Head Of Architecture & Solution Delivery

Who is Adica Insurance? 

Adica Insurance is an Australian company which is part of the global MS&AD Group, headquartered in Japan. We offer motor vehicle insurance to the Australian market under the Toyota Insurance, Lexus Insurance and Powertorque Insurance brands.

At Adica, we put people first. We strive to create a place where everyone is welcome and everyone can flourish. 

Here is a place you can learn and grow, challenge yourself and discover new possibilities. We have a strong culture of internal progression, and we love to help our people find out exactly what they're capable of. 

We know that life is not all about work, but work is a big part of life, so we embrace flexibility to make sure work doesn't get in the way of the other things that matter. We operate a hybrid model - with office space for collaboration, creativity and relationship building, and home offices for focused work where you can better manage life's other demands. 

Adica Insurance is recognised as an Employer of Choice and is also a certified Family Inclusive Workplace. We are also proud to be a member of the Diversity Council Australia.

Role Responsibilities

As the Head of Architecture & Solution Delivery, you will be a key member of the IT Leadership team, working with and reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). This role is responsible for overseeing both the architectural vision, roadmap planning and the effective delivery of strategic technology initiatives within our organization. This role drives the convergence of Architecture and delivery excellence to achieve strategic outcomes, exceptional customer experience and enable business growth and performance objectives. 

Architectural Leadership:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and other technology leaders to define the long-term architectural vision for our systems and applications.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to inform architectural decisions.
• Ensure that our technology landscape aligns with business goals, scalability, security, and performance requirements.
• Lead architectural reviews, design sessions, and technology governance processes.

Delivery Leadership:

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of technology projects, from inception to deployment.
• Work closely with project managers, development teams, and quality assurance to ensure timely and high-quality project execution.
• Define project delivery methodologies, standards, and KPIs.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and effective practices.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and mentor a cross-functional team of architects, engineers, and delivery leaders.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development within the team.
• Set performance expectations, conduct performance reviews, and address any performance issues.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the technology organization.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with business leaders, product owners, and external partners to understand their technology needs and priorities.
• Translate business strategy and requirements into actionable architectural designs and delivery plans.
• Communicate technology strategies, roadmaps, and progress updates to executive leadership.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate risks related to architectural decisions, project timelines, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, security standards, and data privacy regulations.
• Proactively address technical debt and legacy system challenges.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in technology leadership roles, including architecture and project delivery.
• Extensive Financial Services industry experience.
• Experience engaging with regulators and industry bodies.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud computing, microservices, and modern development practices.
• Consulting background highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer at Adica 

At Adica we put people first, we strive to create a workplace where all employees feel supported and empowered. We have a range of initiatives in place to support you: 

• A considerable discount on motor vehicle insurance discount for you and your family.
• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave for all parents plus super payments for both paid and unpaid leave, up to 52 weeks. 
• A Wellbeing Program for all staff.
• Events and initiatives to enjoy throughout the year
• Reward and recognition programs including company-wide Excellence Awards
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program 24/7, available for you and your family
• Flexibility with work location - we offer hybrid working to work from home and in the office.

Apply Now:

If you’re keen to join Adica and be a part of our team please apply now. We encourage you to apply for this position as soon as possible. 

We are passionate about building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Adica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all cultural backgrounds to apply, and we will provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities. 

Agencies please note this vacancy is being managed by our internal HR team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.