Operations Manager Delivery

Job Description

What's on offer: Join one of the largest essential service providers in Australia and New Zealand. Split your time between the office and work from home. North Sydney base - Other locations considered for the right applicant. Full time permanent role with a respected stable ASX listed organisation with considerable room for professional development. Key leadership opportunity with the ability to have a significant impact. About the role: Reporting to our Executive General Manager Telecommunications Fixed Networks, we have an opportunity for an Operations Manager Delivery to join our team at Ventia. In this role, you will provide leadership and management to a team of multidiscipline construction personnel, coordinating resources in support of their project execution timeframes, budgets, quality specifications, safety, and the expectations of our client and other interest groups. You will co-design and support the implementation of our strategic growth plans and drive innovation through systems, processes, and people for diversity in operations, ensuring competitive advantage and high performance aligned with enterprise improvement initiatives. Working closely with the fixed Networks leadership team and partnering with the wider Telecommunications sector, you will lead and influence the strategic field operations, determining mechanisms to implement the strategy and support a portfolio of major projects.Based from our North Sydney corporate head office, this position offers flexible hybrid working with time in the office, face to face with internal and external stakeholders, and work from home. There will also be a need for interstate travel when required. We are open to other location bases for the right applicant.Role Responsibilities: Proactively forecast, plan, and review construction work in conjunction with relevant project personnel in accordance with the program of work and other contractual requirements. Facilitate and manage a team of superintendents and area managers nationally to ensure major projects are delivered to budget, schedule, and quality specifications. Be the primary point of contact for the engagement of subcontractors, monitoring and managing performance and ensuring resources meet project delivery milestones. Manage all site/area supervisor employee contracts in relation to the EBA, IR, and HR requirements. Promote innovative approaches to construction issues and variations that optimise profitability while ensuring service excellence. Drive strategic initiatives and improvements across the board in delivery, operational excellence, transformation programs, and safety to meet and exceed client expectations. Represent Ventia in the communities we operate to enhance the Ventia brand experience for those that rely on critical infrastructure for essential services. About you: Tertiary level qualifications in a relevant discipline. Extensive operational and project management exposure within a complex business at scale that is client-facing. Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership capability working with national remote and diverse teams. Well-developed knowledge in program delivery, change management, and driving continuous improvement. Exceptional business acumen and written and verbal communication skills. Confident in business partnering with a wide variety of stakeholders including operational areas and members of our senior Executive Leadership Team. About Ventia: Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it's what unites and excites us.Diversity: Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses, and people with disabilities.How to apply: If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.Position Reference Number: 161188 #J-18808-Ljbffr