Hybrid VP of Technology

at Lyka

• Job title: VP of Technology
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Alexandria, Australia

About the role

• VP of Technology at Lyka managing Engineering, Data, and IT functions in a pet wellness startup. Driving technology strategies for a fast-growing company focused on improving pet health.

Responsibilities

• Own Lyka’s technology strategy and roadmap across all functions, tightly aligned with company mission and growth goals
• Shape a scalable, future-proof architecture with international expansion and new product lines at the forefront
• Stay ahead of the curve on emerging technologies and translate them into competitive advantage for Lyka
• Serve as a key member of the executive team, working closely with the CEO, COO/CFO, and other leaders on company-wide strategy, commercial planning, and culture
• Hands-on leadership of the Engineering team delivering features at high velocity without sacrificing quality
• Partner with Product and Design to build exceptional digital experiences for Lyka’s customers
• Drive operational digital transformation across fulfilment, customer care, and the supply chain
• Champion a data-led decision-making culture across the entire organisation
• Oversee end-to-end data processes capture, transformation, modelling, reporting, standards, and governance
• Work closely with the Data leader to ensure every team has access to the insights they need to move faster and smarter
• Drive data literacy and access at all levels of the business
• Oversee onsite IT and OT support across all Sydney and Melbourne sites
• Strengthen Lyka’s cybersecurity posture through robust policies, standards, and team training
• Ensure all devices, systems, and tools are safely maintained, up-to-date, and set up for performance
• Build, coach, and inspire best-in-class teams across Engineering, Data, and IT fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Foster transparency, psychological safety, and a high-performance environment where people do their best work
• Champion cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and Operations

Requirements

• Proven technology leader with 10+ years of experience, including senior/ executive leadership in high-growth environments
• Expertise across Engineering, Data and IT - with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Strong data centricity and commercial acumen, able to work with complex and ambiguous data with a strong understanding of business levers
• Comfortable operating strategically and tactically - can zoom out to shape strategy and zoom in to problem-solve with teams
• Thrives in fast-paced and ambiguous environments, energised by building
• Track record of hiring, coaching, and retaining high-performing talent in technology teams
• Previous experience working with founders is a plus
• Passionate about Lyka’s mission to improve the healthspan of pets, with a deep personal connection to our vision of changing the status quo for pet wellness

Benefits

• Work in a fast-growing start-up, experiencing what goes on behind the scenes to sustain hyper-growth for a start-up with a physical product!
• Growth and Development – Lyka is growing extremely quickly, which means you will have the opportunity to experience different challenges every day and progressively acquire more responsibilities as our facility and team expand. We provide an annual L&D budget for you to continue your personal development.
• Work for a sustainability-focused company – we care about the health of our dogs and our planet. We’re proud to be Australia’s only carbon-negative and plastic-negative pet wellness company and we’re always looking at ways for us to improve sustainability practices.
• Be part of a diverse top-talent team, coming from widely different backgrounds and geographies.
• Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave top-up
• Wellbeing assistance and tools to take care of your mental and physical wellbeing so you can do your best work
• Pupper parent support to care for your furry friends – flexible arrangements for new pets, pet-friendly offices, discounts, and financial allowance for dog training and care to help them live their best life!