National Operations Executive, Ecology – Australia
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The opportunity: WSP is pleased to announce a new opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking leader to join us asNational Operations Executive, Ecologywithin our Earth & Environment group in Australia.
In this role, you will help guide the future of our Ecology business unit, supporting sustainable growth, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence across the team and the wider business.
Location: flexible, ideally inSydney or Brisbane, but we welcome candidates from any major cities in Australia.
Main Responsibilities
Provide operational support to drive sustainable business performance across the Ecology BU
Advance the strategic framework for Ecology to grow market share and achieve profitable growth, aligned with global standards
Establish and implement frameworks for budgeting, forecasting and reporting, in line with group processes and timelines
Coordinate, monitor and report on performance and agreed KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities
Own and drive growth initiatives in new capabilities, e.g. Aquatic, Marine, Heritage and emerging regional/mining sectors (QLD/SA/WA)
Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented culture within Ecology, ensuring 'one team' delivery for exceptional client outcomes
Ensure market-leading talent attraction and retention, so that the Ecology Business Unit meets both current and future client needs
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, fostering a client-centric approach within the BU
Improve work-winning success rates and increase work from strategically identified sectors
Lead high-performing teams, including remote employees, to deliver sustainable business outcomes
Support and promote ongoing professional development for all team members
Coordinate pipeline reporting to identify opportunities and improve ROI and win rates
Conduct research to inform strategic pursuits and develop effective client-centric practices
Act as Project Director on major projects as needed
About You
You will likely have over 15 years of upper management experience, including 5+ years in a large professional services consultancy, and a track record in an Operations function, overseeing 50+ staff and managing a P&L.
You Will Also Bring
Exceptional understanding of the commercial functions essential for supporting the detailed design phase of major infrastructure projects, specifically with a Capex exceeding $1 billion
A thoughtful and engaging leadership style, demonstrating the ability to navigate ambiguity and shape the strategic direction of the organisation
Proficiency in evaluating an organisation's status, collaborating with stakeholders, and formulating strategic plans with a commercial focus
Ability to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring optimal resource allocation to meet objectives and deliverables within specified timelines
Extensive experience in managing relationships with key clients to foster positive partnerships and enhance business growth
Strong knowledge of performance reporting, financial management and budgeting processes
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration and communication channels within the organisation and with external stakeholders
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