Director of Defence Strategy

4 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeBusiness Full time $120,000 - $150,000
Lead Strategic Growth in Defence Technology

As a senior leader, you will drive business growth and client success by shaping the future of Data & AI strategy within Defence. This leadership opportunity involves strategic consulting, capability innovation, and cutting-edge Defence programs.

  • Strategic Business Growth
  • Define and execute the Data and AI segment's strategic roadmap in collaboration with key stakeholders.
  • Contribute to segment leadership, including business planning, financial performance, and operational management.
  • Shape the segment's value proposition and service offerings within Defence data, AI, software engineering, digital engineering, systems engineering, and technology domains.

This role involves leading and delivering consulting engagements across Defence, related Federal Government sectors, and Defence adjacent industries.

Required Skills
  • Significant experience in Defence, Defence industry, or Federal Government within relevant domains such as:
  • Military operations
  • ICT / technology integration
  • Project or program management
  • Capability development or acquisition
  • Experience in business development, relationship management, and tendering/bid responses.
  • Existing professional network within Defence and Government.
  • Proven ability to deliver complex projects and manage senior Defence/Federal Government and Defence adjacent stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading, developing, and growing teams.
  • Strong understanding of Defence capability development frameworks, procurement processes, and decision-making environments.
  • Knowledge of emerging Defence data, AI, software development, analytics, and decision-support technologies.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher).
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to help scale a new segment.
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative and human-centered leadership style, with a passion for mentoring future talent.
  • Drive, resilience, and adaptability in fast-growing, client-centric environments.
What We Offer
  • Leadership opportunity in a growing Defence technology segment with potential for senior executive succession.
  • Direct involvement in shaping the future of Data & AI strategy within Defence.
  • Exposure to strategic consulting, capability innovation, and cutting-edge Defence programs.
  • Competitive remuneration and incentives aligned with your contribution.

We pride ourselves on being a management consultancy with a difference. Underpinned by our core values, we are trailblazers for innovative consulting models and strategic solutions. Our culture prioritizes employees' aspirations, development, and wellbeing.

Some of our benefits include:

  • Well-defined pathway for advancement
  • Access to SME coaches to support your development
  • Paid parental leave provisions
  • Access to external and internal training, including a consulting skills program
  • An additional 5 days per year of professional development leave
  • Whole of company annual conference
  • The opportunity to work with like-minded people on exciting projects
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Provider

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