Senior Manager, Group Strategy

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

Candidates must be Brisbane based, or willing to relocate to Brisbane.

What you’ll be doin

g:
The Senior Manager, Group Strategy role is responsible for managing projects that define, develop and drive Virgin Australia’s strategic initiatives and overall strategy. The key responsibilities of the role include developing Virgin Australia’s strategic corporate plan and providing strong and visible leadership in managing projects across the organisati

on.In addition to working closely with the General Manager, Strategy and Transformation, the Senior Manager will need to manage key internal and external relationships including; the executive management team, group leadership team, regulatory and industry bodies and other key stakeholders as requir

ed.
Further responsibilities inclu

• de: Help to define and refine what it will take for the new Virgin Australia to be successful, how we best position ourselves for our guests and how we will measure up against the competi
• tionApproach unique business challenges in a strategic, focused
• waySupport in the delivery of major transformational initiat
• ivesProvide ad-hoc decision support in high stakes, high priority business decis
• ionsApply critical strategic thinking to inform important short, medium and long-term decis
• ionsSupport initiative prioritisation within the team and broader organisa
• tionAnalysis of large datasets, and developing slide decks that synthesize key information to leadership t
• eamsConstruct senior management/executive level presentation mater
• ialsProvide thought leadership for projects in the organisa
• tionSupport the application of robust financial analysis, including airline operating economics, to inform strategic opportuni
• tiesCommunicate succinctly and effectively across all levels, influencing key stakehol
• dersCollaborate with teams across the business to drive strategic object
• ivesHelp embed the new organisational strategy and support in the continued strategy development efforts, staying on top of the rapidly changing lands
• capeWorking with the transformation team to lead the company transformation program, and ideation of strategic, innovative, and cross functional proje

cts.
You’ll be great in this role if you

• have:Bachelor’s degree in business, commercial or engineering. A Master’s level degree/ MBA is highly desi
• rableExtensive experience within a reputable management consulting firm in a Strategy focused team, or extensive experience in an inhouse Corporate Strategy role (ideally within avia
• tion)Proven experience shaping the strategy for large, strategic/transformational pro
• jectsStrong analytical skills, with the ability to build out complex models and analyse large, complex dat
• asetsTrack record of delivering key insights and making impactful deci
• sionsPossess practical understanding of commercial operations and financial manag
• ementExceptional stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to shape decision making processes and collaborate with other
• teamsLeadership experience and the ability to build a strong reputation inter
• nallyAn understanding of aviation economics and success drivers is highly advanta

geous
What you’ll get fr

om us:We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limite

• d to):Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per
• year)Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home). However, please note the successful candidate must be Brisbane based or willing to relocate to Bri
• sbane.Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences wor
• ldwideDiscounted Virgin Australia Lounge memb
• ershipHospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness dis
• countsWellness support, including the betterme digital wellbeing pl
• atformA comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and fin
• ancialDress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead

of you
When everyone is included, everyo

ne winsWe’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our

family.
Ready to

apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Ap

ply now.