Value Stream Lead – Core Modernisation at Gallagher

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Product Ownership, Strategic Planning, Roadmap Development, Stakeholder Management, Business Transformation, Systems Thinking, Commercial Acumen, People Leadership, Technical Delivery, Risk Management, Cross-functional Leadership

Industry

Software Development

Description

Join Gallagher’s Global Growth Journey Our purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most’ and we live it every day, whether that’s protecting the world’s highest security environments or agricultural businesses, we care deeply about our people, their families, and our wider communities. Gallagher Security is on a mission to unlock more value for our customers through the power of our people and solutions - and right now is a pivotal moment in our evolution. We’re scaling with intent, driving an incredible growth trajectory with innovation and customer impact at the heart of everything we do. With operations across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, the USA, Canada, and Europe and exports to over 140 countries we’re building globally focused career pathways right here in New Zealand. As we expand our Hamilton-based teams, this is your chance to be part of a true Kiwi tech success story making a global impact. If you’re driven by passion and purpose to protect what matters most, come help shape the future of what’s possible with us. About the Role This senior leadership role sits within the Platform portfolio and is accountable for turning strategic intent into product roadmaps, delivery execution, and measurable customer and business value. As Value Stream Lead - Core, you’ll lead Product direction for the value stream, ensuring Engineering and Quality leadership have a strong voice in product delivery while influencing cross-functional teams through clarity of intent, strong decision frameworks, and shared outcomes. You’ll lead the teams spearheading Command Centre’s transformation from an on-prem monolith into a modular, scalable platform - balancing pathfinding work with ownership of significant parts of the existing platform. You’ll focus on: •Translate Platform portfolio strategy into clear value stream objectives, roadmaps, and delivery priorities •Lead core modernisation, enabling teams to build outside the monolith and move toward a modular platform future •Balance product needs, technical concerns, quality, risk, and commercial value when making trade-offs •Grow product leaders, align stakeholders, and keep customer value at the centre of decisions About You You’re an experienced product, product ownership, or product development leader who can connect strategy, commercial thinking, customer insight, technical complexity, and people leadership in a transformational environment. You’ll bring a strong office presence in Hamilton, working closely with teams and stakeholders to build momentum, clarity, and belief in the mission. Ideally, you’ll bring: •5+ years’ experience in senior product management, product ownership, or product development •Strong commercial acumen and the ability to connect value, risk, cost, opportunity, and delivery choices •Experience leading business transformation, technology-enabled change, or complex product delivery •A collaborative, systems-thinking leadership style with the confidence to influence across functions and simplify complexity Working at Gallagher At Gallagher, you’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where great people are trusted to do meaningful work. We also offer: •Competitive salary, annual bonus, and KiwiSaver on top •Flexibility with hybrid working available but a strong office presence is valued •A modern tech hub at Innovation Park, with free parking and great eateries on-site •Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind •Staff discounts and perks through the Boost App •A connected culture with team events, learning sessions, and great coffee This is a rare opportunity to lead a pivotal modernisation journey, shape the platform future of Gallagher Security, and make a global impact from right here in Hamilton. Apply now. Please note we may close this role early, and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Responsibilities

Lead the product direction for the Core value stream, transforming the Command Centre from an on-prem monolith into a modular, scalable platform. Translate portfolio strategy into clear objectives and roadmaps while balancing technical debt with commercial value.