Executive General Manager, Commercial

Purpose

Australian Naval Infrastructure is seeking to appoint an Executive General Manager, Commercial to support the delivery of ANI’s nuclear-powered submarine construction yard (NPSCY). The EGM, Commercial will collaborate with the CEO and NPSCY Program Director to structure and lead major transactions, including the appointment of a Capability Partner to supplement the skills and resources of the NPSCY Integrated Delivery Office (IDO) and the construction partners who will deliver the facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial expertise and leadership for the delivery of this multi-billion dollar project
• Work with ANI’s capability partner to segment and prepare construction packages for the market
• Establish and implement a wide range of significant contracts critical to the success of the program
• Manage relationships with the Board and key stakeholders
• Develop, negotiate, and implement commercial strategies for ANI’s existing operations at the Osborne Naval Shipyard together with the NPSCY project

Requirements

• Extensive senior leadership experience within infrastructure, contracting, or construction sectors
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end commercial and procurement functions for complex mega projects
• Successfully led high-value contract negotiations
• Strong grasp of legal frameworks and risk allocation principles
• Experience in complex, regulated settings
• Ability to drive alignment with strategic objectives through accountability and collaboration
• High emotional intelligence and superior interpersonal skills
• Collaborative nature, relationship focus, and strong understanding of risk-based decision making
• Attention to detail with the ability to work in an ambiguous and evolving environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Law, Project Management, Engineering, or related discipline
• Potentially an MBA
• Eligibility for an NV1 security clearance

Qualifications

• Commercially astute and strategically minded
• Adept at building strong relationships to deliver impactful results
• Collaborative in nature

Skills

• Commercial acumen
• Strategic thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Relationship management
• Risk-based decision making
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a significant national project
• Collaborative team environment
• Challenging and rewarding role

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact Information

For further information, applicants should contact Rosie Hogan via Rosie.Hogan@KornFerry.com.