Operations Manager - Asset Management

In this influential leadership role, you will be accountable for the safe, sustainable and profitable delivery of a significant Asset Management contract. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, develop and execute contract strategies, and ensure exceptional operational, commercial and customer outcomes.

As the senior leader responsible for this long-term client partnership, you will build a trusted relationship with key stakeholders, understand their operational priorities and drive continuous improvement across the contract. Working closely with operational leaders, project teams and functional specialists, you will ensure the contract consistently delivers value, innovation and performance.

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

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.

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.