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Senior Commercial Manager

Work TypeFull time
Positions1 Position
Job no: KEH7Y
Category: Business Development

Role - Senior Commercial Manager

  •  Join a dynamic, diverse and high performing team in an exciting time of growth.
  •  Parramatta base location – with flexible/hybrid working site.
  • Full time permanent role
  • Proudly making a difference to establishing a best-in-class, customer centred, client organisation

At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. 

 About us 

 We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. 

 

About your role:

Lead the development of commercial strategy and the implementation of the commercial workstream throughout the life of the delivery of the projects and partnerships development. To lead and support complex projects to achieve commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to;  

  • Lead and manage the portfolio of commercial projects and partnerships in line with the Investment Decision Framework of Sydney Water to maximise synergies across commercial projects to achieve strategic and commercial outcomes.
  • Manage the development of commercial strategy, partnership evaluation, value engineering, financial modelling, negotiation strategy, identification and structuring of risk return allocations in delivery of large / complex projects and partnerships, commercialisation of new product lines to maximise value and minimise risk for Sydney Water.
  • Provide oversight and direct commercial managers and commercial leads in the development and delivery of commercial projects and partnerships.
  • Identify and facilitate improvement opportunities to deliver better commercial outcomes for Sydney Water.
  • Monitor relevant industry trends, innovation, technology and the success of various commercial models and partnerships in the industry that could be applied in Sydney Water.
  • Support Head of Commercial and Corporate Development in the development and implementation of frameworks to drive new business, business acumen and value for money.

About you 

  • Degree qualification or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience in leading commercial streams of high value complex projects / program of works.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop pragmatic and robust commercial strategy and turn the strategic into business outcomes.
  • Prepare and model complex financial analysis.
  • Strong interpersonal skills coupled with exemplary leadership and people management experience.
  • Strong commercial skills.
  • Drive capability development within Commercial and Corporate Development team.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the utility sector financial and commercial drivers and knowledge of operating within a regulatory environment.

What’s in it for you.

  • Flexible/Hybrid working.
  • Parking options available
  • Childcare allowances
  • Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Novated lease options
  • Fitness Passport offering access to hundreds of gyms and pools around NSW.
  • Flu vaccinations and discounted options on health insurance membership providers.

Please see the position description for the roles full accountabilities. 

Does this sound like you? Apply now.

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need.

Closing date: 12 April 2024

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact sunil.nagarajan@sydneywater.com.au

Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.

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