Strategic Platforms Manager

At IAG, we’re ready for you. We're the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping everyday Aussies and New Zealanders, supporting their ambitions and making insurance accessible. 

Step into a key leadership role shaping the future of technology at IAG. As a Strategic Platforms Manager, you’ll lead the platforms that will power our future state environment, driving modernisation initiatives that strengthen capability, simplify technology landscapes, and deliver lasting business value. Working across large and evolving teams, you’ll bring people together through transformation, build strong partnerships, and help create a sustainable technology ecosystem. This is an opportunity to influence strategic outcomes, grow capability, and play a leading role in a significant technology transformation journey. This is a permanent full-time role based in multiple locations across Australia.  

What You'll Do 

• Define and drive the vision, roadmap, and investment strategy for strategic platforms aligned to business growth and transformation goals. 


• Lead platform modernisation and uplift initiatives that improve capability, simplify technology environments, and deliver measurable business outcomes. 


• Build and lead high performing teams, developing internal capability and  curiosity into the fast changing technical landscape through AI and Engineering practices, creating an environment where people can thrive through change. 


• Partner with senior stakeholders, vendors, and technology teams to shape future platform requirements and achieve shared outcomes. 


• Oversee major programs and platform evolution, ensuring solutions remain scalable, secure, and fit for future needs. 


• Guide investment prioritisation, governance, and portfolio performance to maximise the value delivered from technology investments. 

What You'll Bring 

• Experience leading large scale technology transformation or modernisation programs. 


• Strong people leadership skills with a focus on building capability and engagement. 


• Confidence navigating ambiguity and bringing clarity during periods of change. 


• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage complex partner relationships. 


• Knowledge of software delivery, agile ways of working, and technology operating environments and curiosity into the fast changing technical landscape through AI and Engineering practices 


• Commercial and vendor management experience that supports successful delivery outcomes. 


• An enterprise mindset with curiosity, strategic thinking, and a drive for continuous improvement. 

What We Offer 

• Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard.  


• 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what’s important to you). 


• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance. 


• Partner discounts on private health insurance, tech & appliances, and many more. 


• Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave. 


• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities. 

*employment type eligibility criteria apply 

Applications close: Wednesday 4 November 2026 11:59PM AEDT 

Please note – full time, part time, and job-sharing arrangements will be considered. 

Adjustments and Support  

If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to [email protected] for a confidential conversation.  

More About Us 

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.