Spacetalk is an Australian technology company dedicated to creating innovative and life-enhancing connected wearables, mobile services, and software for families and seniors. We're transitioning from a hardware-led business to a software-first SaaS model, driven by data, sensors, and predictive analytics. Our products enable people to stay connected, safe, and engaged no matter their age or stage in life. With a global presence and an expanding product line, Spacetalk is evolving rapidly as we continue to scale our international footprint.About The RoleAs the Director, Technology & Enablement, you will lead Spacetalk's technology and engineering strategy, driving innovation and operational excellence in alignment with our mission to become a leader in family safety technology powered by predictive analytics.Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee all aspects of technology, engineering, and product delivery, ensuring seamless execution and delivery of high-quality solutions.In this pivotal role, you will champion agile methodologies, establish key performance dashboards, and drive the adoption of emerging technologies like AI and ML to create transformative products. You will play a critical role in aligning our technology roadmap with business objectives, ensuring Spacetalk is positioned for scalable, sustainable growth in global markets.What You'll DoDefine and execute Spacetalk's technology strategy, supporting the transition to a SaaS-first business model.Ensure high-quality deliverables across engineering and technology teams, with a focus on excellence in execution and customer outcomes.Implement and champion best agile practices, fostering a collaborative and efficient product development environment.Collaborate with the product team to align technology initiatives with user needs and business objectives.Design and implement dashboards to track key metrics, ensuring transparency, accountability, and actionable insights.Identify, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies such as AI and ML to enhance product offerings and create predictive analytics capabilities.Oversee the engineering organization, ensuring scalability, innovation, and operational excellence. Directly manage and mentor the Software Engineering Manager and any third-party partners.Drive cloud architecture optimization while overseeing IT operations, including cloud platform management (AWS, Azure), DevOps processes, and vendor management, ensuring adherence to ISO and other industry standards for data security and scalability.Establish and manage technology budgets, team resources, and timelines to align with strategic goals.RequirementsAbout YouYou are a strategic technology leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and operational excellence in fast-paced, evolving environments. With deep expertise in cloud architecture, IT operations, data security, and compliance frameworks like ISO, you excel at aligning technology strategies with business goals. You thrive in leadership roles, guiding cross-functional teams and managing third-party vendors or outsourced providers to deliver impactful solutions.You bring:10+ years in technology leadership roles, including experience in SaaS businesses, IoT, or data-driven ecosystems.Proven ability to implement agile methodologies and foster alignment between engineering and product teams.Demonstrated experience with AI, ML, and predictive analytics technologies, with a passion for integrating emerging technologies into innovative products.Strong ability to design and deploy dashboards for tracking performance metrics and providing actionable insights.Exceptional team leadership skills, with experience managing engineering teams and fostering a high-performance culture.Expertise in cloud technologies, ISO compliance, and DevOps practices to ensure scalability and reliability.Passion for delivering user-centric solutions that align with Spacetalk's vision of safety and connection for families.
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