Strategy Development Manager

The opportunity

Downers Energy & Utilities business is seeking a Strategy Development Manager to join Downer on a 12-month contract and play a pivotal role in shaping long-term growth and investment decisions across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the General Manager Strategy this role sits at the heart of the business partnering with senior leaders across Water Energy Networks Telecommunications Power Transmission & Storage and Industrials.

You will provide deep financial commercial and market insight to support M&A activity strategic planning and sector positioning in a complex ASX-listed environment.

This is a high-impact role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with executives influencing decisions and delivering strategic outcomes that directly shape the future of the business.

What youll do

Build financial models valuations and lead due diligence to support M&A and other strategic investments

Collaborate with the business to develop targeted plans for identified high growth or underperforming parts of the business

Analyse market industry and competitor trends to identify growth opportunities and risks

Partner with EGMs GMs and senior leaders to develop sector strategies

Lead the preparation of high-quality executive reports presentations and board papers

Provide economic and sector insights to inform medium and long-term strategic planning

What we offer

Competitive remuneration within a Tier 1 ASX-listed organisation

Exposure to executive leadership and high-profile strategic initiatives

Career development through Downers leadership and capability programs (including THRIVE and EmpowHER)

Access to discounts across finance travel wellbeing and lifestyle

Strong internal mobility and progression opportunities within Energy & Utilities

What were looking for

7 years of experience in infrastructure advisory management consulting M&A investment banking or similar

Experience working within the experience working in energy water telecommunications digital infrastructure and/or industrial infrastructure sectors

Strong financial modelling valuation and commercial analysis capability

Ability to translate complex data into clear actionable insights for senior stakeholders

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A proactive self-driven approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills

About Energy & Utilities

Downers Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential infrastructure. We design build operate and maintain critical assets across water electricity telecommunications industrial and power generation sectors combining in-house expertise with specialist engineering and delivery capability.

Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

How to apply

Click Apply to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.