Business Leader

7 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Stantec Consulting International Ltd. Full time

Business Leader - ( 2400041F )

Description

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Business Leader to join and lead our well-established and expanding Community Development team in Canberra, Australia. This team is currently engaged in some of Canberra's most exciting projects across various industries and sectors, including construction, commercial, land development, civil infrastructure, and transport.

Reporting to the Business Centre Operations Leader (BCOL), the Business Leader (BL) will be responsible for overseeing business operations, including safety leadership, people management, client service, and operational excellence within their region. This role involves shared financial (top line/bottom line) and performance responsibilities with the Business Centre Operations Leader, Project Management and Commercial Leaders, and other Business Leaders within our national operations.

In a region with a promising future and significant growth opportunities, you'll play a crucial role in expanding our existing client base, exploring new prospects while strengthening relationships with existing clients and exploring new strategic project pursuits in ACT Region. You will have a once in a career opportunity to lead Stantec's growth in the region, whilst working in a truly supportive and inclusive environment.

Day to day tasks would involve:

  • Work with the BCOL in preparing annual BC business plans and budgets.
  • Responsible for continuous improvement and effective management of operational areas within their region (resource management, utilisation, overhead control and gross margin management).
  • Responsible for achieving net revenue, gross margin, G&A, operating income and backlog targets from within their region and as a collective across the BC.
  • Responsible for growth and continuous improvement including assisting in developing and implementing improvement plans for underperforming operations as it applies within their region.
  • Partner with BLs to drive collaboration and work sharing across the BC to meet the overall BC utilisation target.
  • Provide leadership and direction to all staff and ensure the objectives, actions and focus of the business unit is clearly communicated.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to reinforce and further develop Stantec's high-performance culture with a focus on talent, productivity and financial performance.
  • Responsible for regional talent management lifecycle including; recruitment, career development, employee engagement, succession planning, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.
  • Work with project delivery teams and Practice Leaders to drive quality and timely delivery of project deliverables to meet but preferably to exceed client expectations.
  • Responsible for client relationships, strategic project pursuits and major project leadership within their region and working towards sustainable sector growth.
  • Direct reports include Group Leaders, Team Leaders, local project managers, technical leaders, discipline leaders, business development, etc. as required.

Qualifications

To be successful for this role you'll need:

  • Team leadership – demonstrated experience in successfully managing teams, experience managing teams >20 people is desirable.
  • Financial – demonstrated experience and understanding of the financial levers in a consulting business and a proven ability to deliver results, whilst maintaining a focus on people.
  • Commercial – a sound understanding of contracts and commercial arrangements on projects as well as well-developed problem-solving and negotiation skills to resolve issues.
  • Project Management – demonstrated experience in managing and owning the performance of a large portfolio of projects and implementing recovery plans to address performance issues.
  • Interpersonal skills – a proven ability to successfully manage internal stakeholders across multiple business lines and functions to remove internal barriers and achieve a collaborative approach.
  • Client Focus – demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships leading to repeat work.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications.
  • Minimum of 10 years' related work, leadership, financial management and consulting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

  • Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part-time employment.
  • Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
  • Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning.
  • Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
  • A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high-quality service and deliverables.
  • Professional Memberships.
  • Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs.
  • Service Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec,

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