Head of IT

Candidate Description

With over two decades steering technology functions across construction, engineering and real-estate organisations, this Head of IT merges strategic vision with hands-on operational expertise. Adept at Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID and Power Platform estates, they have guided a Geotechnical Construction Company, a Self-Storage Provider and an Engineering Organisation through cloud modernisation, infrastructure optimisation and digital-transformation programmes while collaborating with CEOs, CFOs and senior leadership teams to align technology capability with measurable business outcomes.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through robust governance of hybrid-cloud environments, identity and access management, NIST/ISO 27001-aligned cybersecurity controls, service-desk maturation and data-lakehouse initiatives. Leveraging Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint Online and Generative AI/RAG architectures, this professional has delivered automated field-reporting solutions, streamlined compliance evidence capture and accelerated engineering knowledge retrieval. Key achievements include leading a Deloitte-audited cyber-uplift programme, orchestrating multi-site Microsoft 365 roll-outs and managing budgets up to AUD 4.2 m with clear ROI.

Combining leadership of cross-functional teams with a passion for stakeholder engagement, they cultivate service-led, professionally accountable IT cultures that enhance user experience, reduce risk and drive continuous improvement. Comfortable advising boards and executives on technology strategy, cyber-resilience and AI adoption, this individual offers a rare blend of strategic foresight and operational credibility—positioning them to add immediate value to organisations seeking to modernise infrastructure, strengthen security and unlock the full potential of Microsoft-centric platforms.