Strategic Development Manager

Job Description

Veolia Australia and New Zealand (VANZ) is seeking a Strategic Development Manager to drive our growth and expansion. Reporting to the General Manager Business Development, you will play a crucial role in identifying, shaping, and securing business opportunities across our portfolio of services, with a focus on resource recovery and national state-significant projects. What's on offer Play a pivotal role in our continued growth via infrastructure and new market development Work with strategic experts and likeminded individuals Exciting projects to report to Veolia ANZ Executive Committee on critical projects at the forefront of ecological transformation What you'll be responsible for Lead strategic development projects that may involve strategy formulation, market studies, policy engagement, government or industry consultation, grant applications and community engagement Lead government and industry led tenders, shape the strategy for business cases to build greenfield projects and enter new markets, lead new business partnerships Cultivate relationships with key internal and external stakeholders that give rise to winning tender opportunities relating to future waste, water or energy infrastructure development Identify and develop opportunities for Veolia to copy and adapt global reference projects in the ANZ market Provide high-quality analysis to support corporate strategy, including market assessments, competitor analysis, and strategic opportunities. Manage new business development processes from business case development to regulatory approvals and opportunity pipeline maintenance. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, potential partners, and industry associations Support annual development budgets, monitor performance, and continuously improve business development processes Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external parties such as government agencies and regulatory authorities What you'll need to be successful A demonstrated background in waste/resource recovery (preferred), water or energy sectors A quality track record of delivering growth projects Minimum 10 years of relevant experience Tertiary qualifications in engineering, science, management or related discipline Strong project management, analytical and strategic thinking skills Excellent communication and presentation abilities Experience on Energy from Waste (EfW) projects Background in environmental planning Consulting experience, particularly in infrastructure or environmental sectors We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. Veolia offers environmental solutions for a sustainable future. We provide career growth opportunities while contributing to a better planet. We embrace diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, all genders, ages, and cultures. LGBTIQA+ individuals are encouraged to apply. Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information. #J-18808-Ljbffr