Ross Johnson

Background

About Ross Johnson

I am a broadly experienced Head of Technology and Business Engagement professional. Working with Commercial and Government clients across countries and cultures, I enjoy being valued as trusted adviser and leader to IT and business, from small teams to C level leaders within large enterprise. My experience has built over 30 years working in business and IT, from foundations in software development and growth through Consulting, Project Management, and Management/Leadership roles. I've managed diverse projects that have covered IT Operations from infrastructure to Service Delivery, and business solutions from bespoke to ERP and SaaS. Consulting experience across functional areas of business from small teams to Enterprise Scale departments means I hit the ground running on engagements. I'm known for my ability to expediently analyse situations and craft options, being described as having a talent for “the art of the possible” when combining key elements of business and IT. My core competencies include: Adaptable, engaging from small organisations to large enterprises. Business Insight, experienced in all enterprise operations and diverse industries from extensive business engagement roles. IT Leadership, orchestrating functional areas for solution selection & procurement events, infrastructure/implementation, security, operations and service delivery. Change Agent, navigating and leveraging the complexities of enterprise governance structures to affect change. Value Focused, always cognizant of the value to be achieved and most efficient delivery options. Agile Aware, able to hone in on initial Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and accommodate evolving requirements. Trusted, building credibility with decision makers and influencers to achieve productive engagement. Enthusiastic, passionate about IT and the potential for technology to positively impact life. Keeping pace with rapidly evolving IT capabilities and its application.