Strategic Ops Director, Transport & Infrastructure

WSP Australia Pty Limited

Sydney

On-site

AUD 250,000 - 420,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

WSP Australia Pty Limited is looking for an Operations Director to shape the Transport & Infrastructure business, translating strategic priorities into practical plans, budgets and performance reporting. You will lead workforce planning, strengthen capability across regions, and guide investment and resourcing decisions.

You will partner with digital leaders to advance AI, automation and digital delivery, while fostering a safety‑driven, high‑performance culture.

Qualifications

Proven experience as an operations director or in a senior project delivery role with P&L responsibility over $150m.
Experience managing operational and financial performance across a comparable business, portfolio or region.
Strong commercial acumen across budgeting, forecasting, pricing, contracts and performance reporting.
Understanding of the commercial and delivery requirements associated with major infrastructure projects.
Experience translating strategic plans into measurable operational outcomes, including workforce planning or organisational improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead integrated workforce planning to anticipate future capability, capacity and skills needs.
Work with technical leaders to address critical capability gaps and strengthen commercial, operational and leadership capability.
Lead the T&I Global Capability Centre strategy, aligning capability with future project, workforce and growth requirements.
Strengthen project delivery, commercial and contractual performance through governance, assurance and early intervention.
Improve pricing, delivery strategies and processes to support competitiveness, client value and sustainable margins.
Partner with digital leaders to operationalise AI, automation and digital delivery, while coaching leaders and fostering a culture centred on safety, performance, innovation, collaboration and people development.