Head of Service Transformation | Automation & AI

Head of Service Transformation | Automation & AI

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Melbourne - Victoria 

Industry:

Technology

Contact Name:

Nandita

Contact Email:

nandita.nandakumar@profusiongroup.com

Contact Phone:


Date Published:

28-Apr-2026

Profusion is proud to partner with a leading Australian financial services organisation investing heavily in technology uplift, operational maturity, and employee experience.
They are seeking a forward-thinking leader to redefine how technology operations are delivered across the enterprise, moving from traditional support models to intelligent, proactive, and highly automated services.

As the Head of Service Innovation & ITSM Transformation , you will lead a strategic mandate focused on modernising enterprise service delivery operations.
This is not a BAU service desk management role. It is a transformation opportunity where you will assess current maturity, define future-state capability, and build the roadmap for automation, AI-enabled support, self-service, service redesign, and next-generation ITSM practices .
You will work closely with senior leaders across technology, cyber, engineering, digital, and business functions to create a smarter, faster, and more efficient operating model.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and lead the future-state strategy for enterprise service delivery operations.
  • Build a multi-year roadmap for automation, AI, self-service, and workflow redesign.
  • Reimagine incident, request, change, knowledge, and support models.
  • Drive uplift in employee technology experience and operational efficiency.
  • Introduce analytics, predictive insights, and data-led reporting.
  • Partner with engineering teams to embed automation into support operations.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies that improve service quality, speed, and resilience.
  • Influence senior stakeholders and secure buy-in for transformation programs.
  • Lead governance, prioritisation, and execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Build capability, maturity, and innovation culture across teams.
Skills & Experience
  • Senior leadership experience in ITSM, service delivery, digital operations, or workplace technology transformation.
  • Strong track record designing service transformation roadmaps rather than simply running BAU support teams.
  • Transformation experience using AI, automation, or intelligent service models — traditional SDM experience alone will not be enough.
  • Deep knowledge of ITIL / enterprise service management with a modern mindset.
  • Experience implementing automation tools, AI platforms, chatbots, portals, or workflow orchestration.
  • Strong executive stakeholder engagement and influencing capability.
  • Strategic thinker who can turn ideas into practical roadmaps.
  • Financial services, banking, investments, or regulated industry experience highly regarded.
  • High-energy change leader who can uplift legacy environments
What’s on Offer
  • Greenfield transformation mandate
  • High executive visibility and influence
  • Opportunity to shape the future of enterprise service delivery
  • Blend of strategy, technology, and change leadership
  • Collaborative and forward-looking culture

Apply Click APPLY or contact Nandita Nandakumar at nandita.nandakumar@profusiongroup.com for a confidential discussion.
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