Manager - Business and Experience

Scyne Advisory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Canberra is seeking a consultant for their Defence team. The position requires Australian Citizenship and involves leading project teams, developing strategies, and managing client relationships within government and defence projects. Strong project management and client management skills are essential. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and mentorship by industry leaders.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizenship and willingness to undergo Baseline (or NV1) clearance.
• Prior experience in transformation, government, or defence-related projects is desirable.
• Collaborative attitude and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams effectively, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet client objectives.
• Manage client relationships and address their needs proactively.
• Oversee budget and resource allocation for projects.
• Provide regular performance feedback and coaching to team members.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Job description

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Overview

At Scyne, we are public purpose sector specialists who support governments and their agencies, and not-for-profit organisations, to deliver services to Australians, helping to build more resilient, equitable, secure and prosperous communities. We are guided by our values of Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics.

Our purpose-driven professionals provide clients with access to the skills, capabilities and expertise to support the delivery of government agendas and public purpose projects, with specialist teams across three national practices: Transformation, Risk, Programs and Cyber, and Commercial, Financial and Infrastructure.

Job Description

We are excited to announce newly created opportunities in our Transformation Practice’s Defence team, located in Canberra. As a client-facing consultant, you’ll play a crucial role in providing the best possible advice, services and support to help our Defence clients achieve their primary role of defending Australia and its national interests, promoting security and stability, and supporting the Australian community as directed by the Government.

We are looking for passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds who can bring new perspectives to support our clients to address critical challenges.

Please note: These positions require you to have an Australian Citizenship and be willing to undertake Baseline (or preferably NV1) clearance to support work with Defence. For more information, please go to https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-and-suitability

Our Transformation Practice’s Defence team offers multi-disciplinary expertise to help clients envision, design and deliver the capabilities needed to achieve their strategic objectives. We work across elements including:

• Capability definition, design, development and costing.
• Systems engineering.
• Operating model design.
• Business requirements and process mapping.
• Service model design.
• Journey mapping and service blueprinting.

You may be already a consulting professional looking to grow your skills, someone involved in delivering outcomes for Government and Defence who wants to grow a career in the Defence sector, or a consultant looking to specialise in a specific discipline.

No matter your current role, we are looking for people who are collaborative and enjoy working as a team. You will have a growth mindset – interested in asking questions, challenging thinking, and bringing new ideas to the table.

As a permanent member of our team, you’ll have the chance to develop your consulting skills and experience, and advance your career as a trusted advisor to Defence. You’ll also benefit from mentorship by industry leaders, helping you build on your existing expertise.

We are seeking candidates for multiple roles who are at different stages of their consulting career, from Associate through to Director.

Responsibilities

• As a Manager, Lead project teams effectively, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet client objectives.
• Manage client relationships and address their needs proactively.
• Oversee budget and resource allocation for projects.
• Provide regular performance feedback and coaching to team members.

Qualifications

Requirements: Australian Citizenship; willingness to undertake Baseline (or NV1) clearance to support work with Defence. Prior experience in transformation, government, or defence-related projects is desirable.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

Interested in working together or want to find out more? If you share our purpose of helping governments and their agencies build more resilient, secure, equitable and prosperous communities, then you should apply today.

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