Innovation Delivery Manager
Innovation Delivery Manager
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About the Role
Sydney Water is seeking a passionate and experienced Innovation Delivery Manager to support and enable the delivery of Research and Innovation (R&I) across our organisation. This role ensures improved customer and business outcomes through the effective delivery of innovation projects and programs. You will lead initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders while resolving complex problems and ensuring smooth project .
You will lead a small team and oversee the investigation development and delivery of projects and solutions. Additionally you will develop innovation and development frameworks to support the business development pipeline manage market intelligence on emerging issues and innovations and enhance the ecosystem by collaborating with external partners.
Key Responsibilities
Drive Innovation Strategy: Translate Sydney Waters broader strategy and Innovation Research and Deployment Plan into clear actionable objectives for innovation and customer programs.
Lead Projects and Programs: Manage the full lifecycle of innovation initiatives from challenge identification to design implementation deployment and stakeholder management.
Project Management: Define project scope timelines quality cost resources and risk management. Ensure projects stay on track escalate when necessary and deliver results.
Monitor and Report: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) including timelines budget ROI issues and risk mitigation. Provide regular updates through dashboards and reports.
Stakeholder Engagement: Identify manage and communicate with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
Procurement and Tendering: Lead competitive procurement processes and manage project requisitions to support project goals.
Collaboration and Integration: Work closely with internal teams to promote the uptake of innovation outcomes driving the integration of new solutions into existing operations.
External Partnerships: Seek out and manage partnerships with external collaborators including universities government agencies and industry experts. Leverage innovation investments to explore funding opportunities.
Commercialisation: Identify and advocate for opportunities to commercialize research and innovation outcomes contributing to Sydney Waters growth and success.
About you
We are looking for a forwardthinking resultsdriven leader who thrives in a fastpaced environment and is adept at balancing multiple priorities. You will have a proven track record in managing complex innovation projects stakeholder relationships and delivering practical solutions that drive business growth. Your strong communication and leadership skills will allow you to engage with diverse teams and external partners to bring new ideas to life.
- A degree in a relevant scientific or technical field innovation technology commercialisation or a related discipline.
- 1015 years of experience managing innovation programs or projects ideally in the water industry or similar sectors.
- Strong people management and leadership capabilities with the ability to lead crossfunctional teams and foster collaboration.
- Proven expertise in contract management research and development technology and innovation.
- A solid track record in delivering innovation outcomes and integrating them into businessasusual processes.
- Experience managing complex crossfunctional projects involving diverse stakeholders with varying interests and priorities.
- Demonstrated success in building relationships and collaborating with external organisations such as universities government bodies and industry professionals.
Dive into Our Great Benefits:
Competitive Remuneration: We will ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration supporting our teams productivity and wellbeing.
Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to toptier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing: Get in the drivers seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
Closing date: Monday 28th April 2025 at 11:59pm
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
Working at Sydney Water
At Sydney Water we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers quality of life and safeguarding Sydneys future. We see the world is changing so we are changing too.
Our vision is to create better lives through worldclass services and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTQIA people with disability people with caring responsibilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.
Please see the job description for the roles full accountabilities.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
