Chief Solutions Officer

• Jun 2021 - Present

General Manager - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2021

Value creation through process automation

Program Manager - Group Finance Transformation

• Dec 2016 - Mar 2018

Process Improvement Manager, Business Services Centre

• Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

As a key member of the senior management team, I support the Head of the BSC and other Service Delivery Managers in improving the performance of this recently created shared financial service centre in Sydney. My role is to establish an improvement framework, create a culture of improvement and facilitate teams to deliver improvements. I manage a team of improvement leads and analysts to provide daily and monthly reporting, support to day to day operations, and developing and delivering the improvement program. I also provide coaching and development to individuals and wider groups including the Leadership team. Show less

Divisional Manager - Business Improvement

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

Responsible for driving a culture of business improvement in the Division, including Fit4Business (cost reduction initiatives), plus strategic improvement initiatives for both functional and operational business units. Activities range from the design and facilitation of strategic improvement workshops through to planning, prioritising and coordinating the Division’s business improvement program.

Operational Excellence Manager

• Apr 2014 - Jan 2015

Dual role following company reorganisation, responsible for Downer’s water business on the east coast of Australia, as well as a member of the leadership team for the wider Engineering & Contracting Services Business (EC&S) with a $1bn / annum turnover. • Interface with the Group’s PMO to ensure successful implementation at operational levels whilst ensuring systems provide demonstrable value for money. • Supporting the EGM (later promoted to CEO) in defining and communicating the strategic plan for the business. • Introduction and implementation of the concept of business excellence and high performing teams to drive change and measure the impact of business improvement activities. • Development and leadership of improvement initiatives including a suite of tools to assess business health and assist in turning around underperforming businesses. • Coaching bid teams to identify and focus on customers drivers on strategic tenders. Show less

Business Manager - Water

• Dec 2012 - Apr 2014

Dual role following company reorganisation, responsible for Downer’s water business on the east coast of Australia, as well as a member of the leadership team for the wider Engineering & Contracting Services Business (EC&S) with a $1bn / annum turnover. Water activities: • Successfully managed Downer’s strategic bid to secure Sydney Water Networks & Facilities Renewals program. Subsequently responsible for overall operations as Program (Delivery) Manager and Downer’s representative of the Collaborative Leadership Group. • Successfully lead Downer’s JV bid with Comdain & MWH to secure South East Water’s Pipes & Structures program (Victoria). Subsequently responsible for transition management of RAMP (Risk Adjusted Maximum Price) Bid Management role for the Joint Venture. • Management and stewardship of a team of water subject matter experts who support the wider business in both bids and delivery of projects for other municipal water and industrial clients. Show less

Engineering Manager - Water

• Apr 2012 - Dec 2012

Focused on delivering growth and creating value in the Australian water sector – with specific accountabilities for bidding, estimating, procurement and supply chain management areas. The role also has remit for leading business improvement and business development improvement activities.

Commercial Manager - Water

• Aug 2011 - Apr 2012

Focused on delivering growth and creating value in the Australian water sector – with specific accountabilities for bidding, estimating, procurement and supply chain management areas. The role also has remit for leading business improvement and business development improvement activities.

Project Manager - Sydney Water Contract

• Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

Project Manager: Responsible for Pre-Scoping phase of two of Sydney Water’s High Voltage large clean water pumping stations, under the (MEMRP) Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance and Renewals Programme. Business Improvement Manager: Responsible for improvements to the following functions / processes: Pre-Scoping – Liaison with both Sydney Water & Transfield stakeholders to measure current performance and implement improvements to provide value focussed outputs Leadership Reporting – Developed and implemented improvements to reporting process to focus leadership attention to medium term goals instead of day-to-day management.\ Strategic Business Plan – Restructure and revision of MEMRP strategic plan to align with Sydney Water’s 5 year plan for O&M excellence. Show less

Director

• Nov 2009 - Aug 2011

COLLECTIVE ENVIRONMENT LTD ‘together we can engineer a more sustainable future’. In November 2009, I started a consulting business, offering technical and commercial services in the construction sector, primarily for water industry Clients COLLECTIVE ENVIRONMENT LTD ‘together we can engineer a more sustainable future’. In November 2009, I started a consulting business, offering technical and commercial services in the construction sector, primarily for water industry Clients

Proposals Manager

• Apr 2010 - Nov 2010

General Manger

• Apr 2002 - Oct 2009

Senior Project Engineer

• Oct 1999 - Apr 2002

Project Engineer

• Sep 1991 - Oct 1999