Platform Manager - Core Systems

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

Help shape the future of Hamilton’s financial and asset management systems. This role is ideal for someone who knows how to run a platform with modern product management experience, can lead a skilled technical team, and can bring stability and direction to complex enterprise environments.

If you want to lead a serious platform and leave a mark on an organisation that serves a growing city, we would like to hear from you.

What you will lead
You will own the direction and performance of our Finance and Asset platforms, including key ERP and asset management systems. You will set the roadmap, guide your team, remove roadblocks, and make sure platforms stay reliable, sustainable, and aligned with organisational priorities.

What you will actually work on:

• Creating a clear product roadmap with business owners
• Managing upgrades, changes, and platform improvements
• Strengthening engineering and delivery practices across the team
• Leading a team of eight or more specialists, with support from a Product Owner
• Reducing technical debt and improving stability
• Managing risk across high impact financial and asset processes
• Working with vendors and internal teams on technical issues
• Driving value from our investments in core enterprise platforms

What we are looking for:
You are someone who brings structure, calm, and clarity in environments with many moving parts. You understand platform ownership and know how to balance competing needs without losing sight of long-term goals.

You will bring:
• Strong experience managing enterprise platforms or products
• Hands on background with ERP or asset systems (Authority, Datascape, Infor IPS, or similar)
• Experience leading a technical team
• Solid delivery discipline and understanding of engineering practice
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders
• Ability to turn business goals into a technical plan that makes sense
• Experience working with modern delivery methods
• Strong judgement around risk, prioritisation, and sequencing

Why join us
You will join a capable Digital Services group with a clear mandate to stabilise, modernise, and innovate. Your work will directly support essential services, financial processes, and council operations across the city.

You will have the autonomy to shape your platforms and lift maturity in a way that has a clear and visible impact. You will also be part of a team that values practical delivery, trust, and good leadership.