ING’s Leap strategy is focused on business and customer growth. Our role in Data and Technology is to enable this strategy by building a simpler, more modern technology landscape for the bank from front to back. Our new model is designed to better integrate data delivery, strategic programs, data platform engineering and data governance, ensuring improved accountability across all domains.
IT Area Lead - Data Delivery plays a pivotal role within the technology department of ING Australia, reporting directly to the Head of Technology Data Analytics and AI. As a key member of the extended technology leadership team, the IT Area Lead Data Delivery is entrusted with managing change and running teams across multiple domains and overseeing complex projects with moderate to high impact.
The IT Area Lead Data Delivery will demonstrate strong leadership qualities, strategic thinking, and a proven record of driving transformative changes within technology organizations. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration, the IT Area Lead inspires teams to innovate, adapt to evolving market trends, and exceed performance expectations.
Ready to make an impact?
What you’ll do …
Define domain data strategy, conduct risk assessments, develop roadmaps and priorities.
Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues within the data / technology environment.
Foster collaborative relationships with business stakeholders to understand their priorities, challenges, and requirements.
Lead implementation of the strategy and navigate complex issues, challenges, and opportunities, while ensuring integration with wider functional strategy.
Implement robust quality assurance processes and controls to ensure that technology deliverables meet established standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
Build strong teams, partnerships and capabilities that can apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals, innovate, and deliver on the tribe & technology strategy.
Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and strategic partners to ensure alignment with business objectives and delivery of high-quality products and services.
What we’re looking for…
Senior managerial experience in planning, managing, and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
Demonstrated experience in leading a technical delivery team with equivalent scale, scope, and complexity within the specialized area.
Proven experience in banking / investment technology strategy development and execution in alignment with architecture and other IT functions.
Experienced People Leader with record of developing engineering capability and effectiveness in a team.
Experience in management & negotiation of large vendor commercial contracts (>$10m).
Demonstrated experience working agile and with Devops team tooling, technology risk frameworks, project management and delivery methodologies.
What’s in it for you?
Discounted ING Health Insurance.
An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing.
An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity.
About Us
At ING, we’re all about making life simpler and more rewarding - for the people who bank with us, the team members who work with us, and the communities we’re proud to support. Joining ING means stepping into an environment where your individuality isn’t just welcomed - it’s celebrated. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, inclusive, and supportive, giving you the freedom to be yourself, so you can do your thing.
Whether you’re taking ownership of exciting projects, thinking outside the box, or working with global colleagues, you’ll find ING is the kind of place where growth isn’t just a possibility; it’s a promise. As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and Family Inclusive workplace, you’ll feel the difference in how we value and champion our people.
We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities, and how you align with our values - not on ticking every box. So, if you’re interested but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. We’re invested in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. We’re your allies in helping you do your thing during the recruitment process, so let us know (email below) if you require any support or adjustments when you apply
Sound like your kind of vibe. We can’t wait to hear from you!
(One last note: We operate using a direct talent sourcing model, so no agency introductions, please.)
ING is Australia’s most recommended bank according to RFI Global’s Consumer Atlas Survey, January–June 2025 (n = 29,510) when compared to customers of the 10 largest ADIs operating in Australia.
ING is Australia’s most recommended bank according to RFI Global’s Consumer Atlas Survey, January–June 2025 (n = 29,510) when compared to customers of the 10 largest ADIs operating in Australia.
Need more?
Contact: Saikat Dastidar at Saikat.dastidar@ing.com
For support and adjustments, including DEI, LGBTQI+ confidential application support enquiries: rpoteam.au@ing.com
Applications closes on 18th October
Before you apply
Here at ING we consider employee development to be important and encourage existing employees to apply for suitable internal positions. It is expected that any employee applying for a vacant position would have been in their current role for a minimum of twelve (12) months before applying. This may be waived in special circumstances and after consultation with your Manager.