Head of Business Release

Head of Business Release & Adoption I Business & Agri Banking

**Shape the Future of Business & Agri Banking: Head of Business Release & Adoption**

Are you passionate about driving transformative change within the financial services sector? Do you thrive on building bridges between strategy and execution, ensuring seamless adoption of new initiatives? If so, this exciting opportunity is for you.

Position Description: PD-HO Business Release & Adoption.pdf

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced transformer, to join our high-performing Strategy, Transformation, Execution & Performance (STEP) Team within Bendigo Bank's Business Banking & Agribusiness Division. The newly created role, of Head of Business Release & Adoption, sits at the heart of our ambitious transformation program, playing a pivotal part in shaping the future of how we serve our business and Agri customers.

We are building the foundations of a sustainable business and Agri bank, reaching some exciting milestones on our transformation journey to date:

- Simplification: Operating model readiness, simplification of policy and process improvements.
- New Cloud Platform: Implementation of a market-leading CRM and origination platform from Salesforce and nCino.
- Consolidation and modernisation: of legacy core systems, e-banking platforms

**What You'll Do**:

- Lead the Charge: You'll be responsible for driving the successful release and adoption of strategic initiatives across Business Banking & Agribusiness.
- Strategic Visionary: Provide expert guidance to senior leadership on transformation planning, prioritisation and sequencing, ensuring alignment with overall strategy, business objectives and customer experience goals as well as enterprise Technology & Transformation guidelines and Group policies.
- Collaborative Champion: Forge strong relationships with key stakeholders across all levels, including business unit heads, product owners, and enterprise peers, fostering a culture of collaboration and open communication.
- Data-Driven Decision Maker: Leverage quantitative modelling and scenario planning to inform strategic recommendations, ensuring data-driven insights guide our transformation journey. Analyse transformation impact along end-to-end value chains & conduct transformation target setting.
- Change Agent Extraordinaire: Implement enterprise change management strategies and frameworks on the ground, empowering teams to embrace new processes and SaaS technologies ensuring optimal benefit realisation.

**Your Expertise**:

- Financial Services Guru: You possess deep knowledge of the banking industry, including financial products, operating models, customer behaviour trends, and competitive dynamics.
- Strategic Mastermind: Your proven experience in strategic planning, consulting, coaching, and facilitation will be invaluable in navigating complex transformation initiatives.
- Implementation Expert: You have a track record of successfully leading large-scale business transformations from a business perspective, staff engagement and adoption to achieve tangible results.
- Delivery & Execution Specialist: You have demonstrated experience in Portfolio Management, Program / project management, target and forecasting processes, management and Board reporting

**What We Offer**:

- Make a Real Impact: Contribute to a significant transformation within a purpose-lead financial institution, shaping the future of business and Agri banking.
- Dynamic & Collaborative Culture: Join a high-performing team passionate about innovation and driving positive change.
- Professional Growth: Continuous learning opportunities and access to contemporary technologies will empower you to develop your skills and advance your career.

Ready to embark on this exciting journey? and be part of building the Business & Agri bank of tomorrow

This is a full-time position, based in Adelaide or Melbourne. We offer flexible work options that put our people first, and a hybrid WFH model of a minimum of 60% of time spent in a local Office. This role may require travel to stakeholders, customers and business centres across the regions.

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