Manuel Re

Manuel Re

Technology Executive. Sydney.

Technology executive with 20+ years leading enterprise transformation across ERP, CRM, cloud, and AI programmes in regulated and complex environments. Delivered multi-million-dollar initiatives at organisations including Toyota Motor Corporation Australia, CBA/Bankwest, and Business NSW, spanning S/4HANA, D365, and large-scale integration work.

Focused on helping boards and executive teams turn technology ambition into outcomes the business can actually sponsor, govern, and adopt. Currently advising selectively through Company 31 and open to leadership roles helping businesses, startups and not for profits navigate their next technological evolution without losing sight of what makes the business work.

Selected Experience

Revolution Software Service (Toyota Motor Corporation Australia)

Head of PMO AU/NZ · June 2025 – Present · Sydney

Established the enterprise PMO function from the ground up, directing governance and delivery of technology initiatives spanning ERP migration, IT infrastructure operations, software delivery lifecycle improvement and strategic technology and business alignment across Toyota AU/NZ.

  • Led the enterprise SAP S/4HANA migration programme from legacy on-premises SAP ECC to cloud-native S/4HANA, safeguarding data integrity, platform resilience and business continuity across Toyota AU/NZ.
  • Designed and implemented a scalable PMO framework covering delivery governance, release management and change control, reducing project delivery cycle time by 30% within six months through SDLC optimisation.
  • Oversaw portfolio planning and prioritisation for revenue-generating programmes, aligning ERP and CRM roadmaps with business strategy and organisational growth priorities.
  • Replaced manual reporting with real-time Power BI dashboards, giving C-suite and board stakeholders instant visibility of project health, resource utilisation, risk and technology performance.
  • Ensured all technology initiatives aligned with cybersecurity standards, change controls, risk management requirements and internal audit controls across the TUNE and TUNZ dealer management systems.

365 Mechanix

Senior Programme Manager (Contract) · December 2024 – June 2025 · Sydney

Led high-stakes digital modernisation programmes for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia group, focused on AI implementation, cloud migration, enterprise platform delivery and cybersecurity compliance across Bankwest and CBA.

  • Directed the end-to-end programme for Microsoft Copilot and Dynamics 365 Customer Service at Bankwest and CBA, modernising the customer support platform with embedded AI capability and delivering go-live six months ahead of schedule.
  • Managed a complex SharePoint Online migration, integrating Microsoft Copilot for AI-assisted knowledge retrieval while preserving content integrity across large volumes of legacy data.
  • Partnered with product owners and technical managers to ensure generative AI models and cloud workflows adhered to enterprise cybersecurity standards, data governance policies, data classification requirements and privacy controls.
  • Led consultants, business analysts and developers across agentic AI deployments, maintaining scope, budget and strategic alignment with vendor and client stakeholders in a regulated banking environment.

Wildtech

Head of Delivery, Microsoft Enterprise (Contract) · April 2024 – October 2024 · Sydney

Delivered Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Copilot implementations for mid-market clients, driving AI-powered digital transformation across customer service, sales, marketing and knowledge management platforms.

  • Led end-to-end programme delivery for Matelec Australia's Dynamics 365 implementation across Customer Service, Sales and Marketing, integrating Microsoft Copilot throughout. Partnered with technical principals on NetSuite ERP implementations for manufacturing and retail clients, including 3PL integration to strengthen supply chain data flow.
  • Directed the implementation, adoption and training of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 at ABA, driving measurable productivity gains through AI-assisted workflows and structured user enablement.
  • Directed technical consultants, business analysts and developers across concurrent client engagements, maintaining alignment with programme goals, scope and delivery timelines.

Business NSW

General Manager, Head of Projects Delivery and Digital Experience Design · January 2021 – April 2024 · Sydney

Directed an A$7.5M digital programme portfolio and led enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure operations, ERP transformation, application management, product design and digital channel development for the peak business organisation in New South Wales.

  • Managed enterprise ERP transformation and an A$1M redesign of Skillsroad.com.au, integrating Adobe Experience Manager with Dynamics 365 to increase lead generation by 40% and materially improve the digital customer experience.
  • Spearheaded organisation-wide Azure cloud migration from on-premises to cloud-native infrastructure, reducing infrastructure costs by 40% while improving uptime, resilience, scalability and security.
  • Directed data warehousing initiatives including Microsoft Fabric and Data Lake architecture, enabling advanced analytics, executive decision-making through Power BI and improved information management.
  • Established ITIL-based service management processes that strengthened SLA and KPI adherence across internal support, cloud services, infrastructure, collaboration tools and end-user computing.
  • Led product design and UX strategy for digital channels, overseeing design-to-production delivery pipelines, user research and iterative product improvement for enterprise and public-facing platforms.
  • Built and mentored a high-performing cross-functional IT team covering delivery, support, innovation and continuous improvement across the technology function.
  • Managed technology budgets (Capex and Opex), vendor relationships and contract negotiations to deliver value, performance, innovation, security and contractual compliance.

Luminary

Senior Programme Manager · September 2019 – December 2020 · Sydney

Managed end-to-end digital transformation programmes for high-profile not-for-profit and commercial clients, overseeing application development, product design, release management and change management.

  • Delivered complex Kentico and Dynamics 365 implementations for UNICEF, EISS and The Fred Hollows Foundation, overseeing design, development, testing, documentation and release management to ensure quality and maintainability.
  • Provided critical operational leadership during COVID-19, rapidly establishing remote governance frameworks and business continuity plans to sustain technology operations across distributed teams.
  • Facilitated Agile workshops and coached client teams on hybrid delivery methods, improving delivery velocity, adaptability and quality assurance.

Australian Computer Society

Head of Product Engineering and Innovation · January 2015 – August 2019 · Sydney

Oversaw product engineering, product design and IT operations, leading the technology function across software migrations, platform architecture, cybersecurity compliance and IT service delivery.

  • Rescued a failing A$4M Adobe Marketing Stack implementation, pivoting to a multi-channel digital solution integrating Salesforce, identity management and microservices architecture.
  • Oversaw end-to-end IT service operations, implementing ITIL frameworks to streamline incident management, improve resolution times and strengthen operational stability across infrastructure and business-critical applications.
  • Led the organisation's cloud migration strategy and cybersecurity compliance programme, ensuring secure handling of member data and alignment with data retention, disposal and security governance standards.
  • Led product design initiatives from concept through delivery, evaluating emerging technologies to improve business efficiency, support new revenue opportunities and enhance digital capabilities.

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