Business Operations Manager

Jobtailor; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Adelaide seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead Defence Combat Systems Institute-Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT) Business Operations under the contract framework. This role drives WHS, ICT, GFM and facilities direction and reports to the Management Team, coordinating across internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires Defence acquisitions experience, senior management capability, and an ability to implement governance frameworks, with Australian citizenship and

Qualifications

• Experience in a Defence acquisition environment.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain NV1 clearance.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Business Operations capability for the CSI-IPT within the contract framework.
• Lead the Business Operations Team across WHS, ICT, GFM and facilities.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders and report contract execution to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Business Operations Management

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Engagement

Defence Acquisition Experience

Education

Degree in Project Management/Business/Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in Engineering/PM/Business

Job description

• Deliver the Business Operations capability and services for the Combat Systems Integration - Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT)
• Provide leadership across WHS, ICT, GFM, Continuous Improvement and facilities functions
• Engage with and influence internal and external stakeholders across the CSI-IPT
• Establish and manage CSI-IPT Business Operations within the contract commercial framework
• Establish and operate the Workplace Health and Safety Management System
• Develop and implement the national facilities strategy
• Serve as a member of the Management Team
• Lead the Business Operations Team
• Provide Control Account Management for work packages across multiple tasking statements
• Be accountable for Business Operations team members' responsibilities
• Report on contract execution to senior stakeholders
• Develop and operate the ICT strategy and roadmap
• Establish and implement the CSI Management System and governance framework

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Project Management, Business, Commercial or Engineering is desirable
• Post graduate level qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or Business Management/Administration are desirable
• 5+ years of Program Manager or Business Operations Manager experience in a Defence acquisition environment is desirable
• Capable of achieving Registered Project Management status with AIPM is desirable
• Senior Management Professional with demonstrated experience within a project orientated organisation with significant exposure in managing complex projects
• Demonstrated negotiation and interrelationship skills with the ability to achieve outcomes in a multi-disciplined, multi-party environment
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines
• Broad based competency in the management of complex engineering development projects
• Experience implementing Project Management methodologies and continuous improvement techniques
• Applicants must be Australian citizens
• Applicants must hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level
• Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR
• Consent to workforce screening activities including reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Business Operations Management within a Defence acquisition environment, with a strong focus on Project Management methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and establish governance frameworks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Business Operations Management
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Defence Acquisition Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Control Account Management
• Workplace Health and Safety Management
• Complex Engineering Development Management
• ICT Strategy Development
• Governance Framework Implementation
• Facilities Strategy Development
• Contract Execution Reporting
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Skills

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Interrelationship Skills
• Ability to Prioritize Tasks
• Influencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered Project Management Status with AIPM
• Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 Level

Industry Keywords

• Defence Acquisition
• Project Oriented Organisation
• Multi-Disciplined Environment
• Contract Commercial Framework
• Management Team