Senior Technology Transformation Delivery Lead

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• Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity
• At EY, we are committed to building a better working world. We help our clients navigate complex transformation by bringing together strategy, technology and delivery to turn ambition into sustainable outcomes.
• We are seeking an experienced Senior Technology Transformation Delivery leader to join our Technology Strategy & Transformation team in Wellington.
• This is a senior transformation leadership role spanning the full lifecycle of technology-enabled change, from strategy and architecture through delivery, implementation and transition into operations.
• You will connect business leaders, technology teams, vendors and delivery partners, maintaining alignment across decisions, dependencies, risks and outcomes.

The role brings together three complementary disciplines

Strategy, Architecture & Transformation: Connect business and technology strategy, target operating models and architecture to executable transformation roadmaps and delivery priorities.

Programme & Project Delivery: Provide end-to-end leadership across projects, workstreams, technology teams, vendors and stakeholders, maintaining an integrated view of dependencies, risks, decisions, delivery readiness and outcomes.

Service Transition & Operating Model: Ensure solutions are designed and delivered with the operational environment in mind, including service management, vendor integration, operational readiness, release and transition into business-as-usual.

This position is based in our Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.

Ko Tō Rourou |Your key responsibilities

Lead complex technology-enabled transformations from strategy and architecture through delivery, implementation and transition into operations.

Translate strategic objectives, target-state architecture and transformation roadmaps into executable delivery plans and priorities.

Maintain an integrated view of programme progress, dependencies, risks, decisions, delivery readiness and business outcomes.

Orchestrate multidisciplinary teams across business, architecture, engineering, operations, vendors and delivery partners.

Advise senior stakeholders, resolve cross-functional delivery issues and support timely, outcome-focused decisions.

Shape effective technology operating models, governance, sourcing arrangements, service management and operational transition.

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

Significant experience leading complex technology transformations, ideally within government or other large enterprise environments.

Proven ability to connect strategy and architecture with programme delivery, implementation and operational transition.

Strong programme leadership capability, including governance, planning, dependency and risk management, and delivery assurance.

Experience leading Agile and hybrid delivery environments, with practical familiarity with delivery tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and vendors across complex organisational boundaries.

Strong understanding of technology operating models, service management, commercial delivery and transition into business-as-usual.

Ability to advise senior stakeholders, translate technical issues into business implications and create clarity in ambiguous environments.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience working in consulting, large-scale transformation or complex enterprise environments.

Experience supporting technology strategy, enterprise architecture, operating model or transformation roadmap engagements.

Experience delivering transformation within New Zealand government or other large, complex organisations.

Relevant programme, project, Agile, architecture or service-management certifications would be beneficial.

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment

Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits

Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.

We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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