The Organisation
Bring your leadership and operational expertise to one of Australia’s most sought after civil and structural design consultancies. Their 4 offices work together, operating as one, through intelligent use of internal software systems and a committed approach to servicing their clients nationally.
The Role
As the COO, you will lead and optimise the operational aspects of the business. You will be a decision maker, providing crucial support to the Managing Director whilst driving business outcomes in the team. You will directly lead 4-6 staff in the administration and accounts side of the back-office function. This position has strategic responsibilities, constantly seeking and implementing more efficient ways for the team to function.
More specifically, your responsibilities include;
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for day-to-day operations, aligning activities with the organisation's goals.
- Lead the coordination and management of ongoing projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Foster a collaborative environment that attracts, retains, and develops top talent within the engineering and support teams.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of operational processes and initiatives.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Oversight of digital transformation or technology adoption.
- Responsibility for risk management frameworks.
Being such a diverse role, we look forward to speaking to people from a variety of backgrounds for this crucial position. Some of the qualities we place particular importance in are;
- Solid experience in a leadership role, ideally with a mid-size company that has experienced periods of growth.
- Prior experience from a fast-paced consulting environment or professional services will be highly regarded
- Strong understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing, etc
- Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
- Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
- Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Possesses a strategic mindset with the ability to envision, plan, and execute initiatives that align with our clients’ long-term goals.
- A team player with the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
- Makes informed and timely decisions, considering available data and insights, and is not afraid to take calculated risks when necessary.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.
- Strives for excellence in all aspects of the role, setting high standards for oneself and the organization.
- Qualifications in relevant studies such as business, commerce, HR will be highly regarded but not essential.
This is a position where you can get things done. You will be joining a company with an enviable client list, operating in an extremely busy sector, with a bright future ahead. They are looking for a manager that is keen to go on this journey of growth with them. An attractive salary package awaits the successful individual that secures this role. You will be Sydney CBD based, with some domestic travel required.
If you're ready to contribute your operational expertise to a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you. For more information contact Mark Turner
on 0401 404 451
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