General Manager - Digital Engineering

Wellington, New Zealand on site Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted May 19, 2026 Last posted May 19, 2026
Job description
Datacom is a leading IT and professional services company in Australia and New Zealand, dedicated to helping organizations solve technology challenges and deliver innovative digital solutions. As General Manager – Digital Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in driving Datacom’s AI digital engineering offerings and positioning the company as a market leader in AI-powered applications and enterprise transformation.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Championing Datacom’s AI digital engineering solutions in the market to build awareness and generate leads
  • Positioning Datacom as a leader in AI-powered applications and enterprise transformation
  • Engaging executives and decision-makers to uncover opportunities and shape solution roadmaps
  • Partnering with practice managers and technical leads to scope solutions and ensure successful delivery
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with C-suite stakeholders
  • Driving consultative selling and commercial outcomes
  • Leading negotiations and influencing business decisions

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of sales or business development leadership experience
  • Proven track record of leading revenue growth for technology or digital engineering services and solutions
  • Experience with consultative selling in the technology sector
  • Experience engaging and building relationships with C-suite and executive stakeholders
  • Experience negotiating commercial terms for technology services or solutions
  • Experience delivering executive-level presentations
  • Legal right to work in New Zealand

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience selling software or digital engineering solutions across multiple solution areas
  • Working proficiency with CRM systems
  • Knowledge of the New Zealand market for AI adoption and digital engineering
  • Experience selling into both New Zealand public sector and private sector customers

Benefits

  • Statutory annual leave and paid holidays in New Zealand
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings scheme contributions
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Employee assistance program
About this role

Summary

Lead digital engineering and AI offerings, build market presence, and manage executive relations.

Job title

General Manager - Digital Engineering

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Wellington, New Zealand; hybrid allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

sales leadershipbusiness developmentconsultative sellingrelationship buildingnegotiationsexecutive presentations

Preferred skills

software solutionsCRM systemsmarket knowledgepublic sector sales

Specializations

digital engineeringAI solutionsenterprise transformation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Wellington, New Zealand

Hybrid City