AddressAbout Laing O'Rourke
Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.
About the role
We are recruiting a Strategy Managerto support development and execution of key strategic programs across Laing O’Rourke’s strategy and transformation agenda in its Australian hub. If you are someone who is energetic, loves working collaboratively in a dynamic work environment with a focus on technical excellence, then we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Strategy, Transformation and Innovation, you will be responsible for:
- Business Strategies: Develop business/market strategies to support long-term business growth and success. Assess new market opportunities including options/pathways to pursue. Identify and define growth and operational improvement opportunities across Laing O’Rourke’s Australia business.
- Strategy Delivery and Transformation: Develop required implementation materials and plans to ensure successful implementation of strategic recommendations. Manage program delivery of strategic programs via cross functional teams. Support and work with other departments to implement developed strategies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work with people in other parts of the business to review and develop strategies. Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to engage and influence outcomes in line with strategic priorities. Engage executives to ensure alignment with overall goals and business specifics.
- Market Research and Analysis: Research and analyse market trends and industry competition. Present findings, projections, and recommended strategies.
About you
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of work experience, preferably in a combination of management (tier 1 or big four) and/or engineering consulting and corporate in-house strategy.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. An MBA is preferred but not mandatory.
- Strong analytical capabilities, including the ability to translate complex information into clear strategic insights.
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship and communication skills.
- Strong execution focus with proven hands-on experience. Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience managing multiple projects.
Benefits
We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
