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Chief Operating Officer

Application opening date : 09/06/2025

Aspire Digital Group is an innovation-driven company operating at the intersection of AI, fintech, e-commerce and digital media. Our core platforms; Zinga, Alby Marketplace and Goldroom are building a connected ecosystem to transform the way hospitality industries interact with technology.

We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee the development, integration and commercialisation of AI products and R&D strategies. This is a strategic leadership position that offers opportunities for growth within the Aspire Group for the right candidate committed to building long-term value.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive the strategic direction of AI and R&D Initiatives across all Aspire Digital platforms.
  • Lead operational planning, budgeting, and execution across cross-functional teams.
  • Oversee product development cycles from ideation to launch and performance optimisation.
  • Manage partnerships with tech providers, research institutions, and government innovation agencies.
  • Design and implement operational systems to scale digital products (AI tools, payment infrastructure, content platforms).
  • Ensure compliance with international data governance, AI ethics, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Mentor department heads in engineering, product, marketing and customer success.
  • Collaborate with the Director, and other relevant departments to set innovation KPIs, operational efficiency targets, and monetisation strategies.
  • Support go-to market planning for R&D driven features including agentic AI, automation tools, and digital transformation services.
  • Monitor financial performance and resource allocation across projects and business units.
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Proven experience of minimum five years in a senior executive, COO, CTO, of Head of Product role in tech or digital innovation.
  • Deep understanding of AI technologies, agile product development and R&D management.
  • Knowledge of enterprise architecture, cloud computing, and data security principles.
  • Strong leadership, organisational and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence while scaling new ventures.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks, IP protection, and grant/reporting requirements.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural team management.
  • Postgraduate qualifications in technology, business or innovation highly regarded.
What we offer:
  • Salary of $183,100 plus superannuation.
  • Future opportunities for growth within the organisation.
  • Cross-border innovation environment with teams in Australia and Thailand.
  • Opportunities to lead R&D operations for multiple verticals.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunities for VISA Sponsorship for the right candidate.
How to Apply:

Submit your resume or portfolio with a short cover letter outlining your vision for leading AI and digital innovation at Aspire Digital Group to [email protected]

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