Upper Echelon NZ Looking for Head of Technology & Digital Strategy (Salesforce and Project Management) at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

• Lead the organisation’s tech strategy and shape its future through innovation
• Drive online presence, branding, and growth while leading a dynamic team
• Utilise your Salesforce and project management skills

Are you a forward-thinking tech enthusiast with Salesforce experience and a knack for leading innovation?

The Role

We are seeking a visionary leader to head up a small but growing Technology team in Auckland.

If you’re passionate about driving digital transformation, experienced in Salesforce, project delivery, and have a proven track record of aligning technology with strategic goals, we’re keen to hear from you.

As the Head of Technology & Digital Strategy, you will be part of the leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO and managing a small dedicated team of professionals. You’ll have a clear mission – to shape the organisation’s future through strategic technology leadership. Your primary focus will be to refine the technology strategy, boosting efficiency, enhancing the customer experience, and leveraging data analytics for actionable insights.

You’ll collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors, leading digital transformation initiatives and integrating cutting-edge technologies.

As a visionary leader, you’ll spearhead digital marketing campaigns to strengthen the company brand in the financial sector. Your impact will encompass managing budgets, fostering external partnerships, and inspiring a team of digital professionals. In summary, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate in the technology landscape, ensuring this financial organisation thrives in the digital age.

The Person

We are seeking a forward-thinking and assertive individual who embodies strategic thinking and planning at its core. The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated track record in technology strategy development and execution, showcasing a keen ability to align technology initiatives with organisational objectives.

Our ideal candidate will excel in team management and project delivery, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Effective collaboration with both internal teams and external stakeholders is paramount in this role, making strong interpersonal skills a must. A deep understanding of data analytics and the ability to leverage data for actionable insights will be crucial, as will expertise in CRM systems, Salesforce integration and proficiency in crafting digital marketing and branding strategies.

The Skills

• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and technology platforms
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on projects
• Salesforce experience – ability to understand and write Apex code is a preference
• Experience or knowledge of digital marketing and analytics
• Proficiency in coding languages (C# and HTML)

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Autonomy and ability to run your own team
• Bonus structure
• Market leading training and career development + much more

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to lead the charge in shaping the digital future and driving innovation in this great company, click apply and take the first step towards a rewarding career. This role will not be open for long!

Even if this role might not suit you at the moment, we have a range of other roles that might. Reach out for chat, [email protected]

Upper Echelon is a specialist IT recruitment company dedicated to matching qualified people for business critical roles in organisations with a purpose. Our highly specialised recruiters have an average of ten years in the industry, so you can be assured of our experience and expertise.

We welcome and encourage applications from anybody irrespective of race, gender, sexual orientation and disability status.