Senior Strategic Operations Manager

15 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeManager Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Role Overview

This position bridges strategic planning with operational execution, supporting integrated planning transformation. The role combines strategic thinking with practical implementation, ensuring planning initiatives align with corporate strategy while delivering operational excellence and efficiency improvements.

The Integrated Planning function will transform our planning approach and enable alignment of our network strategy, operational delivery, and commercial objectives. This team will drive our transition to new planning cycles, moving beyond traditional network design to focus on operational execution excellence, productivity optimization, and data-driven decision making. The central coordination hub will ensure all planning activities - from long-term fleet strategy to daily operational adjustments - work seamlessly together to deliver improved performance, cost efficiency, and guest experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the development of Virgin Australia's strategic corporate plan with integrated planning considerations.
  • Conduct advanced financial and business case modelling for planning initiatives.
  • Analyze aviation economics and competitive landscape implications for planning decisions.
  • Provide thought leadership for strategic planning projects across the organization.
  • Apply critical strategic thinking to inform short, medium, and long-term planning decisions.
  • Construct senior management and executive level presentation materials for planning initiatives.
  • Help embed organizational strategy within integrated planning processes.
  • Support initiative prioritization within the team and broader organization.
  • Provide ad-hoc decision support for high-stakes planning decisions.
  • Take large data sets and use analysis to develop meaningful insights for planning decisions.
  • Track metrics and targets to measure planning success and efficiency improvements.

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualifications in business, commercial, or engineering discipline. A Master's level degree/MBA is highly desirable.
  • 6+ years' experience in Management Consulting or Corporate Strategy roles, preferably at Tier 1 firms.
  • Advanced financial and business case modelling skills.
  • Highly developed communication and presentation skills, with executive level communication abilities.
  • Commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.
  • Creative and focused approach to problem solving.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including advanced modelling skills in Excel.
  • Ability to influence and communicate at all organizational levels.
  • Strategic planning and corporate strategy development experience.
Benefits:
  • Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including work hours and work from home.
  • Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide.
  • Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership.
  • Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services, and wellness discounts.
  • Wellness support, including the betterme digital wellbeing platform.
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, offering confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life.
About Us:

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and others who want to join our family.

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