This role sits at the junction of programme delivery, observatory operations, scientific enablement and enterprise digital services. It spans telescope software, observatory computing and networks, science data platforms and interfaces to the SKA Regional Centre Network (SRCNet), cyber security leadership, and the digital services required to support a global observatory.

The postholder leads a federated, multinational function of approximately 130 staff across multiple countries, working through a mixture of direct line management, functional leadership, standards-setting and cross-site alignment.

As Head of Profession for Computing and Software across SKAO, this role provides visible leadership to the professional cohort, setting clear standards and direction, shaping capability, career development, succession planning and future skills needs across the function.