Head Of Business Technology Platforms

TL;DR

Head of Business Technology Platforms (SaaS): Leading the strategy, architecture, and engineering of internal systems powering Finance and People operations with an accent on scalability, security, and public-company readiness. Focus on defining automation and AI adoption strategies, building high-performing platform teams, and partnering with executive leadership to ensure robust governance and compliance.

Location: Must be based in Australia or San Francisco

Company

Canva is a global design platform redefining how the world creates and collaborates.

What you will do

• Set the long-term technical vision and architecture for internal Finance and People platforms.
• Establish governance and control frameworks to support auditability and public-company compliance.
• Scale engineering capabilities, transitioning from configuration-heavy systems to platform ownership.
• Define and implement strategies for automation and AI adoption across internal business systems.
• Lead strategic vendor relationships and manage complex platform ecosystems.
• Act as a senior partner to executive leadership, translating platform risk and roadmaps into strategic narratives.

Requirements

• Must be based in Australia or San Francisco.
• Proven leadership experience in large-scale enterprise platform or internal technology organizations.
• Deep expertise in enterprise systems such as ERP, HRIS, or financial platforms.
• Experience operating in or preparing organizations for public-company environments.
• Strong background in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
• Experience managing strategic vendor relationships and complex technology ecosystems.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages for all employees.
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing and office setup.
• Flexible leave options to support personal recharge and work-life balance.
• High-trust, low-hierarchy environment with a focus on quality and innovation.