve architecture practices.- Trusted advisor to the CIO, GM Architecture, and broader Technology leadership team.- Work with other practices and guilds (business management, portfolio governance, engineering, cyber, data, cloud, product, procurement, risk management, ITSM teams) to continually improve end-to-end efficiency and value of architecture.- Continuously review and optimise architecture practices, accelerators, and guardrails. Use emerging technologies and industry trends to guide executive decision-making and ensure that AGL remains at the forefront of technological innovation.

About you

What you’ll bring to the table- Proven experience as an architecture manager, practice lead or senior enterprise architect, with a deep understanding of architecture disciplines and frameworks.-
- Proven experience in establishing architecture practices and development of multi-year technology implementation plans for a large portfolio of enterprise technology and tools.- Experience with systems such as SAP ERP, Workday, Adobe Marketing tool, ITSM, and employee technology (messaging, collaboration, service desk, AV).- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide and motivate high-performing teams and foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including educating and influencing senior stakeholders and negotiating better outcomes.- A passion for innovation, mentoring team members and embracing contemporary practices (Agile, DevOps).

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid work.- Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.- Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.- Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.- Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.- Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.- Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.- Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.

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.
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