Senior Engineering Manager, Commerce & Core
Job Description
- Define and execute the technical strategy for the Commerce journey.
- Lead, coach, and mentor multiple engineering teams and their managers (onshore/offshore).
- Decisively decommission complex legacy systems (e.g., Zuora, Piano) and consolidate vendors into a modern, scalable platform.
- Drive delivery of a high-quality, resilient platform that unlocks significant forecasted revenue growth across Nine’s products (e.g., Stan, Publishing).
- Manage senior stakeholders across Product, Finance, and key technology vendors.
- 5+ years in a technology leadership role, with proven experience managing multiple engineering teams and other Engineering Managers.
- Strong track record of delivering large-scale, consumer-facing digital platforms, ideally as part of a major consolidation or transformation program.
- Deep domain expertise in e-commerce and subscription platforms, with hands-on experience with Subscription Management & Billing systems and Payment Gateways.
- Proven ability to manage the complexity of a multi-vendor technology stack and lead a technical vendor selection (RFP) process.
- Proven ability to lead in a DevOps culture, with strong experience in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), infrastructure-as-code, and managing 24/7 transactional services with high-security requirements (e.g., PCI Compliance).
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor other managers, manage senior stakeholders, and drive outcomes in a complex environment.
- Right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
- 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
- Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program
- Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
- Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription
- Flexible work options (flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements)
Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.
Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.
Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.
Job Description
As the Senior Engineering Manager for Commerce, you will be a key technology leader driving Nine’s Consumer Platform transformation. You will own the entire "Order to Cash" engineering organization, responsible for building the foundational Subscriptions, Billing, and Payments platforms that power all of Nine’s consumer revenue.
What you'll do:
- Define and execute the technical strategy for the Commerce journey.
- Lead, coach, and mentor multiple engineering teams and their managers (onshore/offshore).
- Decisively decommission complex legacy systems (e.g., Zuora, Piano) and consolidate vendors into a modern, scalable platform.
- Drive delivery of a high-quality, resilient platform that unlocks significant forecasted revenue growth across Nine’s products (e.g., Stan, Publishing).
- Manage senior stakeholders across Product, Finance, and key technology vendors
Qualifications
What you'll bring:
- 5+ years in a technology leadership role, with proven experience managing multiple engineering teams and other Engineering Managers.
- A strong track record of delivering large-scale, consumer-facing digital platforms, ideally as part of a major consolidation or transformation program.
- Deep domain expertise in e-commerce and subscription platforms, with hands-on experience with Subscription Management & Billing systems (e.g., Zuora, Stripe Billing) and Payment Gateways (e.g., Stripe, Braintree, Adyen).
- Proven ability to manage the complexity of a multi-vendor technology stack and lead a technical vendor selection (RFP) process.
- Proven ability to lead in a DevOps culture, with strong experience in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), infrastructure-as-code, and managing 24/7 transactional services with high-security requirements (e.g., PCI Compliance).
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor other managers, manage senior stakeholders, and drive outcomes in a complex environment.
Additional Information
How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.
Our employee benefits include:
- 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
- Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
- Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
- Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription
More info at Nine Careers
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
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