Practice Director Applications Engineering — Brisbane CBD, Brisbane

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Company Description About us: At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together. We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow. Job Description As our Practice Director for Apps Engineering, you'll drive the transformation within the NCS Australia business. You'll lead talented teams of consultants and engineers across web, software, and mobile applications, shaping our go-to-market strategy and ensuring we deliver quality, cutting-edge solutions that address our clients' evolving needs. Your role will involve growing the applications engineering capability, setting clear goals, managing team performance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. You'll also be responsible for identifying emerging technology trends, collaborating with the market team to align our offerings with client needs, and developing innovative solutions. Beyond technical expertise, you'll excel in client relationship management, building strong partnerships and delivering exceptional client experiences. You'll contribute to pre-sales activities, develop compelling sales collateral, and lead the development of client solutions that drive revenue growth. By gathering client insights and incorporating them into our plans, you'll ensure our offerings remain relevant and valuable. Finally, we'll want you to be market and client-facing, actively participating in industry events, contributing to thought leadership initiatives, and developing case studies to showcase our expertise and enhance our brand reputation. Qualifications Previous experience leading an Applications Engineering Practice for a Technology Consultancy, Systems Integrator or Professional Services company Strong technical skills and deep understanding of software development and engineering principals Excellent communication and leadership abilities to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Proven track record in driving innovation and process improvements within the applications engineering domain. Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve complex technical challenges. Proficiency in project management methodologies and experience in managing project timelines, resources, and budgets. Knowledge of security, data solutions, cloud computing and DevOps principles is highly desirable. Familiarity with relevant programming languages and frameworks Ability to mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth Additional Information Why join us: NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth. NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. To discuss adjustment requirements, please email recruitmentau.ncs-i.com. Agencies: We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given. Work rights and background checks: To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks