Mel Stein MBA
Senior Manager | Head of People & Shared Services at Diversus- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Foundations of Directorship in Governance, Finance, Strategy & Risk
Australian Institute of Company DirectorsJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Women Rising Program
Women RisingSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Affiliate Member, Governance Institute of Australia
Governance Institute of AustraliaJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Australian Institute of Company DirectorsJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Member: 100 Women - A giving circle changing the lives of women and children in Australia & abroad
100 WomenNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Member - Australian HR Institute
Australian HR Institute (AHRI)Sep, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Diversus
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Australia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager | Head of People & Shared Services
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Oct 2019 - Present
Diversus is an IT consulting firm. I am a key member of the leadership team with a primary purpose to provide enablement activities that will help shape the direction of the company. Through my role, I provide strategic and operational advice and support to the Directors and ensure the Company is at the forefront of its business practices across people, processes, governance and risk. Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures Establish policies and promote company culture and vision Oversee daily operations of the finance, marketing, human resources, administration Participate and consult on expansion activities. With extensive people. commercial and contract management experience, I review, draft and respond to SLA's, supplier, client, sub-contractor, service, panel, escrow, and employment agreements, as well as represent the organisation in negotiations. I also draft and implement policies and procedures in line with good corporate citizenship and practices. Show less
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RPS
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Business Services Manager - Ocean Science APAC
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Oct 2017 - Sep 2019
For almost 10 years I led a high performing, diverse, cohesive team to support 3 substantially sized business units and its 75+ technical staff servicing clients globally. This was a big role requiring exceptional people and stakeholder management skills coupled with the ability to balance cultural nuances. Extensive leadership across people, processes, change and technology.Developed & led Contracts team WA/Asia - 200+ contracts pa and revenue >$30M+ pa. Contract negotiation representation with Tier 1 & Tier 2 business clients Led key business transformation projects including a corporate restructure consolidating 4 large WA/Asia SBU’s -100+ stakeholders & 250+ projects Developed multiple Business Cases for continuous operational-wide business improvements. Audited contracts with WA business units to head off potential risk. Drafted & implemented procurement policies incl client pre-qualification & supplier pre-qualification processes. Managed & developed strong networks with internal & external stakeholders/cross-functional teams, driving workplace change & continuous improvement initiatives. Drafted and delivered tailored communication strategies to clients & suppliers.Member of global team responsible for company change initiatives such as branding, technology, human resource management, entity changes, & staff performance and training programs.Major Contribution/Impact: Evaluated and presented a business case on the decentralisation of business services team within global ocean science business unit. The analysis clearly demonstrated cost benefit analysis favoring a new model, I delivered a team that was able to provide substantial cost (direct/indirect/opportunity) savings, Show less
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Operations Manager (Ocean Science & Energy) | Contracts Manager APAC | Corporate PM
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Jul 2013 - Oct 2017
Internal promotionManagement of contracts service provision for Western Australia and Asia.Developed & introduced business improvement, project, change & commercial strategies for the Energy AAP business unit & teams commensurate with company objectives.Major Contribution/Impact: Evaluated, conceptualized, developed, and led contract management support services for RPS WA/Asia. This unit provided contract management advisory and management services for 6 large RPS business units, >$50m contract values and >250 projects per annum. When I took on the role, there were few processes and structures in place. I established a service provision for the business unit, employed a Contracts Officer and between us supported the company in the delivery of contract management. My time at RPS saw me review, negotiate and execute some of the most complicated oil and gas contracts in the world, as well as, SLA’s, sub-contractor agreements, services and supplier agreements, escrows, panel agreements, leases, virtual office agreements and employment agreements.Project-managed corporate restructuring program involving more than 1000 projects and 100+ stakeholders and clients. This project was a corporate project that necessitated the review of accrued revenue, contractual implications, stakeholder engagement and project value of >$30m. Show less
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Operations & Commercial Projects Manager
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Jan 2010 - Jul 2013
Human Resource Management leading full employee life cycle.Led operations team and ensured high level of service provision to technical staff. Oversaw global mobility of people and equipment.Delivered several corporate initiatives in projects involving contracts, people, technology, processes and change.Provided Commercial Project Management oversight.Project and Change Manager for Merger & Acquisition.Branding and communication specialist.Major Highlight:Major Contribution/Impact: Project-Managed week-long workshop with UK auditors and legal team to facilitate the due diligence/governance process for the merger and acquisition of the multi-million-dollar business. I interfaced with the public-listed company representatives (buyers) and demonstrated probity of the business and enabled eventual sale. I worked exclusively and closely with lawyers and auditors to provide evidence of financial, contractual, partnership and alliance agreements and any enduring obligations and risks.Following on from the M&A deal being completed I successfully project-managed the integration of acquisition organisation into broader RPS Group. This involved substantial change and stakeholder management and is used as an exemplar for other M&A integrations within the organisation. Show less
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Custom Home Builder
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client & Contracts Officer
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Apr 2005 - Dec 2010
Client liaison, contract negotiation, contractor management, branding and marketing, policies and procedures, continuous improvement and financial management. Client liaison, contract negotiation, contractor management, branding and marketing, policies and procedures, continuous improvement and financial management.
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Education
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2017 - 2019
Australian Institute of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General -
2013 - 2013
Challenger Institute
Advanced Diploma in Management -
2013 - 2013
Challenger Institute
Advanced Diploma in Management (Human Resources) -
2012 - 2012
Challenger Institute
Diploma in Management -
2011 - 2011
National Corporate Training
Diploma in Accounting
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