Transformational Strategic Leader

We are seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to join our team. This is a high-calibre strategy professional who will leverage their expertise in transformative and nation-shaping projects.

This executive-level role offers an unparalleled opportunity to lead high-impact, analytical projects addressing the most pressing strategic and transformation opportunities within infrastructure programs.

The Senior Strategy Manager will spearhead project teams to develop robust strategy designs, providing clear direction and rigorously pressure-testing results.

A key responsibility of this role is to foster innovative thinking and advanced modelling techniques to solve intricate challenges.

The Senior Strategy Manager will lead reviews of process and performance optimisation across Operations, Customer, and Commercial functions.

They will design and lead comprehensive industry, market, and competitor analyses to uncover key business opportunities and potential risks.

The Senior Strategy Manager will oversee detailed financial and economic analysis, providing clear recommendations on the viability of strategic options.

This role requires a proactive and results-oriented mindset with a passion for driving strategic change.

A strong understanding of the Group strategic objectives and business drivers is essential for this position.

The ideal candidate will be able to distill key insights from diverse data sources to drive project outcomes and recommendations.

The Senior Strategy Manager will develop and evaluate strategic options using effective problem-solving methodologies, proactively identifying and resolving key issues.

This role involves championing Group objectives and ensuring individual projects align with overarching Group objectives.

The Senior Strategy Manager will lead the innovation evaluation and business case development for several significant infrastructure projects, aligning with Group strategic programs.

A key responsibility of this role is to identify and champion opportunities for process, system, and people engagement improvements.

The Senior Strategy Manager will oversee budgets and forecasting processes in collaboration with Finance teams.

They will evaluate commercial and contractual requirements.

A critical aspect of this role is producing clear, concise, and insightful analytical reports suitable for presentation to senior leaders.

The Senior Strategy Manager will present analysis in a compelling manner to facilitate informed decision-making on significant strategic projects.

Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential for this role, as well as the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.

A strong team player with excellent leadership and management skills is required to succeed in this position.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success working in a global strategy consulting house and inhouse commercial strategy experience for a large Corporate.

Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills are necessary for this role, along with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.

Demonstrated experience in leading and managing project teams to deliver high-impact results is essential.

A strong financial literacy and experience in developing and evaluating business cases is required.

Experience in infrastructure, oil & gas or transport sectors is highly desirable.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and Deliver Complex Strategies
• Drive Innovation
• Optimize Performance
• Identify Opportunities and Threats
• Provide Financial Rigour
• Exercise Independence and Influence
• Communicate with Impact
• Maintain Group Perspective
• Develop Actionable Insights
• Solve Complex Problems
• Champion Group Objectives
• Drive Transformative Initiatives
• Manage Financial Outcomes
• Ensure Commercial Viability
• Craft Executive-Level Communications
• Influence Key Stakeholders
• Build Strong Relationships
• Provide Thought Leadership
• Foster Team Excellence

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Proven track record of success working in a global strategy consulting house and inhouse commercial strategy experience for a large Corporate.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing project teams to deliver high-impact results.
• Strong financial literacy and experience in developing and evaluating business cases.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently on highly sensitive projects with minimal direction.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset with a passion for driving strategic change.
• Strong understanding of the Group strategic objectives and business drivers.

This role offers a competitive salary package, including:

• Salary range A$100,000-A$130,000 per annum
• Bonus structure based on individual and team performance
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, superannuation, and flexible work arrangements

This role requires a dynamic and collaborative individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills.