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Operations manager

Melbourne
SYPAQ Systems
Posted: 17 December
Offer description

SYPAQ is a wholly Australian, veteran-owned and operated company which has provided sovereign, secure, complex technology solutions and services to the Australian Defence Force since 1992. Headquartered in Fisherman's Bend, Melbourne, SYPAQ's products and solutions include C4ISREW, Security, Simulation, and Communications technologies for Defence and security customers.

Our rich history of partnering with the Australian Defence and National Security community continues to deliver a true sovereign industrial capability through advanced engineering and technology services and solutions.

SYPAQ is seeking an Operations Manager – Consulting who will report directly to the General Manager - Consulting. This permanent position is based in the SYPAQ Corporate offices located in Bertie St, Port Melbourne.

Working as the Operations Manager you will use your skills and experience to Lead and Manage, formally and informally, parts of the Consulting overhead and operations teams. This role ensures the effective management of RFQTS's from multiple Head Panel Deeds. From bid to delivery, the successful candidate will be adept at delivering customer service, commercial and administrative services. Supporting the General Manager – Consulting, to efficiently and effectively undertake supervision and delivery of all professional services. An outcome focused, growth mindset is essential.

The role will require hands-on processing (Microsoft Office, NetSuite, OpenAir, Atlassian Confluence and Jira), with a focus on supervision and management of the bid teams to deliver accurate and successful tender responses.

Your duties will include but not limited to;

Bid Establishment and Costing

* Confirming the budgeted details in Opportunities are accurate and complete
* Responding to Tenders and lodging all relevant bid materials on time
* Provision and development of ad-hoc reports as required to assist managers.
* Follow up to ensure data in financial systems matches Consulting workflows in Atlassian Confluence

Service Delivery

* Supervision of customer accounts as required
* Management of client processes from Day 1 to last day
* Ensuring Project records are up to date and compliant with SYPAQ's ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System

Hands On Skills

* Intensive use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook - ESSENTIAL
* Atlassian Confluence and Jira - DESIRABLE
* Growth Mindset and Outcome Focused - ESSENTIAL
* Commercial Acumen - ESSENTIAL
* Excellent Written, Oral and Presentation Skills - ESSENTIAL

About you

* A degree in Business, Engineering, ICT Or Project / Programme Management
* Professional services or engineering experience in Defence Industry is desirable (Projects)
* Ability to hold and maintain Defence Security Clearance – Minimum Baseline

Defence Veterans encouraged to Apply

Please follow the links to apply direct, for a confidential discussion contact Mark Pengilly on or email: Visit our corporate website for other opportunities with SYPAQ

SYPAQ's Culture

We take pride in being a 100% Australian family owned business delivering world leading solutions to our clients locally and internationally. Our culture and values are important to us, hence we encourage people with the same vision to discuss how we can jointly achieve your personal and professional goals as part of our team.

We strongly believe in our VALUES, they underpin everything we do:

* See something. Do something
* Achieve more together – share success.
* Be Courageous – be innovative See the opportunity, manage the risk.
* Strive for excellence – master your craft.
* We are family – we value honesty, respect, and compassion.

Staff Benefits

* Generous professional development and study options
* Loyalty leave scheme
* ADF reserve leave
* Flexible work arrangements
* Referral bonuses
* Salary sacrifice and novated leasing

SYPAQ does not accept unsolicited approaches from third-party recruitment agencies.

ACT License: ACTLHL

QLD License: LHL02458-W2B3Z

VIC License: VICLHL03075

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