Business Director

5 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia BAE Full time
General Manager - Australian Business

We're part of BAE Systems, a global Defence and Security Company with a presence in 16 countries across the world. Our Digital Intelligence division is a leading provider of solutions that protect and enhance the connected world.

As a General Manager, you'll lead our Australian business, based in Canberra, and be responsible for developing and implementing the business strategy to achieve sales and revenue targets. You'll work closely with the International Government Director and lead a team of professionals to deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Australian business, maintaining alignment with the wider International business.
  • Define and deliver the business plan for a semi-autonomous business area.
  • Lead a local team, supported by functions, through direct leadership and mentorship.
  • Accountable for the budget, performance, and results of the business.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and employee engagement.
  • Achieve agreed KPIs and targets, leveraging support from the wider International Leadership Team.
  • Develop and maintain a portfolio of capabilities and offerings that support the company's product, engineering, and business growth strategies.
  • Collaborate with BAE Systems Enterprise to identify opportunities and integrate products and solutions into joint offerings.
  • Take an active role in the sales effort for the Australian business, including maintaining account plans and participating in key bid sign-on and sign-off activities.
  • Support project delivery and assurance activities, including managing client escalations.
Requirements:
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree in business administration or related field.
  • Prior experience within a similar role, preferably in the National Security Sector, Defence, and/or Critical National Infrastructure environment.
  • Cyber Security, IT, National Security, or Law Enforcement experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience of leading a business for growth.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Proven senior leadership experience, able to build, develop, motivate, and manage diverse teams.
  • Proven ability in building trusted relationships with stakeholders through sound influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong commercial background.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Initiative, flexibility, drive, and commitment to both development of the team and personal development.
  • Current NV2 Australian security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, with the potential to gain a PV.
About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence:

We're embracing Hybrid Working, which means you and your colleagues may work in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office, or client site. This allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We're proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences, and backgrounds can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.



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