About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About the team

Technology Enablement ensures IT for Transport can confidently deliver essential services to the people of NSW. We:

Champion and pioneer workplace diversity and flexibility, with hybrid working the norm and over 50% of leadership positions held by women

Manage the investment, delivery, running, and benefits realisation for our significant IT business

Manage $750m of IT Commercial partnerships

Transform how we attract, grow and retain our talent across IT for Transport

Bring the FUN and create fiercely inclusive team environments that allow us all to thrive

The opportunity

We have a exciting opportunity for a IT Strategy Manager to join the IT Commercial Partnerships team. The role will be critical in the establishment of a Strategic Vendor Office .

The role will develop and execute a strategy to uplift maturity of vendor management practices across the IT Commercial Partnerships team, technology stakeholders and vendors. The Strategy Manager also plays an engagement role for the Strategic Vendor Office to drive value to our client base.

The role will:

Design our service offerings based on the needs of our clients and partners.

Develop and implement a vendor management framework for IT.

Provide specialist advice relating to technology sourcing and vendor management strategies.

Drive increased focus on social, environmental and governance measures and initiatives with strategic vendors.

Build relationships with other NSW Government agencies to leverage and align best practices.

Establish an environment for experimentation and innovation in vendor management.

For more information please view a copy of the role description.

About you

You have deep experience in technology partnerships 

You enjoy designing and implementing services that delight customers

You pride yourself on your unwavering commitment to customer

You are authentic, driven, empathetic, and fiercely inclusive, bringing people on the journey

You have proven your ability to synthesise disparate information and clearly communicate objectives and benefits

You love developing solutions that are forward looking and industry leading practices for teams.

You are ready to roll up your sleeves and do the best work of your life on some of the biggest IT commercial portfolio’s in the southern hemisphere

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is TfNSW Grade 9 ($138,670.00 - $155,309.00) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.  

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here. 

How to apply

To apply for this position, please answer the questions below (within the online application process) and submit a resume that outlines your relevant experience. 

Applications Close: 11.59 PM Monday, 25th April 2022

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Srivatsa Lakshmi Narayana at Srivatsa.Lakshminarayana@transport.nsw.gov.au

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us

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