Innovation Delivery Manager

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 execution.

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 Water’s 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 Water’s growth and success.

About you

We are looking for a forward-thinking, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced 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.
• 10-15 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 cross-functional 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 business-as-usual processes.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional 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 team's productivity and well-being.

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 top-tier 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 driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

Closing date: Monday 28^th 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 Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class 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 role’s full accountabilities.