Job Description
Lendlease is a market leading Australian integrated real estate business. We employ our decades-long experience, bold thinking and global expertise to shape cities, delivering innovative, sustainable places and infrastructure for governments, businesses and communities. Our Development business is predominantly focused on the creation of mixed-use precincts that comprise apartments, workplaces and associated leisure and entertainment amenity.
As Executive Director Operations, you will be a key strategic partner to the Development CEO and CFO, ensuring the profitable and efficient execution of high-value projects across Australia and international markets. Your leadership will optimize operational performance, maintain strong margins, and elevate governance and risk management. This role demands agility in solving high-risk, complex business problems managing technical competencies as well as leading cross functional teams to achieve commercial and strategic objectives.
Your Role
Working closely with the CEO and CFO on strategy development and execution as well as operational insights
Maintain margins on development fees, drive operational productivity, cost base and revenue growth to ensure development profitability
Facilitate key investment decisions and coordinate board-level submissions
Ensure consistency of approach and delivery cross the development project portfolio through seamless collaboration between internal tams and external partners
Build relationships with investors, government agencies, and key industry stakeholders
Foster a high-performance culture, developing and mentoring teams across Australia and international markets.
What You Bring
Proven leadership in real estate development, with a strong track record of delivering large-scale complex projects
Superior people management skills, with a passion to drive performance and enhance culture with the ability to inspire, mentor and build high-performing diverse teams
Strong commercial acumen with expertise in revenue optimization, cost control, and risk mitigation
An expert problem solver in high-risk, high-value project environments Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with experience in government and industry relations
This is a dynamic opportunity to lead strategy, drive growth and deliver impactful projects in a global leadership role.
Ready to lead, innovate, and deliver? Apply now
As Executive Director Operations, you will be a key strategic partner to the Development CEO and CFO, ensuring the profitable and efficient execution of high-value projects across Australia and international markets. Your leadership will optimize operational performance, maintain strong margins, and elevate governance and risk management. This role demands agility in solving high-risk, complex business problems managing technical competencies as well as leading cross functional teams to achieve commercial and strategic objectives.
Your Role
Working closely with the CEO and CFO on strategy development and execution as well as operational insights
Maintain margins on development fees, drive operational productivity, cost base and revenue growth to ensure development profitability
Facilitate key investment decisions and coordinate board-level submissions
Ensure consistency of approach and delivery cross the development project portfolio through seamless collaboration between internal tams and external partners
Build relationships with investors, government agencies, and key industry stakeholders
Foster a high-performance culture, developing and mentoring teams across Australia and international markets.
What You Bring
Proven leadership in real estate development, with a strong track record of delivering large-scale complex projects
Superior people management skills, with a passion to drive performance and enhance culture with the ability to inspire, mentor and build high-performing diverse teams
Strong commercial acumen with expertise in revenue optimization, cost control, and risk mitigation
An expert problem solver in high-risk, high-value project environments Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with experience in government and industry relations
This is a dynamic opportunity to lead strategy, drive growth and deliver impactful projects in a global leadership role.
Ready to lead, innovate, and deliver? Apply now
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Executive Director Operations, Development - Australia And International Markets position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.