Strategic Airport Infrastructure Manager

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Virgin Australia Full time

Estimated Salary: AU$120,000 - AU$150,000 per annum

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead the development and implementation of negotiation strategies aimed at securing access to necessary airport infrastructure on commercial terms acceptable to Virgin Australia.

You will provide technical and people leadership to the Airport Commercial Specialists across the team to ensure Virgin Australia has access to the airport infrastructure required to meet the business' strategic, operational and product requirements.

In addition, you will drive broader strategic engagement between the portfolio of airports and Virgin Australia stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee negotiation of aeronautical pricing and commercial terms securing access to infrastructure required to meet Virgin Australia's strategic, operational and financial requirements.
  • Ensure airport development proposals are effectively challenged from a demand, scope & cost perspective.
  • Manage airport performance against contract including annual security reconciliation, capital investment performance against plan and service level management.
  • Approve monthly invoices.
  • Build effective and productive relationships with relevant VA teams.
  • Actively contribute to expanding the commercial knowledge base, negotiation skills and contract management practices across the Airports Commercial and Planning team.
  • Demonstrate the Virgin Group organisational and leadership behaviours.
Requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications in Business / Commerce, Law, Economics or related discipline.
  • 10 years' experience in commercial roles, with a strong focus in negotiation, relationships and commercial acumen.
  • Extensive negotiation experience.
  • People leadership experience.
  • Proven track record of successfully negotiating complex commercial arrangements with third parties.
  • Strong people and stakeholder management skills that enable credible and autonomous engagement of internal & external stakeholders.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex commercial issues to senior management.
  • Highly developed problem-solving skills, enabling development of creative commercial solutions that meet the needs of internal & external stakeholders.
  • High level of personal and professional accountability and resilience.
What We Offer
  • A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs.
  • Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year).
  • One of Brisbane's most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road.
  • Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide.
  • Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services.
  • Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health.
  • 'Dress for Your Day' – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

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