Head of Enterprise Information Technology

Head of Enterprise Information Technology Lead and manage the Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) function and team for Kubota Australia and Kubota New Zealand.

Collaborate closely with the business to deliver cutting-edge, fit for purpose EIT solutions that empower Kubota and its departments to confidently achieve both immediate and long-term strategic goals, driving business success and ensuring full compliance.

Responsibilities Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategies for Kubota's EIT capabilities aligned with organisational goals. Manage human, capital, and financial resources in compliance with parents company and legal requirements

Lead and develop the EIT team

Collaborate with Kubota departments to deliver current EIT services and design future-ready, cost-effective solutions that address business needs

Oversee EIT policies, procedures, governance, IT infrastructure, software development, security, implementation, support, training and operations

Ensure adoption of effective methodologies and frameworks (e.g. follows ITIL) and maintain strong governance

Manage and monitor service providers and contractors to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery

Serve as the final escalation point for technical and service issues

Act as primary liaison for EIT communications with parents company (KBT and Global IT Services)

Lead EIT compliance, security, audit, risk management, and governance activities

Promote innovation and emerging technologies, recommending and leading adoption to enhance Kubota's capabilities

Prepare and oversee reporting to executives, parents company, and boards on progress, risks, and project outcomes

Lead large or complex projects as needed

Provide coaching and mentoring to EIT and executive team members to build capability

Take a lead role in organisation-wide initiatives involving EIT, such as Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Health and Safety, Data Breach Prevention, and Privacy compliance

Qualifications Tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Significant senior level experience in a similar role, particularly in leading and managing an EIT function for an dynamic, complex multi-national organisation including through levels of management with matrix accountability

Proven ability to conceptualise, develop and implement compelling visions, strategies and plans and a track record of delivery to these

Proven ability to review and implement through a team, effective methodologies, frameworks, governance structures, risk management and work methods

Proven ability to lead, manage and develop a team of EIT professionals to ensure safety, role clarity, team work, high performance and engagement

Significant experience delivering to time, cost and quality parameters in relation to project/ program management and governance for large and complex infrastructure and applications projects (in both waterfall and agile environments)

Strong generalist management capability including in delegation, budgeting and management of capital and financial resources

Significant experience and proven skill in relation to effective vendor and contractor management and governance

Highly developed applied knowledge in relation to EIT industry technology, security and business systems and an awareness of evolving developments and their possibilities

Proven ability to identify, assess and implement business appropriate and fit for purpose EIT solutions or changes (supported by appropriately delivered suggestions/ recommendations/ business cases, etc)

Strong applied knowledge of organisational and statutory requirements and considerations in relation to EIT solutions and activities and a focus on statutory compliance. Ability to provide appropriate internal and external reporting in relation to these

Understanding of statutory requirements in relation to consumer finance and their implications for EIT solutions (preferred)

Highly developed interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to business partnering/ consulting

Executive level communication, negotiation and influencing skill

Apply via Seek including your resume (emailed applications cannot be accepted).

Important to note Kubota have a zero tolerance approach to alcohol and illicit drugs on all our sites. A pre-employment medical assessment and criminal records check are required as part of our selection process

This opportunity is open to application from Australian citizens/ residents or those with permanent work rights (without restriction)for Australiaonly

Applicants with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply

Application is not available through recruitment agencies, agents will not be responded to

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