Platform Manager

We're partnering with a leading enterprise organisation to appoint a Platform Manager (People Systems) responsible for the strategic ownership and lifecycle management of a portfolio of HR and payroll platforms. Reporting to the Head of People Systems, this role will play a pivotal part in defining platform strategy, governance, investment priorities and service outcomes across the organisation. 

This is not a project delivery role. Instead, you'll provide platform stewardship, ensuring systems remain aligned to business objectives while maximising value, managing risk and driving continuous improvement. You'll work closely with People & Culture, Technology, business stakeholders and strategic vendors to ensure the platform portfolio remains modern, resilient and fit for the future. 

Key Responsibilities

• Own the strategic direction and lifecycle management of the People Systems platform portfolio.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year platform roadmap aligned to business and people strategies.
• Prioritise investment decisions based on value, risk, compliance and business outcomes.
• Manage strategic suppliers, vendors and partner relationships to ensure service delivery expectations are met.
• Monitor platform health, availability, resilience and operational performance.
• Lead governance forums, performance reviews and contract management activities.
• Oversee platform risks, controls, audit readiness and compliance obligations.
• Drive standardisation, optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives across the platform landscape.
• Manage end-of-life planning, technical debt and technology currency activities.
• Monitor vendor roadmaps and emerging technologies to inform future direction.

About You 

• 7+ years' experience in information technology and enterprise platform management.
• Experience managing complex HR, payroll or enterprise application platforms.
• Strong vendor, supplier and commercial management experience.
• Experience defining operating models, service performance measures and governance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience leading technical teams or coordinating multiple capability areas.
• The ability to translate platform health, risks and control gaps into clear business outcomes and improvement plans.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to HR and payroll platforms such as Oracle, UKG, Dayforce and SAP.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or a related discipline.
• Relevant industry certifications.

What's On Offer

• Strategic leadership opportunity within a large enterprise environment.
• Ownership of a critical People Systems platform portfolio.
• Significant stakeholder engagement across Technology, HR and executive leadership teams.
• Opportunity to shape platform strategy, investment decisions and future-state roadmaps.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking technology function focused on continuous improvement.

Apply now for a confidential discussion about this exciting leadership opportunity.