Operations Manager - Lead Multi-Project Tech Delivery

Aphise; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aphise is seeking an execution-focused Operations Manager to lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple concurrent projects in Australia. You will oversee 6–8+ direct reports and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams, while a separate Operations Manager handles manufacturing operations.

Success is measured by delivering on budget, extraordinary quality, on schedule and technical compliance within the BEST framework.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading project or operations delivery in a technically demanding environment.
• Strong people leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, schedules and resources.
• Engineering or technical understanding and sound commercial awareness.
• Confidence working directly with customers and senior stakeholders.
• A track record of improving processes and using data and KPIs to drive performance.
• The ability to work autonomously, adapt quickly and maintain momentum in a fast-paced business.
• Experience in defence, automotive, advanced manufacturing, technology manufacturing or export-oriented engineering businesses will be highly regarded. Defence experience is advantageous but not essential, and NV1 security clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects from planning through to completion, maintaining control of budgets, schedules, quality and technical requirements.
• Develop and motivate your team, building a culture of ownership, accountability and high performance.
• Manage resources, project priorities, risks and delivery bottlenecks.
• Establish practical systems, processes, KPIs and reporting to improve visibility and execution.
• Use data to identify issues, improve productivity and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, commercial and other internal functions.
• Build trusted relationships with customers, including sophisticated global OEMs.
• Professionally challenge requirements where technical or commercial concerns arise, guiding customers towards workable solutions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Data & KPIs

Autonomy

Security clearance

Job description

Aphise is seeking an execution-focused Operations Manager to lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple concurrent projects in Australia. You will oversee 6–8+ direct reports and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams, while a separate Operations Manager handles manufacturing operations.

Success is measured by delivering on budget, extraordinary quality, on schedule and technical compliance within the BEST framework.