Operations Manager - Asset Management
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What we offer
- Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
- Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
- Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance and personal wellbeing
- A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
- Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ
- We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments
- What we’re looking for
- You are an accomplished operational leader with deep expertise in asset management and a proven track record delivering large-scale service contracts. You combine commercial acumen and strategic thinking with the ability to build trusted client relationships, influence stakeholders and lead high-performing teams. You thrive in environments where long-term partnership, operational excellence and continuous improvement are key to success.
- To be successful, you will bring
- A tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline
- Significant experience in operational leadership, engineering management, asset planning and service delivery
- Demonstrated expertise in asset management
- Experience managing financial and multidisciplinary operational portfolios
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management experience within a complex service delivery environment
- Sound commercial acumen, including an understanding of business cases, financial drivers, profitability and risk
- Sound commercial acumen, including an understanding of financial performance, profitability, business planning and risk management
- Proven leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Experience identifying and implementing service improvements that deliver measurable value to our client
- A practical and solutions focused approach, supported by critical thinking, integrity and a strong focus on results
About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.
Qualifications
- You are an accomplished operational leader with deep expertise in asset management and a proven track record delivering large-scale service contracts. You combine commercial acumen and strategic thinking with the ability to build trusted client relationships, influence stakeholders and lead high-performing teams.
- You thrive in environments where long-term partnership, operational excellence and continuous improvement are key to success.
- To be successful, you will bring
- A tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline
- Significant experience in operational leadership, engineering management, asset planning and service delivery
- Demonstrated expertise in asset management
- Experience managing financial and multidisciplinary operational portfolios
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management experience within a complex service delivery environment
- Sound commercial acumen, including an understanding of business cases, financial drivers, profitability and risk
- Sound commercial acumen, including an understanding of financial performance, profitability, business planning and risk management
- Proven leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Experience identifying and implementing service improvements that deliver measurable value to our client
- A practical and solutions focused approach, supported by critical thinking, integrity and a strong focus on results
Responsibilities
- Lead a collaborative, high performing and client focused culture
- Develop and execute contract strategies aligned with client objectives and business goals
- Managing the profit and loss performance of the Asset Management portfolio
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with a key client and stakeholder group
- Providing oversight of project performance, commercial risk, contract compliance, schedules and productivity
- Ensure the contract has the leadership, technical capability, resources and materials required for successful execution
- Regularly visiting operational sites and engaging with frontline teams
- Championing Zero Harm and monitoring safety, quality and environmental performance
- Ensure effective reporting, performance monitoring, continuous improvement and contract governance
- Develop capable teams through coaching, performance management, succession planning and leadership development
About Downer Professional Services
Integrated services and infrastructure management provider.
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