Technical Platform Owner - API Management

• Permanent role in an iconic commercial organization headquartered in Brisbane
• CBD location
• WFH available
• Have ownership over an impactful solution which will deliver significant revenue and business outcomes.

As the Technical Platform Owner for a key integration and API function managing commercial agreements and partner integrations, you will play a critical role in optimizing the platform to meet business needs and drive functionality and revenue growth.

You will oversee the end-to-end management of integrations between products and both direct and indirect sales channels. This includes managing the API functionality to ensure alignment with the broader distribution strategy.

Your focus will be on balancing technical feasibility, vendor management, quality, and business value while ensuring the API platform supports both commercial and customer objectives. You will guide the delivery team in executing the product roadmap, prioritizing tasks, and continuously optimizing performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Platform Ownership:
  Maximize platform value by ensuring it is fit for purpose and capable of efficiently onboarding and integrating key partners via APIs.
• API and Integration Management:
  Oversee the design, development, and optimization of API solutions to enable seamless integrations between systems and external partners.
• Cost and Benefit Analysis:
  Monitor and assess operational costs and benefits, ensuring the solution delivers value while remaining cost-effective.
• Vendor Management:
  Manage relationships with external vendors involved in API and integration services, ensuring they meet performance standards and deliverables within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead and guide the development team, set clear priorities, and ensure the team has a well-defined backlog and sprint goals.
• Problem Solving:
  Identify and resolve fragmented or non-functional experiences within the distribution channel, enhancing user interactions.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Collaborate with key stakeholders to review and manage product requests, dependencies, and enhancements.
• Backlog Management & Sprint Planning:
  Define and manage the product backlog, prioritizing features and technical requirements based on business impact. Work with the scrum master to guide the team through epics and user stories.
• Sprint Execution & Feature Delivery:
  Oversee sprint execution to ensure the timely delivery of new features and API capabilities. Set acceptance criteria and provide go/no-go decisions for releases.
• User-Centric Testing & Feedback:
  Drive user testing with customers and partners to validate features and refine solutions based on feedback.
• Post-Release Optimization:
  Measure platform performance post-release, making continuous improvements and defining next steps for future sprints.
• KPIs and Performance Tracking:
  Track, report, and optimize delivery against KPIs to ensure the successful execution of epics, sprints, and overall platform health.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in managing technical platforms and APIs.
• Strong track record of delivering API-driven solutions and managing complex integration projects.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, including backlog management, sprint planning, and leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Data-driven, with the ability to use analytics to identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization.

If you are interested in this role please “Apply” Below, alternatively you can email your CV to ziomi.warchalowski@talentinternational.com