General Manager, Technology (IT/OT), Cyber & Data

About the Company

Welcome to Yancoal. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, business and environmental professionals, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together as One Yancoal. Yancoal Australia now owns, operates, or participates in nine producing coal mines across NSW, Queensland, and Western Australia. To learn more about what it's like to work at Yancoal check out our LinkedIn page.

About the Role

General Manager, Technology (IT/OT), Cyber & Data

Permanent, full-time executive role offering a competitive remuneration package, performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program Own enterprise-wide technology outcomes, leading IT, OT, cyber, and data to enable safe, reliable production and sustained business performance across geographically dispersed operations Drive strategic transformation at scale, translating business priorities into measurable technology outcomes through disciplined governance, architecture, and portfolio delivery Lead cyber resilience and IT/OT convergence, ensuring operational continuity, regulatory readiness, and secure adoption of digital and automation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise technology strategy (IT, OT, cyber, data, and digital) aligned to business priorities and operational outcomes
• Establish and enforce enterprise architecture, standards, and lifecycle management across corporate and site operations
• Govern technology investment, portfolio prioritisation, and budgeting to maximise value, manage risk, and ensure compliance
• Provide strategic advice and decision support to executive leadership and governance forums, including risk and audit committees
• Lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy across IT and OT environments, ensuring robust governance, assurance, and operational resilience
• Oversee incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity to protect production-critical systems and ensure operational readiness
• Define and lead the IT/OT operating model, ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing technology services across all sites
• Drive service excellence through disciplined incident, problem, and change management, minimising disruption to operations
• Own enterprise data strategy, governance, and analytics enablement to support data-driven decision-making and performance improvement
• Establish and embed practical AI governance frameworks aligned to business objectives and risk management requirements
• Sponsor and govern major digital, technology, and automation programs, ensuring successful delivery and realisation of business value
• Lead commercial, vendor, and partner management, including performance, risk, and security obligations across the technology ecosystem
• Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline (MBA or equivalent desirable)
• 15+ years’ experience in senior technology roles, including 10+ years leading IT and/or OT teams
• Proven accountability for large budgets and delivery of major transformation programs
• Experience in mining or other complex, asset-intensive industries strongly preferred
• Extensive leadership across enterprise IT and OT governance frameworks
• Strong operating model design and execution capability
• Cybersecurity leadership with a governance focus and demonstrated delivery of resilient operational outcomes
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in vendor management, including security-by-contract and supply chain assurance
• Experience in program and portfolio governance, including benefits realisation
• Data governance and analytics enablement experience
• Practical experience implementing AI governance frameworks

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

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