Head of Digital Products

• Essential Role in Technology Operating Model Transition
• Large Scale Assets and Operations
• Perth Based

Western Power is Western Australia’s largest electricity utility which builds, owns and operates an integrated transmission and distribution network in Western Australia, known as the Southwest Interconnected System.
Servicing a community of more than two million customers, Western Power is committed to the delivery of a safe, reliable and efficient electricity supply for all its customers. With a workforce of nearly 3,000 employees and assets of approximately $12 billion it is ranked as the fourth largest networks business in Australia.
Western Australia is amid an exciting energy transformation based on commitment to net-zero emission by 2050 and changing community expectations. Western Power is transforming the network using innovation and technology to connect greater renewables on its drive towards a decarbonised future, whilst still ensuring the reliability and safety of its existing infrastructure assets. As a result, the operating model of how technology supports the business is changing. This will enable improved business performance through the utilisation of digital capability, enterprise data and cyber security strategies.
The newly created role of Head of Digital Products reports to the Chief Technology Officer. The primary focus of this role will be to:

• Lead the delivery of digital and technology products and services for the organisation
• Build, develop and nurture a newly formed team
• Develop and co-ordinate the prioritised program of technology and analytics investment for the organisation
• Lead collaboration efforts across the business, championing new ways of working and establishing strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Ensures adequate resourcing and provision of capabilities for products, projects, programs and service teams

Applications are sought from strategic individuals that possess a comprehensive knowledge of IT, OT and data related disciplines along with the delivery of large technology programs. Strong leadership skills in delivering large scale change are essential along with your ability to build strong collaborative relationships across a business.
An understanding of the energy sector or infrastructure related assets along with experience in agile ways of working and digital product management methodologies will be highly regarded. Tertiary qualifications will be viewed favourable, particularly those related to technology, business and/or finance.

Applications must be lodged electronically by the 29th of July. For further enquiries, please email to apply at recruitment@westernpower, quoting reference number 29776.