Canva
Computer Software
HeadofBusinessTechnologyPlatforms
“Head of Business Technology Platforms at Canva. Skills: Business Technology Platforms, Platform Strategy, Engineering Capability. Lead strategy, architecture, and engineering capability. Ensure platforms are secure and scalable”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Led large-scale enterprise platform organizations, Experience operating in public company environments, Deep expertise across enterprise systems, Led major platform implementations, Built and scaled high-performing platform teams, Experienced senior stakeholder partner, Vendor and partner leadership experience
Nice to Have
Preparing organizations for public company environments
What You'll Do.
and engineering capability
Ensure platforms are secure and scalable
Partner with leaders across Finance
Shape platform strategy
Set technical vision for platforms
Set architecture for platforms
Set strategy for platforms
Establish governance frameworks
Establish control frameworks
Build engineering capability
Scale engineering capability
Define strategy for automation adoption
Define strategy for AI adoption
Lead strategic vendor relationships
Ensure platform partners deliver
Act as senior partner to Finance
Act as senior partner to People
Act as senior partner to executive leadership
Translate platform risk
Translate architecture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Finance; Partner with People; Partner with Security; Work with executive leaders; Work with technical teams
Communication Scope
Strategic narratives
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