General Manager Strategy & Architecture (Alexandria)

**About Ampol**

Powering better journeys, today and tomorrow.

Our company has always been about more than fuel. Fuel may be the foundation of our business, but our motivation and purpose comes from the people, businesses, industries and communities we engage with. From our origins until today, we’ve always been inspired by the role we can play in people’s lives
- to keep them moving, to make journeys happen. Here at Ampol, we are proud of our heritage as Australia’s only owned fuel brand.

For over 100 years we have supported Australians to travel far and wide, and we’ll be here for 100 more powering better journeys for today and tomorrow.

As we embark on a transformative digital evolution, we are committed to making Ampol easier to work with and within, enhancing every interaction through creative solutions.

Our approach is anchored in data-driven decision-making and advanced technology integration, allowing us to create seamless and personalized customer experiences that truly resonate. By prioritizing value-based decisions and outcomes, we ensure that our digital transformation will drive meaningful impact and measurable outcomes.

We are dedicated to empowering our business through technology-enabled differentiation, strengthening our foundations to build sustainable value for the future. Our team thrives on the challenge of innovation—dreaming up big ideas, questioning the norm, and tackling complex problems. Together, we are shaping a future that not only meets the needs of today but anticipates the demands of tomorrow.

Join us as we embrace this journey of transformation, committed to delivering exceptional value and experiences that make a lasting impact on our business, customers and industry.

**About the role**: As Ampol accelerates its digital transformation, we are seeking an exceptional **General Manager, Strategy & Architecture** to play a critical role in shaping our enterprise’s future. In this strategic position, you will be responsible for developing and executing Technology, Digital, and Data (TDD) strategies that propel our organization forward, ensuring that our architectural framework aligns seamlessly with our overarching business goals.

In your initial phase, you will engage with key stakeholders to establish the Group Strategy & Architecture function, laying the groundwork for a robust strategic direction. Your portfolio will encompass the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge technology systems and infrastructure, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure our TDD architecture supports Ampol’s current operations and anticipates future business needs.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager of Tech, Digital, and Data, this role is pivotal to our success, providing the vision and leadership necessary to guide our technology landscape as we strive for innovation and efficiency. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for architecture and technology, we invite you to join us in redefining how Ampol leverages technology to achieve its ambitious goals.

**You’ll take us further by**:

- Drive the development and implementation of a bold strategic vision in collaboration with senior leadership, setting the stage for transformative growth and innovation across the organization.
- Define and oversee a visionary enterprise architecture strategy that seamlessly aligns with and enhances the Group’s strategic goals, ensuring we are poised for future challenges and opportunities.
- Design and implement architectural frameworks that prioritize scalability, flexibility, and innovation, enabling Ampol to respond swiftly to market changes and customer needs.
- Lead dynamic strategic planning processes, formulating long-term objectives and actionable plans that align with Ampol’s ambitions and drive sustainable success.
- Design and implement architectural frameworks that prioritize scalability, flexibility, and innovation, enabling Ampol to respond swiftly to market changes and customer needs.
- Partner with business units and technology teams to ensure that architectural solutions not only support strategic priorities but also drive tangible value for the organization.
- Establish and enforce robust governance and risk frameworks for both strategy and architecture, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Establish and nurture a high-performing architecture function within Ampol, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration that supports the organization’s strategic objectives.

**We’d love it if you have**:

- Proven track record in strategy development and enterprise architecture at an executive level, showcasing your ability to lead organizations through complex transformations and drive strategic initiatives that deliver measurable results.
- In-depth experience with strategic planning frameworks and architectural methodologies, such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar, allo Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rar33