Lead ITS projects in Wellington to deliver safe, profitable, high-quality outcomes.

ITS Operations Manager

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Downer's Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers' challenges, and for our communities.

We're looking for an experienced ITS Operations Manager to join our Wellington team and lead the successful delivery of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) projects and contracts across the region. Reporting to the Wellington ITS Regional Manager, you'll oversee operational performance, resource management, commercial outcomes, and team leadership while championing Downer's Zero Harm culture.

Working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors, Electricians, Apprentices, clients, and key stakeholders, you'll play a pivotal role in driving business growth, building strong relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This is a highly influential leadership position where you'll help shape both the strategic direction and day to day success of the Wellington ITS business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the successful delivery of ITS projects and contracts across the Wellington regions
  • Support the development and execution of regional business plans and operational strategies
  • Build and maintain a high performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
  • Ensure appropriate workforce planning is in place to meet project and contract demands
  • Drive profitability, cash flow performance, productivity, and commercial outcomes
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, suppliers, consultants, and key stakeholders
  • Champion Downe's Zero Harm culture through visible leadership and personal commitment

Important Skills:

  • Tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience in electrical, engineering, technology, or a related field
  • Experience delivering projects within infrastructure, electrical, transport technology, construction, or related industries
  • Demonstrated success leading operational teams and complex project environments
  • Exceptional leadership skills with a genuine commitment to safety and people development
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management
  • Experience managing multiple stakeholders and building strong client relationships
  • The ability to influence, motivate, and bring people together to achieve shared outcomes
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