06th July, 2025
Head of IT & Enterprise Systems
High-growth, tech-led organisation | Critical systems leadership | Sydney-based (Hybrid)
About the company
A fast-scaling, digitally enabled services business is looking for a Head of IT & Enterprise Systems to lead the evolution of its enterprise platforms and IT operations. With strong private equity backing and national reach, the business is growing rapidly — and they need a leader who can bring structure, simplicity, and pace to a complex environment.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Product & Technology Officer, this is a senior leadership role responsible for enterprise systems (Salesforce, Informatica, Genesys), IT operations (via MSP), and integration You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across. the business to ensure systems are secure, scalable, and delivering real value — while leading the IT function through its next stage of growth.
This is a commercial leadership role, specific technology experience is secondary - though alignment to their stack is highly regarded as is the ability to contribute to enterprise architecture.
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead critical systems in a PE-backed, growth-stage environment
- Hybrid working model based in Sydney (50/50)
- Competitive package
- High visibility across exec team and strong support for innovation and change
Duties / Key responsibilities - Own and evolve the enterprise stack — including Salesforce (Sales, Service, Experience Cloud), data integration platforms, and key business systems - Experience in Salesforce or similar enterprise CRM is essential
- Oversee day-to-day IT operations through an MSP — covering service management, device fleet, Microsoft 365, IAM, and end-user tools
- Lead change programs across business systems, including automation, process improvement, and Gen AI-enabled solutions
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to simplify workflows
- Manage system security, data quality, vendor relationships, and cost efficiency
- Lead and develop a high-performing internal team (Salesforce Admins, Infrastructure, and DevOps)
Skills and experience - 10+ years in enterprise systems or IT leadership, ideally within SaaS, or services-based environments
- Deep Salesforce expertise (admin certified), with hands-on experience across platform design, optimisation, and integration
- Strong technical foundation across cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP), cybersecurity, automation, and identity/access management
- Experience managing internal teams and outsourced IT providers
- Comfortable leading in fast-moving environments — calm, pragmatic, and commercially minded
About Allura Partners Allura Partners was founded to support private equity firms by placing C-Suites to lead, transform, and scale portfolio companies. Today, in addition to our proven private equity specialisation, we’ve become a trusted partner for major ASX-listed and private enterprises in Australia, offering executive search, recruitment, and business transformation. Known for integrity, reliability, and results, our expertise spans Executive Search, Accounting & Finance, Transformation & Change, and Technology & Digital. We connect businesses and top-tier talent, exceeding expectations and driving lasting impact.
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